FIBA World Cup U17 in Spain (2022)
2018 (4 year break)
GamesSchedule
11-12 Place
Jul.10:Argentina  80-70  N.Zealand
13-14 Place
Jul.10:Japan 68-85Dominican
15-16 Place
Jul.10:Lebanon 54-75Mali
3-4 Place
Jul.10:France  66-58  Lithuania
5-6 Place
Jul.10:Australia 67-69Serbia
7-8 Place
Jul.10:Slovenia  77-74  Poland
9-10 Place
Jul.10:Canada  92-70  Egypt
FINAL
Jul.10:Spain 67-79USA
13-16 Place
Jul.9:Dominican  62-52  Mali
Jul.9:Japan  77-71  Lebanon
5-8 Place
Jul.9:Serbia  105-75  Poland
Jul.9:Slovenia 74-86Australia
9-12 Place
Jul.9:Egypt  82-54  N.Zealand
Jul.9:Argentina 80-91Canada
SEMIS
Jul.9:USA  89-62  Lithuania
Jul.9:France 53-68Spain
9-16 Place
Jul.8:Japan 66-80Argentina
Jul.8:Dominican 55-61Egypt
Jul.8:Canada  94-41  Lebanon
Jul.8:N.Zealand  80-59  Mali
Quarterfinal
Jul.8:France  83-63  Slovenia
Jul.8:Serbia 80-106USA
Jul.8:Spain  70-68  Australia
Jul.8:Lithuania  73-44  Poland
Jul.6:France  108-43  Japan
Jul.6:Serbia  107-77  Dominican
Jul.6:Canada 63-87Spain
Jul.6:N.Zealand 48-61Lithuania
Jul.6:USA  103-48  Egypt
Jul.6:Slovenia  69-55  Argentina
Jul.6:Mali 58-76Poland
Jul.6:Lebanon 43-93Australia
Jul.5:Australia  86-50  Argentina
Jul.5:N.Zealand 35-104France
Jul.5:Egypt 65-84Poland
Jul.5:Serbia  86-67  Canada
Jul.5:Slovenia  84-51  Lebanon
Jul.5:Japan 63-73Lithuania
Jul.5:USA  112-64  Mali
Jul.5:Spain  73-55  Dominican
Jul.3:Egypt 46-91Australia
Jul.3:Serbia  120-72  N.Zealand
Jul.3:Poland  71-48  Argentina
Jul.3:Canada 55-87France
Jul.3:Lebanon 48-93Mali
Jul.3:Lithuania  108-60  Dominican
Jul.3:Slovenia 55-88USA
Jul.3:Japan 60-109Spain
Jul.2:Australia  85-68  Poland
Jul.2:N.Zealand 46-94Canada
Jul.2:Argentina  59-50  Egypt
Jul.2:France  81-68  Serbia
Jul.2:Mali 56-65Slovenia
Jul.2:Dominican  81-69  Japan
Jul.2:USA  120-44  Lebanon
Jul.2:Spain 68-71Lithuania
Full Standings
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% GB L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Home Away Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A              
1
France330100.000-7L-39153381-02-0272:158 (+114)   
2
Serbia32166.710-7L-39173182-00-1274:220 (+54)   
3
Canada31233.320-7L-37273-10-11-1216:219 (-3)   
4
New Zealand3030.030-7L-351106-550-20-1153:318 (-165)   
 Group B              
1
Lithuania330100.030-7L-38464201-02-0252:191 (+61)   
2
Spain32166.740-7L-38362211-11-0250:186 (+64)   
3
Dominican Republic31233.350-7L-36583-181-00-2196:250 (-54)   
4
Japan3030.060-7L-36488-240-20-1192:263 (-71)   
 Group C              
1
USA330100.060-7L-310754532-01-0320:163 (+157)   
2
Slovenia32166.770-7L-3686531-11-0204:195 (+9)   
3
Mali31233.380-7L-37175-40-11-1213:225 (-12)   
4
Lebanon3030.090-7L-34899-510-10-2143:297 (-154)   
 Group D              
1
Australia330100.090-7L-38755322-01-0262:164 (+98)   
2
Poland32166.7100-7L-3746681-01-1223:198 (+25)   
3
Argentina31233.3110-7L-35269-171-00-2157:207 (-50)   
4
Egypt3030.0120-7L-35478-240-20-1161:234 (-73)   
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
France110100.01-0L-181681381:68 (+13) 
2
Serbia220100.02-0L-210369.533.5206:139 (+67)  
3
Canada1010.00-1L-15587-3255:87 (-32) 
4
New Zealand2020.00-2L-240.599-58.581:198 (-117)  
 Group B           
1
Lithuania110100.01-0L-11086048108:60 (+48) 
2
Spain21150.01-1L-270.5637.5141:126 (+15)  
3
Dominican Republic110100.01-0L-181691281:69 (+12) 
4
Japan2020.00-2L-261.591-29.5123:182 (-59)  
 Group C           
1
USA220100.02-0L-21165462232:108 (+124)  
2
Slovenia21150.01-1L-269.569.50139:139 (0)  
3
Mali1010.00-1L-15665-956:65 (-9) 
4
Lebanon1010.00-1L-14893-4548:93 (-45) 
 Group D           
1
Australia220100.02-0L-285.55926.5171:118 (+53)  
2
Poland110100.01-0L-171482371:48 (+23) 
3
Argentina110100.01-0L-15950959:50 (+9) 
4
Egypt2020.00-2L-255.587.5-32111:175 (-64)  
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
France220100.00-2L-295.54550.5191:90 (+101)  
2
Serbia1010.00-1L-16881-1368:81 (-13) 
3
Canada21150.00-2L-280.56614.5161:132 (+29)  
4
New Zealand1010.00-1L-172120-4872:120 (-48) 
 Group B           
1
Lithuania220100.00-2L-27265.56.5144:131 (+13)  
2
Spain110100.00-1L-11096049109:60 (+49) 
3
Dominican Republic2020.00-2L-257.590.5-33115:181 (-66)  
4
Japan1010.00-1L-16981-1269:81 (-12) 
 Group C           
1
USA110100.00-1L-188553388:55 (+33) 
2
Slovenia110100.00-1L-16556965:56 (+9) 
3
Mali21150.00-2L-278.580-1.5157:160 (-3)  
4
Lebanon2020.00-2L-247.5102-54.595:204 (-109)  
 Group D           
1
Australia110100.00-1L-191464591:46 (+45) 
2
Poland21150.00-2L-276751152:150 (+2)  
3
Argentina2020.00-2L-24978.5-29.598:157 (-59)  
4
Egypt1010.00-1L-15059-950:59 (-9) 
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Vide_Jan

