Serbia - USA 68-82 USA wins fifth crown of the U19 World Championship. The favorites overcame Serbia 82:68 in the Final game and clinched Gold of the tournament. It was the second appearance of the teams this time in Prague. At the end of the Second Stage USA beat Serbia 71:62. Tonight USA started with 26:22 lead, but led only 2 points at the halftime. The teams proved it one more time to be the best two teams of the tournament and remained tough in the second half. USA pushed the tempo in the second half and posted two victories. They won the third period 17-13 and finished the game with 25-17 surge. Montrezl Harrell (203-F-94) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Williams-Goss Nigel nailed 15. Rasheed Sulaimon (193-G-94) delivered 12 and Smart Marcus added 11. Novak Jovan answered with 21 points in the losing effort and Vasilije Micic (191-PG-94, agency: Beo Basket) collected 13 points and 10 assists. Nikola Jokic (203-C-95) poured in 10, whilst Jankovic Nikola chipped in with 9.
3-4 places
Australia - Lithuania 100-106 OT Lithuania clinched Bronze in Prague after an overtime thriller against Australia. The 2011 Champions grabbed a 106:100 win in the game for the third place. The game was close in the first quarter with Lithuania only able to open a five-point lead and the Europeans were up 21-18 after one quarter. Lithuania added 21-16 in the second frame and led 8 points at the halftime. Australia however erupted with 28-14 burst in the third period and took 6-point lead after 30 minutes. Dimsa Tomas and Dante Exum (193-PG-95) deadlocked the teams at 85:85 at regulation. In overtime Lithuania posted a 21-15 surge to win the game. Dimsa Tomas top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Grigonis Marius added 17. Lukas Lekavicius (180-G-94) brought 16, whilst Raupys Simas and Martin Geben (206-C-94) scored 12 each. Dante Exum ended up with 28 points in the losing effort and Pineau Dane collected massive 20 points and 17 rebounds. Felix Kalau Van Hofe (195-SF-95) notched 16 and Fisher Anthony chipped in with 14.
5-6 places
Spain - Canada 72-68 Spain earned the fifth place at the U19 World Championship. They ended their campaign with a narrow win over Canada today. Juan Saiz (204-PF-94) stepped up with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the European team. Spain ran to a 14:8 lead after ten minutes of action. The tempo increased in the second frame. Spain accounted for a 39:26 halftime lead. Spain maintained the lead throughout the third term. The European team arrived at the final break up by 14 points. Canada went on a strong rally in the fourth frame to cut the deficit at 5-point mark with under four minutes to go. But Guillermo Hernangomez (209-C-94) converted a three-point play to keep Spain comfortably in front. Canada got within three points but Edgar Vicedo and Brizuela sank three free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for Spain. Guillermo Hernangomez chipped in 15 points, while Edgar Vicedo added 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Trey Lyles (206-F/C-95) answered with 25 points and 17 rebounds for Canada. Xavier Rathan-Mayes chipped in 12 points in the loss.
7-8 places
Croatia - China 80-94 China beat Croatia to finish 7th in Prague at the U19 World Championship. The Asian side jumped a step higher after a 94:80 victory. The European side ended up on the 8th spot. China looked outstanding in the first period and grabbed a 28-14 surge. Moreover the game was done at the halftime when China added 22-12 burst before the break. China also won the third period 25:20 and did not mind a 19-34 loss in the last stanza. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) erupted with 33 points for the winners and Yuan Shuai netted 23. Heng YiFeng (194-F-95) poured in 8, while Zhao JiWei had 7. Jakov Mustapic (193-G-94) ended up with 24 points in the losing effort and Marin Maric (208-C-94) scored 18. Gabric Tomislav brought 12, whilst Domagoj Bosnjak (197-G/F-95) and Demo Lovro had 7 each.
