Latvia - Brazil 73-88 Brazil earned the third straight victory at U19 World Championship in Latvia. The Latin American side knocked down the hosts to improve at 3-1 record in Group E. Raul Neto (186-PG-92) dropped 19 points to pace the winners. Latvia fell at 2-2 record after the loss. Latvia led right from the start. They stayed on top throughout the opening quarter recording an 18:17 lead ten minutes into the game. However Brazil answered with six straight points early in the second frame to surge in front. The visitors gradually boosted the margin to enjoy a 46:34 halftime lead. Lucas Riva and Raul Neto ensured a 16-point lead for Brazil midway through the third term. Soon Brazil gained a 20-point lead and arrived at the final break ahead by 14 points 72:58. Latvia could not get closer than 14 points in the fourth frame and had to yield at the end. Bruno Irigoyen (202-G/F-92) netted 17 points, while David Rossetto (180-PG-93) contributed 14 points in the winning effort. Edmunds Dukulis (204-C-92, agency: Players Group) answered with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Latvia. Davis Bertans (205-C-92) accounted for 15 points in defeat.
Argentina - Poland 71-73 Polish team opened U19 World Championship Eighth-Final round with victory. They overcame Argentinean counterparts to improve at 3-1 record in Group E. Argentina slipped at 2-2 record after the loss. It all looked good for Poland. They opened the game on a 9:2 run. Poland maintained the lead throughout the starting period posting a 20:11 advantage at the break. Mateusz Ponitka (196-G-93) and Michal Michalak (194-G-93) boosted the gap to 14 points late in the half. Paredes and Giorgetti helped Argentina to come back into the contest. The Latin American team got within three points midway through the third fame. Poland were able to secure a 50:46 lead with one quarter remaining. The Polish team increased the margin to 9-point mark midway through the fourth term 58:49. But Argentina bounced back as the barrage of three-pointers erased the deficit. Carlos Paredes (196-F-92) pulled in front 71:70 with 37 seconds to go. Mateusz Ponitka answered with three free throws to give Poland a 73:71 lead. Carlos Paredes had a chance to save the game for Argentina but missed a buzzer-beater. Mateusz Ponitka accounted for 20 points to lead Poland. Michal Michalak added 16 points in the winning effort. Carlos Paredes replied with 17 points for Argentina. Luciano Massarelli (183-PG-93) and Pablo Perez (202-F-92) banked 12 points apiece in the loss.
Australia - Russia 85-78 Emus edged Russia at the U19 World Championship in Latvia in the start of the 1/8 Finals stage of Group E. The Australian U19 selection overcame the European team 85:78. The tournaments structure saw the top three teams from Pool A and Pool B form a six-team Pool E, where both teams were currently placed. The fixture for round two takes a cross-over format, which means that teams from Pool A will not face each other again. Instead they will line-up against each of the top three teams from Pool B. Russia started well and grabbed 21-18 after the first 10 minutes of the game. Although Australia won the second frame 21-20, Russia enjoyed 2-point halftime advantage. Moreover the European team increased to 3 points after 22-21 in the third period, but could not win. Emus however needed 27-17 to take 3-1 record on top of Group E. Anthony Drmic (196-F/G-92) paced all the winners with 22 points and Mitchell Creek (198-F/G-92) netted 16. Igor Hadziomerovic (195-G-92) ended up with 15 points, while Hugh Greenwood (190-G-92) scored 11. Sergey Karasev (200-F-93) and Dmitry Kulagin (195-G-92) posted 19 points each in the losing effort.