SLO
(195-F/G-2005)
Avg: 20.1

20.1
17.9
USA conquer title in Spain (Photo: FIBA)
2022 U17 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
#s#
David Castillo
Castillo
Ronald Holland II
Holland II
DJ Wagner
Wagner
Jeremy Fears Jr.
Fears Jr.
Ian Jackson
Jackson
#e#5
4Koa Peat 6'7''-C-2007 Perry (GA) USA
5Karter Knox 6'5''-SG-2005 Tampa Catholic USA
6Jeremy Fears Jr. 6'1''-G-2005 La Lumiere USA
7Johnuel Fland 6'3''-C-2006 Stepinac USA
8Ian Jackson 6'7''-SF-2005 Cardinal Hayes USA
9Cooper Flagg 6'7''-C-2006 Montverde Acad. USA
10David Castillo 6'2''-G-2005 Bartlesville USA
11Ronald Holland II 6'10''-F-2005 Duncanville USA
12DJ Wagner 6'3''-G-2005 Camden (NJ) USA
13Sean Stewart 6'8''-F/C-2005 Windermere USA
14Asa Newell 6'9''-PF-2005 Choctaw USA
15Dennis Evans 7'1''-C-2005 Hillcrest (CA) USA

Sharman White Head Coach Pace Academy (GA) USA
Eric Flannery Assistant St.Edward (OH) USA
Stephen Turner Assistant Gonzaga College USA


Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U17 World Cup Awards 2022 - Jul 12, 2022
Spain Izan Almansa (6'7''-C-2005) of Overtime Elite
Best Guard: France Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) of Pole France
Best Forward: USA Cooper Flagg (6'7''-F-2006) of Montverde Acad.
Best Center: Spain Izan Almansa (6'7''-C-2005) of Overtime Elite