USA, Serbia, Australia and Lithuania advanced to the Semifinals - Jul 5, 2013
9-12 Place
Argentina - Russia 59-63 Russia open Classification Round with the win at the U19 World Championship. The European side overcame Argentina U19 63:59 in the start of round for 9-12 places. Russia took control from the very beginning and enjoyed a 25:16 lead after the first 10 minutes. Argentina however was too far to give up and reduced to 34:30 at the halftime. Moreover Haag tied the score at 36:36 and Gonzalo Torres (202-F/C-94) closed the frame at 48:47. The latter also brought 55:51 midway through the last period, but Argentina could not win the game. Kanygin Igor tied the game at 57:57 and then Mikhail Kulagin (188-PG-94) brought the last points for Russia. Mikhail Kulagin led the way with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Kanygin Igor notched 13. Ilnitskiy Stanislav and Annaev Serdar poured in 11 points each. Gonzalo Torres collected 15 points and 10 rebounds in defeat, while Vaulet Juan, Barral Pedro and Deck Gabriel netted 10 each.
Iran - Brazil 53-63 Brazil edge Iran in Prague at the Classification Round of the U19 World Championship. Brazil posted a 63:53 victory on Friday. Iran looked better in the opening tip of the game, but failed in the end of the quarter. Brazil closed the first period at 19:10 and then added 14-11 rally in the second frame. Iran actually played better in the second half and posted two narrow victories in the third and the last quarters. The Asian side had a 15-14 rally in the third quarter and then finished the game with a 17-16 run. Leonardo Demetrio (204-F/C-94) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Ramos Deryk added 9. Eduardo Campos (204-F-95) poured in 8, while Martins Guilherme notched 6. Yakhchali Behnam finished the game with 17 points in the losing effort, whilst Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-94) delivered 14. Rahmati Hossein ended up with 11 points in defeat and Bagheri Saeid had 4.
Quarterfinals
Canada - USA 67-109 USA complete the Semifinal picture of the U19 World Championship. One of the favorites rolled over Canada 109:67 and remained undefeated at the tournament. In year 2011 USA could not advance to the Semifinals as Russia beat them 79:74. This year the favorites are very strong for their opponents and prove in every game. They started with 30:22 lead against Canada and led 53:38 at the halftime. Moreover the second half also belonged to USA. The latter won the third quarter 31-12 and added 25-17 run at the end. Marcus Smart (193-G-94) top-scored for the winners with 14 points, while Frazier Michael, Jahlil Okafor-Benton (210-C-95) and Gordon Aaron posted 12 each. Harrell Montrezl delivered 11 points in a win. Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-G-94) replied with 14 points in defeat and Okolie Agunwa had 13. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) poured in 11, while Notice Duane had 8.
Croatia - Serbia 66-73 Serbia advanced into U19 World Championship semifinals. They overcame their archrivals Croatia in the Balkan classic in the quarterfinals. Mihajlo Andric posted 20 points to pace the winning side. It was Serbia who surged ahead in the opening frame. They grabbed a 24:17 lead ten minutes into the game. But Croatia slowed their opponents in the second frame. They got within 3 points at the interval 35:38. Serbia quickly cleared off to a double-digit lead in the third term. But Croatia stuck around. They narrowed the deficit at 7-point mark at the final intermission 51:59. Vasilije Micic and Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) made it 66:55 for Serbia midway through the fourth frame. Dario Saric did all he could to spark the intrigue. He pulled Croatia within four points 64:68 with 31 seconds remaining. However Nikola Jankovic and Vasilije Micic sank four free throws to give Serbia a decisive lead and they marched to the victory at the end. Vasilije Micic nailed 15 points, issued 8 assists and grabbed 8 rebounds for Serbia. Nikola Jankovic added 13 points in the victory. Dario Saric answered with 30 points and 9 rebounds for Croatia. Tomislav Gabric had 14 points in the losing case.