Group F
USA - Canada 83-54 USA continued to roll confidently at U19 World Championship in Latvia. They opened the Qualifying Round with victory over their North American rivals. USA outgunned Canada to improve at 4-0 record in Group F. Canada slipped at 1-3 record. USA grabbed the initiative right from the start. They ensured a 21:14 lead after ten minutes. USA deepened the damage in the second quarter. They limited Canada to only 9 points to establish a 46:23 halftime lead. The United States did not slow down after the big break. Paul Hewitt team secured a 28-point lead with one quarter remaining. Canada had little chance to recover as the USA rallied to the victory at the end. James Bell (195-G-92) knocked down 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory. Doug McDermott (200-F-92) added 10 points for the USA. Sim Bhullar (223-C-92) answered with 15 points and 7 boards for Canada. Junior Lomomba (193-G-93) and Dyshawn Pierre (198-F-93) netted 11 points apiece in the loss.
Egypt - Croatia 81-83 Croatia opens FIBA U19 World Championship, 1/8 Finals with the win. The European team outscored Egypt U19 83:81 as late dunk sequence saves Croatia. The European team took early 25-22 in the end of the first period and improved to 5 points at the halftime. Egypt however surprised the Croatia side in the third period as they tied the game at the end of the third quarter. Only due to the last quarter and late dunk saved Croatia from the loss. They improved to 3-1 record in Group F, while Egypt dropped to 1-3 on the bottom. Dario Saric (207-F/C-94) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and 16 rebounds and 7 assists, while Mario Hezonja (196-G-95) posted 15. Toni Katic (188-PG-92) delivered 14 and Boris Barac (206-F-92) notched 13. Omar Mohamed (183-PG-94) and Assem Ahmed (205-C-92) answered with 22 points in the losing effort, while Zyad Mohamed (194-G-92) posted 15. Tomorrow Egypt will face Canada and Croatia will meet Serbia.
Serbia - Lithuania 54-71 Lithuania wins the European thriller over Serbia at the FIBA U19 World Championship, 1/8 Finals. The Baltic State improved to 3-1 record after 71:54 win. Lithuania that improves from game to game started with 19-8 and never looked behind. The Baltic State added 14-13 in the second period for 33:22 halftime advantage. Serbia was far to give up and replied with 22-15 in the third period reducing to 4 points after 30 minutes, but that was all they could do. Lithuania U19 ended up with 23-11 in the last frame to seal the victory. Jonas Valanciunas (210-C-92) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Dovydas Redikas (193-G-92) netted 17. Vytenis Cizauskas (190-G-92) collected 10 points and 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Aleksandar Cvetkovic (185-PG-93) responded with 15 points in defeat as Serbia fell at 2-2. Petar Lambic (195-G-92) and Nemanja Besovic (221-C-92) scored 10 points each as Petar also grabbed 10 boards.
13-16 place
Tunisia - Taiwan 59-70 Taiwan U19 celebrated the initial victory at the FIBA U19 World Championship. The Asian team edged Tunisia 70:59 in the 13-16 places round. After 8-7 lead in the opening period, Tunisia added 7-0 run for 15:7 advantage. Moreover they finished the quarter with 21-15 and then missed a 0-7 run and trailed 21-22 in the start of the second period. In the end of it Youssef Mejri and Kang-Chaio Hung exchanged the baskets for 29:28 at the halftime. The score was tied at 43:43 at the end of the third quarter as Taiwan beat the opponents 15-14 in the third period. Kuan-Chuan Chen opened the last quarter for 45:43 and Taiwan U19 went on a bigger lead. Chao-Yi Chien made two free throws for 68:57 and Kang-Chaio Hung increased to 13-points deficit. Ahmed Manai (205-C-92) was the last to score in the game for the final result. Chen Ying-Chun (181-PG-93) paced all the winners with 24 points and 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Yu Chun-An (189-G-92) netted 19. Maher Souabni (185-G-92) replied with 16 points in defeat, whilst Ahmed Manai had 14 and Sofian M'Rad (198-F-92) collected 10 points and 13 rebounds.