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U17 World Cup First Team 2022
Almansa
Almansa
Flagg
Flagg
Peat
Peat
Langarita
Langarita
Fibleuil
Fibleuil

First Team

Spain Izan Almansa (6'7''-C-2005) of Overtime Elite
USA Cooper Flagg (6'7''-F-2006) of Montverde Acad.
USA Koa Peat (6'7''-C-2007) of Perry (GA)
Spain Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) of Olivar
France Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) of Pole France

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U17 World Cup Second Team 2022
Fears Jr.
Fears Jr.
Vide
Vide
Zygas
Zygas
Nowicki
Nowicki
Zikarsky
Zikarsky

Second Team

USA Jeremy Fears Jr. (6'1''-G-2005) of La Lumiere
Slovenia Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) of Real Madrid 2
Lithuania Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) of Zalgiris II
Poland Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) of Arka
Australia Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) of Qld South

Honorable Mention
Lithuania Aleksas Bieliauskas (205-C-2005) of Zalgiris II
USA Ronald Holland II (6'10''-F-2005) of Duncanville
France Alexandre Sarr (6'10''-F/C-2005) of Overtime Elite
Poland Jakub Szumert (202-SF-2005) of Hutnik W-wa
Australia Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) of BA CoE
Spain Aday Mara (220-C-2005) of Huesca
Serbia Ognjen Stankovic (197-F-2005) of Partizan BG
Dominican Republic Rodrigo Aybar (190-SF-2005) of DOM NT U16
Argentina Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) of Estudiantes B
Canada Stephen Osei (6'9''-F-2005) of CAN NT U16
Mali Malick Diallo (6'9''-C-2005) of Juan Diego Cath.
Egypt Seifeldin Hendawy (197-F-2005) of Al Ahly
New Zealand Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006) of NZL NT U16
Japan Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) of JPN NT U18
Lebanon Serouj Avedissian (184-PG-2005) of Homentmen


USA conquer title in Spain - Jul 10, 2022
FINAL
Spain - USA 67-79
USA conquered the trophy in Spain. They overcame the hosts in the championship game tonight to defend the title. Spain used a strong start to take a 20-13 lead after ten minutes. USA cut the deficit at 5-point mark at the big break. The North American team followed with a strong 29-13 push in the third quarter to spur ahead. They maintained the lead throughout the fourth period and raced to the win. Jeremy Fears Jr. (186-G-2005) delivered 17 points, while Ronald Holland II (207-F-2005) added 13 points in the victory. Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) and Aday Mara (220-C-2005) responded with 16 points each for Spain.
3-4 Place
France - Lithuania 66-58
France earned Bronze medals in Spain. They topped Lithuania in the consolation final tonight. les Bleues piled up a 35-25 halftime advantage. They followed with a 21-16 run in the third period to open a 15-point lead. Lithuania sweetened the pill in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) tossed in 16 points, while Noah Penda (199-F-2005) contributed 12 points for France. Justas Stonkus (192-G/F-2005) replied with 15 points for Lithuania.

5-6 Place
Australia - Serbia 67-69
Serbia topped Australia to earn the fifth overall position. Australia registered a 41-35 halftime lead. Serbia however responded with an 18-10 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the victory. Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-SF-2006) and Bogoljub Markovic (204-F-2005) notched 14 points each for Serbia. Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) answered with 20 points for Australia.

7-8 Place
Slovenia - Poland 77-74
Slovenia held off Poland in the battle for the 7th position. Slovenia rallied to a 40-35 halftime advantage. They extended the lead to as many as 7 points heading into the fourth frame. Poland cut the deficit in the final stanza but came up short at the end. Jan Vide recorded 22 points, while Nejc Dizdarevic (192-G/F-2005) added 13 points in the win. Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) answered with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Poland.

9-10 Place
Canada - Egypt 92-70
Canada cruised past Egypt to end up in the 9th position at the championship. Canada opened a comfortable 53-28 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Ishan Sharma (196-SG-2005) and Jaion Pitt (194-SF-2006) produced 13 points each for Canada. Seifeldin Hendawy (197-F-2005) replied with 23 points for Egypt.