Spain - Australia 76-87 Australia became the U19 World Championship semifinalists. They upset one of the big time favourites Spain in the quarterfinal battle tonight. Dante Exum exploded with 33 points to lead the charge. The Emus gained a 19:15 lead after ten minutes. Spain opened the second frame with five straight points to pull ahead. But the Emus answered with a 16:2 rally to take a comfortable lead. Australia accumulated a 45:31 halftime lead. The gap quickly at 20-point mark in the third term as Spain started to lag behind. Australia entered the fourth frame up by 18 points 66:48. Spain were able to cut the distance to just 6 points 72:78 with just 80 seconds remaining. However Emmett Naar (186-G-94) hit a couple of free throws and Australia rolled to the victory at the end. Emmett Naar netted 15 points, while Dane Pineau (203-F-94) came up with 13 points and 13 boards for the Aussies. Alberto Diaz (190-PG-94) answered with 19 points for Spain. Josep Perez (184-PG-94) netted 12 points in the loss.
Lithuania - China 89-58 Lithuania advanced to the Semifinals of the U19 World Championship. The defending champions beat China U19 89:58 in the start of the Quarterfinal Stage. Lithuania was the favorite of the game but could not show their ambitions in the first period. The Asian team managed to stay tough as both sides posted 18 points in the first 10 minutes. Only in the second frame Lithuania needed a 26-14 surge to get 12-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover Lithuania added 27-13 surge in the third period and had 18-13 in the last stanza. Lekavicius Lukas scored the last points in the game for the final 31-point win. Jokubas Gintvainis (191-SF-94) and Grigonis Marius top-scored for the winners with 12 points each, while Dimsa Tomas and Justas Tamulis (194-SF-94, agency: Beo Basket) netted 11 each. Lekavicius Lukas followed them with 9 points in the winning effort. Yuan Shuai (190-PG-94) poured in 18 points in defeat and Zhao JiWei had 17. Zhao Rui added 7, while Wu Qian scored 5.
Quarterfinalists are set in Prague - Jul 3, 2013
Group E
Iran - Croatia 60-81 Croatia recorded the fifth win at the U19 World Championship. They knocked down Iran to occupy the third place in Group E. Dario Saric (208-F/C-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) nailed 27 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and issued 4 assists to pace the winners. Iran landed the fifth place in the ladder. Croatia earned a 24:12 lead after ten minutes. The European team maintained the advantage throughout the second term. The Croats posted a 45:30 halftime advantage. Croatia kept Iran at bay throughout the third term. They gained a 16-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Croatia went on a 19:14 run in the fourth period to seal the win at the end. Tomislav Gabric (201-PF-95, agency: XL Basketball Agency) netted 20 points for the winners. Marin Maric added 12 points for Croatia. Saleh Foroutannik (203-F/C-94) chipped in 17 points for Iran. Behnam Yakhchali netted 10 points in the loss.
Argentina - Canada 62-78 Canada outgunned Argentina in the fight for the quarterfinal place at the U19 World Championship. The North American team clinched the fourth position in Group E at 3-3 record. Argentina fell at 1-5 record after the loss. Trey Lyles (206-F/C-95) led the winners with 21 points and 12 rebounds. It was a do-or-die battle for both sides. Canada started the game aggressively on the defensive end. They limited Argentina to 11 points in the first period to gain a 6-point lead. Canada kept Argentina at bay throughout the second period. The North American side accumulated a 42:23 halftime advantage. The teams traded baskets throughout the third period. Canada secured a 19-point buffer before the fourth frame. All Argentina could do was to cut the deficit in the final period as Canada marched to the win. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) nailed 17 points, while Xavier Rathan-Mayes added 16 points for the winning team. Gonzalo Torres (202-F/C-94) responded with 16 points for Argentina. Pedro Barral had 9 points in the loss.