South Korea - China 88-95 China opened win count at U19 World Championship in Latvia. They overcame South Korea in the classification round tonight. Wang Zhelin (213-C-94) stepped up with 21 points and 13 rebounds to pace the effort. China will now take on the winners of Tunisia vs. Taiwan clash for the 13th overall position at the tournament. China stunned the Koreans early in the encounter. Bin Fan team raced to a 24:11 lead at the first break. South Korea increased the tempo but China easily matched it. The Chinese team piled up a comfortable 20-point lead at halftime 50:30. Things hardly changed for South Korea in the third term. China kept on mounting the pressure and the gap grew at 25-point mark at the final intermission. South Korea exploded with 38 points in the fourth term but came up short of victory at the end. Li Muhao (218-C-92) delivered 20 points for China. Ju Mingxin (200-F/G-93) added 16 points in the winning effort. Kim Giyun (184-G-92) netted game-high 32 points for South Korea. Moon SeongGon (193-F-93) finished with 19 points in the loss.
World Team edge USA Junior National Team at 2013 Nike Hoop Summit - Apr 21, 2013
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World Team - USA 112:98
World Team repeated their last seasons success and rallied past the USA Junior National at the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit at the Rose Garden in Portland. Livio Jean-Charles (204-PF-93, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with 27 points and 13 boards to lead the World selection.
World Team gained a 23:21 lead after the starting stanza. They boosted the gap in the second quarter. The World selection built a 52:43 halftime advantage [read more]
World Team - USA 112:98
World Team repeated their last seasons success and rallied past the USA Junior National at the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit at the Rose Garden in Portland. Livio Jean-Charles (204-PF-93, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with 27 points and 13 boards to lead the World selection. World Team gained a 23:21 lead after the starting stanza. They boosted the gap in the second quarter. The World selection built a 52:43 halftime advantage. USA Junior National Team tried to change the complexion of the game in the third term. They trimmed the deficit by one point to trail by 8 points at the final intermission. However World Team erupted for 38 points in the fourth period and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Dennis Schroeder (181-PG-93) accounted for 18 points, while Andrew Wiggins (202-SF-95) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jabari Parker (203-F-95) answered with 22 points for the USA. Julius Randle (203-F-94) had 19 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
U19 World Championship Draw was held in Prague, Czech Republic on Tuesday. Sixteen teams were drawn into four pools with four teams in each to start the preliminary round of the tournament. The competition will be held from June 27 through July 7, 2013.
Top three teams from each group of the preliminary round will advance into the Eighth-Final Round. There the teams will be drawn into two pools with six teams in each [read more]
U19 World Championship Draw was held in Prague, Czech Republic on Tuesday. Sixteen teams were drawn into four pools with four teams in each to start the preliminary round of the tournament. The competition will be held from June 27 through July 7, 2013. Top three teams from each group of the preliminary round will advance into the Eighth-Final Round. There the teams will be drawn into two pools with six teams in each. The top eight teams from the Eighth-Final Round will qualify for the Quarterfinal round. Lithuania will defend their title as they won the crown in 2011 in Latvia.
Here the preliminary round groups:
Group A: Croatia, Spain, Canada, South Korea Group B: Iran, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Argentina Group C: Senegal, Serbia, Brazil, Australia Group D: China, Cote dIvoire, USA, Russia.
U19 World Championship will be held in Czech Republic - Apr 30, 2012
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U19 World Championship will be held in Czech Republic. The meeting in Brazil announced the European country to be the host next year.
Latvia as a host farewell in 2011 as Lithuania U19 won the 2011 U19 FIBA World Championships! The Baltic side won over Serbia U19 85:67 to become the best U19 team of the world with MVP, Jonas Valanciunas. Russia was third, while Argentina finished fourth. USA U19 team surprisingly went home with the 5th place.
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U19 World Championship will be held in Czech Republic. The meeting in Brazil announced the European country to be the host next year. Latvia as a host farewell in 2011 as Lithuania U19 won the 2011 U19 FIBA World Championships! The Baltic side won over Serbia U19 85:67 to become the best U19 team of the world with MVP, Jonas Valanciunas. Russia was third, while Argentina finished fourth. USA U19 team surprisingly went home with the 5th place.
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