11-12 Place
Argentina - New Zealand 80-70
Argentina fired past New Zealand for the 11th place in Spain. Argentina grabbed a 47-36 halftime lead. The Latin American side went on a 24-17 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Juan Respaud (190-PG-2005) posted 17 points, while Maximo Lomello (202-F-2005) and Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) had 13 points each for the winners. Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006) answered with 18 points and 13 rebounds for New Zealand.

13-14 Place
Japan - Dominican Republic 68-85
Dominican Republic outscored Japan to claim the 13th position. Japan led by two points after ten minutes. But Dominican Republic unloaded 30 points in the second frame to gain a 42-32 halftime lead. They followed with a 20-10 run in the third frame to rally to the victory. Rodrigo Aybar (190-SF-2005) and Danny Carbuccia (185-G-2006) finished with 17 points each for the winners. Eijiro Ogawa (187-G-2005) recorded 21 points, while Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) had 16 points and 13 rebounds for Japan.

15-16 Place
Lebanon - Mali 54-75
Mali wrapped up their campaign with victory. They stormed past Lebanon to earn the 15th place in the tournament. Ibrahim Doumbia (185-G-2006) recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Chouaybou Keita (197-SF-2006) added 14 points for Mali. Serouj Avedissian (184-PG-2005) responded with 15 points for Lebanon.


USA and Spain advance into championship game - Jul 9, 2022
SEMIS
USA - Lithuania 89-62
USA advanced into the title game in Spain. They fired past Lithuania in the semifinal clash today. Jeremy Fears Jr. (186-G-2005) recorded 18 points to lead the charge. USA dominated from start to finish. They accumulated a 21-7 lead after ten minutes. USA extended the lead to as many as 17 points at halftime. The North American side sank 51 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Karter Knox (196-SG-2005) delivered 14 points for the winners. Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) answered with 17 points for Lithuania.

France - Spain 53-68
Spain reached the championship game as they saw off France in the semifinal battle. France jumped off to a 17-13 lead after ten minutes. Spain erased the deficit in the second term as they snatched a 32-30 halftime lead. France regained the advantage in the third frame. les Bleues eked out a 2-point lead at the final break. But the hosts went on a massive 22-5 run in the fourth period to secure the victory. Aday Mara (220-C-2005) tallied 16 points for Spain. Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) recorded 11 points for Spain. Killian Malwaya (197-SG-2005) responded with 11 points for France.



France, USA, Spain and Lithuania advance into semifinal stage - Jul 8, 2022
Quarterfinals
France - Slovenia 83-63
France cruised past Slovenia in the quarterfinal clash tonight. Zaccharie Risacher (200-F-2005) posted 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. les Bleues led by just 3 points at the big break 38-35. France however used a strong 26-12 run in the fourth quarter to seal the winning outcome. Alexandre Sarr (209-F/C-2005) accounted for 13 points in the victory. Lon Lican (193-G-2005) and Nik Urbanija (195-PG-2005) responded with 15 points each for Slovenia.

Serbia - USA 80-106
USA saw off Serbia to advance into the semifinal stage in Spain. The North American side could not be threatened. They sank 48 points in the first half to take a 12-point lead. USA unloaded 58 points in the second half and raced to yet another comfortable win. Cooper Flagg (201-C-2006, college: USA NT U16) posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Koa Peat (201-C-2007, college: USA NT U16) added 17 points in the victory. Lazar Gacic (210-C-2005) answered with 14 points for Serbia.

Spain - Australia 70-68
Spain used a strong finish to tame Australia in the quarterfinal clash. Australia led throughout the first three periods. They piled up a 37-31 halftime lead. Australia entered the fourth term up by 8 points. But Spain responded with a massive 21-11 run in the fourth quarter to snatch a tough victory at the end. Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) delivered 23 points, while Izan Almansa (200-C-2005) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds for Spain. Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) answered with 16 points for Australia.

Lithuania - Poland 73-44
Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) scored 20 points to lead Lithuania past Poland in the quarterfinal clash. Poland enjoyed a 17-13 lead after ten minutes. But Lithuania held their opponents to just 27 points in the next three quarters and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Justas Stonkus (192-G/F-2005) had 12 points for the winners. Poland answered with 10 points from Kajetan Kuczawski (176-PG-2005).



Quarterfinals are set in Spain - Jul 6, 2022
France - Japan 108-43
France cruised past Japan in the Round of 16 clash. les Bleues piled up a 53-23 halftime lead. France sank 55 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Alexandre Sarr (209-F/C-2005) delivered 19 points for France. Killian Malwaya (197-SG-2005) and Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) netted 16 points each for the winners. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) replied with 14 points for Japan.

Serbia - Dominican Republic 107-77
Serbia outgunned Dominican Republic to advance into the quarterfinal round. Dominican Republic led by one point ten minutes into the game. But Serbia unleashed 86 points in the next three quarters and raced to a comfortable victory. Bogoljub Markovic (204-F-2005) netted 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Filip Jovic (204-F-2005) added 16 points for Serbia. Rodrigo Aybar (190-SF-2005) responded with 30 points for Dominican Republic.

Canada - Spain 63-87
Spain marched past Canada en route to the quarterfinal stage. Spain recorded a 48-28 halftime lead. Canada narrowed the distance in the third term but Spain quickly replied with a 21-13 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) and Aday Mara (220-C-2005) posted 14 points each for the winners. Osezojie Okojie (183-PG-2005) responded with 17 points for Canada.

New Zealand - Lithuania 48-61
Lithuania rallied past New Zealand to advance into the next round. The Baltic side piled up a comfortable 36-24 halftime lead. New Zealand narrowed the gap at 7-point mark heading into the fourth term. But Lithuania limited their opponents to just 10 points in the final period and raced to the win. Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) notched 13 points, while Kristupas Kepezinskas (177-PG-2005) and Petras Padegimas (201-F-2005) had 11 points each for Lithuania. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) responded with 15 points and 14 rebounds for New Zealand.

USA - Egypt 103-48
USA coasted past Egypt in Round of 16 clash. USA dominated from start to finish. They established a 62-23 halftime lead. USA followed with a strong second half to ease to the win. Karter Knox (196-SG-2005) produced 18 points, while Ian Jackson (201-SF-2005) added 14 points for USA. Hassan Amer (188-SF-2005) replied with 11 points for Egypt.

Slovenia - Argentina 69-55
Jan Vide tallied 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to pace Slovenia past Argentina. Argentina grabbed a 17-9 lead after ten minutes. But Slovenia responded with a 26-8 run in the second quarter to take a 35-25 halftime lead. Slovenia then used a 19-13 run in the fourth stanza to ice the win. Nejc Dizdarevic (192-G/F-2005) had 14 points for Slovenia. Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) replied with 15 points for Argentina.

Mali - Poland 58-76
Poland overcame Mali to reach quarterfinals in Spain. The European team accumulated a 35-24 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 27-17 run in the fourth period to seal the winning outcome. Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) netted 29 points, while Jakub Szumert (202-SF-2005) added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Poland. Malick Diallo (206-C-2005) responded with 17 points and 18 rebounds for Mali.

Lebanon - Australia 43-93
Australia cruised past Lebanon to enter the quarterfinal stage. Australia led from start to finish. They established a 53-17 halftime lead. They never looked back afterwards coasting to the win. Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) tallied 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) added 14 points for the winners. Karl Zamatta (202-C-2006) answered with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Lebanon.



Overview of Day 3 in Spain - Jul 5, 2022
Australia - Argentina 86-50
Australia cruised past Argentina to finish preliminary round undefeated. Kye Savage (186-G-2005) posted 15 points to lead the winners. Australia sank 50 points in the first half to take a 25-point halftime lead. Australia followed with a massive 21-10 run in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Carlin Briggs (194-F/G-2005) posted 13 points in the win. Juan Bocca (198-F-2005) answered with 8 points for Argentina.

New Zealand - France 35-104
France eased past New Zealand to top Group A at 3-0 record. France dominated from start to finish. les Bleues piled up a 50-19 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Zaccharie Risacher (200-F-2005) tossed in 19 points, while Illan Pietrus (187-G-2005) added 18 points for the winners. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) answered with 17 points for New Zealand.

Egypt - Poland 65-84
Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) scored 17 points and collected 9 rebounds to pace Poland past Egypt. Poland eked out a 43-35 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 21-8 run in the third term and cleared off for good. Jan Nowicki (194-SF-2005) and Tymoteusz Sternicki (199-PF-2006) had 11 points each for the winners. Karim Elgizawy (188-G-2005) and Seifeldin Hendawy (197-F-2005) notched 19 points each for Egypt.

Serbia - Canada 86-67
Serbia clinched the second place in Group A. They fired past Canada for 2-1 record. Serbia recorded a 31-8 lead after ten minutes. The teams traded baskets throughout the reminder of the game as Serbia marched to the win. Filip Jovic (204-F-2005) tallied 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-SF-2006) had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Serbia. Stephen Osei (206-F-2005), Jaion Pitt, Jacob Theodosiou (191-G-2005) and Jovan Milicevic (201-F-2005) hauled in 10 points each for Canada.

Slovenia - Lebanon 84-51
Slovenia cruised past Lebanon to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Slovenia eked out a 35-29 halftime lead. The European team went on a 26-13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Vid Borisek posted 16 points, while Lon Lican (193-G-2005) added 14 points for Slovenia. Karl Zamatta (202-C-2006) responded with 17 points and 12 rebounds for Lebanon.

Japan - Lithuania 63-73
Lithuania toppled Japan to gain the third straight win at the tournament. The Baltic team secured a 44-25 halftime advantage. Japan slowed their opponents down in the second half. They narrowed the deficit but could not avoid the loss. Aleksas Bieliauskas (205-C-2005) posted 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) added 13 points for the winners. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) responded with 27 points and 10 rebounds for Japan.

USA - Mali 112-64
USA crushed Mali for the third consecutive win in Spain. The North American side piled up a 55-32 halftime lead. They unleashed 57 points in the second half and eased to a comfortable victory. Ian Jackson (201-SF-2005) notched 26 points and 7 rebounds, while Ronald Holland II (207-F-2005) added 14 points for the USA. Ladji Coulibaly (209-C-2006) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Mali.

Spain - Dominican Republic 73-55
Spain finished second in Group B. They toppled Dominican Republic to gain 2-1 record. The hosts grabbed a 36-23 halftime lead. Spain followed with a 21-12 run in the fourth term to race to the win. Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) and Izan Almansa (200-C-2005) finished with 13 points each for Spain. Rodrigo Aybar (190-SF-2005) responded with 16 points for Dominican Republic.



Overview of Day 2 in Spain - Jul 4, 2022
Lithuania - Dominican Republic 108-60
Lithuania knocked down Dominican Republic for 2-0 record atop of Group B. Lithuania went on a 57-31 first half run to secure a comfortable lead. They poured in 51 points in the second half to march to the win. Justas Stonkus (192-G/F-2005) had 16 points, while Petras Padegimas (201-F-2005) added 15 points for the Baltic side. Luis Diaz (198-G-2005) answered with 15 points for Dominican Republic.

Serbia - New Zealand 120-72
Serbia crushed New Zealand to open win count in Group A. Serbia dominated from start to finish. They piled up a 59-38 halftime lead. They unloaded 61 points in the second half to march to the win. Seven players scored in double digits for Serbia with Filip Jovic (204-F-2005) leading the way with 18. Lazar Gagic (2005) had 16 points for the winners. Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006) answered with 26 points for New Zealand.

Egypt - Australia 46-91
Australia used a massive 32-4 run in the fourth quarter to stun Egypt for the second straight win in Group D. Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) tallied 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) and Tristan Devers (191-G/F-2005) had 11 points each for the winners. Adam Elhalawany (190-SF-2005) answered with 18 points for Egypt.

Lebanon - Mali 48-93
Mali coasted past Lebanon to improve at 1-1 record in Group C. Mali stunned their opponents with a 30-11 run in the first period. They followed with a 28-9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ibrahim Doumbia (185-G-2006) notched 20 points, while Ladji Coulibaly (209-C-2006) and Chouaybou Keita (197-SF-2006) had 19 points each for Mali. Serouj Avedissian (184-PG-2005) answered with 12 points for Lebanon.

Canada - France 55-87
France claimed the second straight win in Spain. They eased past Canada to stay perfect in Group A. Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) had 15 points for les Bleues. France set the tone early on as they grabbed a 26-9 advantage after ten minutes. France held Canada to just 23 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Illan Pietrus (187-G-2005) had 13 points for the winners. Osezojie Okojie (183-PG-2005) replied with 15 points for Canada.

Slovenia - USA 55-88
USA cruised past Slovenia for the second straight win in Group C. USA piled up a 40-24 halftime lead. They added 48 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Ronald Holland II (207-F-2005) posted 14 points, while Cooper Flagg (201-C-2006, college: USA NT U16) added 12 points for the winners. Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) answered with 20 points for Slovenia.

Japan - Spain 60-109
Spain drubbed Japan to take the first win in Group B. The hosts opened a 33-11 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a massive 56-31 second half rally to ice the victory. Izan Almansa (200-C-2005) tallied 15 points and 16 rebounds for Spain. Bruno Vidarte (190-G-2005) added 13 points in the victory. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) answered with 16 points for Japan.

Poland - Argentina 71-48
Poland rallied past Argentina in Spain today. The European side looked dominant throughout the game. Poland piled up a 42-29 halftime lead. They held Argentina to just 19 points in the second half to race to the win. Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) delivered 17 points and 13 rebounds for Poland. Marcin Kosiorowski (181-PG-2005) had 14 points for the winners. Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) replied with 9 points for Argentina.



Overview of Day 1 in Spain - Jul 3, 2022
USA - Lebanon 120-44
USA claimed the first win in Spain. They stormed past Lebanon for the opening victory. USA sank 59 points in the first half to open a comfortable 31-point halftime lead. USA added 61 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. David Castillo (188-G-2005) and Ian Jackson (201-SF-2005) finished with 21 points each for the winners. Serouj Avedissian (184-PG-2005) answered with 13 points for Lebanon.

Mali - Slovenia 56-65
Slovenia outgunned Mali to celebrate the first win in Spain. Mali enjoyed a 25-23 halftime lead. But Slovenia sank 42 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) came up with 31 points and 10 rebounds for Slovenia. Lon Lican (193-G-2005) added 11 points for the winners. Malick Diallo (206-C-2005) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds for Mali.

Spain - Lithuania 68-71
Lithuania nipped hosting Spain in the opener. Justas Stonkus (192-G/F-2005) came up with 24 points to lead the winners. Spain grabbed a 34-29 halftime lead. But Lithuanian turned things around in the second half. They used a strong 42-34 run to snatch a narrow victory at the end. Petras Padegimas (201-F-2005) had 12 points for Lithuania. Aday Mara (220-C-2005) replied with 15 points for Spain.

France - Serbia 81-68
Noah Penda (199-F-2005) scored 13 points to lead France past Serbia in the first game at the tournament. Serbia stunned their opponents in the first period to take a 26-13 lead after ten minutes. But France responded with a massive 50-23 run in the next two periods to take a comfortable lead. France held on to the lead throughout the fourth frame and raced to the win at the end. Illan Pietrus (187-G-2005) had 11 points for the winners. Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-SF-2006) answered with 13 points for Serbia.

Dominican Republic - Japan 81-69
Rodrigo Aybar scored 28 points to lead Dominican Republic past Japan. The Latin American side secured a 38-26 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 28-13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Danny Carbuccia and Wandy Antonio Munoz (176-PG-2005) had 13 points apiece for the winners. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Japan.

Australia - Poland 85-68
Australia cruised past Poland in the opener. Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) posted 19 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Australia grabbed a 24-18 lead after ten minutes. They unleashed 29 points in the fourth term to race to the win. Roman Siulepa (196-SG-2006) had 11 points for Australia. Jan Nowicki (194-C/F-2005) answered with 14 points for Poland.

Argentina - Egypt 59-50
Argentina toppled Egypt in Group D action. The Latin American side eked out a 32-25 halftime lead. They held Egypt to just 10 points in the third term to record an 11-point advantage. Egypt narrowed the distance in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) stepped up with 22 points to pace the winners. Omar Abdelmeguid (194-F-2005) had 11 points for Egypt.

New Zealand - Canada 46-94
Canada eased past New Zealand in the opener. Canada dominated from start to finish. The North American side accumulated a 37-18 halftime lead. They unloaded 57 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Ishan Sharma (196-SG-2005) delivered 16 points, while Christian Nitu added 14 points for Canada. Hunter Trego (186-G-2005) answered with 14 points for New Zealand.