Group F
USA - Serbia 71-62 USA wins Group F in O2 Arena Prague with a 6-0 record. The favorites overcame Serbia U19 71:62 as the latter suffered their first loss and dropped at 5-1 record. Both teams will continue their battles at the Quarterfinals. USA opened the game with a 19-15 lead and added 16-11 rally in the second frame. Serbia was too far to give up and replied with a 21-15 burst in the third quarter. Vasilije Micic (191-PG-94, agency: Beo Basket) made two free throws for 56:52 with 8 minutes to go, but then USA pushed the tempo for good and won the game by 9 points. Jahlil Okafor-Benton (210-C-95) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Rasheed Sulaimon (193-G-94) nailed 15. Gordon Aaron poured in 11, whilst Harrell Montrezl had 9. Vasilije Micic answered with 24 points in defeat and Jovan Novak (183-PG-94) had 13. Jokic Nikola scored 10 points for the European titans and Milutinov Nikola had 7.
Russia - Australia 61-78 Australia clinch the Quarterfinal ticket at the U19 World Championship. The team needed a decisive 78:61 win against Russia for 3-3 record. The European side fell at 2-4 record and will miss the Quarterfinals. Both teams needed the victory in the game. Russia started with a 14-12 lead at the end of the first period, while Australia dominated the rest of the game. They posted a 21-13 rally in the second frame for 33:27 halftime advantage. Moreover Australia won the third period 22-21 and finished the game with a 23-13 surge. Dante Exum (193-PG-95) paced all the winners with 20 points and Dane Pineau (203-F-94) netted 16. Naar Emmett delivered 15, while Duncan Nicholas scored 13. Igor Kanygin (207-F/C-94, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) ended up with 17 points in defeat, whilst Kulagin Mikhail collected 14 points and 10 rebounds. Pershin Yury poured in 7 and Gankevich Alexander added 6.
China - Brazil 77-87 Brazil sent China to the Quarterfinals even beating them in the last game of the Second Stage. Brazil posted a 87:77 win and finished the group with 2-4 record. China managed to have 3-3 record and advanced from the fourth spot. Brazil erupted with a 27-15 surge in the first period, but could not keep control of the game. China replied with a massive 29-15 burst in the second quarter and grabbed 44:42 lead. Brazil looked better in the second half and managed to win both quarters. They won the third period 17-13 and finished the game with 28-20. Deryk Ramos (185-PG-94) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Leonardo Demetrio (204-F/C-94) nailed 15. Campos Eduardo poured in 12, whilst Ferreira Antonio added 10. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) erupted with 30 points in the losing effort and Yuan Shuai netted 16. Quan WU brought 12 and Quanxi WU scored 7.
13-16 Place
South Korea - Ivory Coast 73-67 South Korea finished their U19 World Championship on a high note. They knocked down Cote d'Ivoire to improve at 2-1 record in the classification round group. Choi Jun-Yong (200-SG-94) posted 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the winners. Cote d'Ivoire fell at 1-2 record in the ladder after the loss. The African team enjoyed an 18:15 lead after ten minutes. South Korea increased the tempo in the second frame. They fired 25 points in the quarter to ensure a 40:36 halftime advantage. The Asian team maintained the lead throughout the third period. They accumulated a 7-point lead at the final intermission. Cote d'Ivoire got within 4 points with under two minutes remaining in regulation. But Sangjae Kang (202-F-94) drained back-to-back three-pointers as South Korea ran away with victory. Kang finished with 21 points, while Junghyeon Park had 14 points for the winners. Dalen Traore (203-C-95) responded with 22 points for Cote d'Ivoire. Aboubakar Traore chipped in 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in the loss.
Czech Republic - Senegal 80-78 Czech Republic finished the tournament with the win at the U19 World Championship. The home side knocked down Senegal 80:78 to improve at 2-1 record in the classification round group. Both teams struggled for the second victory at the tournament. Senegal started the game with 22-16 and led 5 points at the halftime. The second half however belonged to the host that needed two victories for the final result. Czech Republic posted 30-26 rally in the third period and added 18-15 in the last stanza. Prokop Slanina (204-C-95) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Kouril Radovan nailed 18. Karel Ausprunk (202-F/C-94) poured in 15, whilst Pechacek Adam added 6. Pape Diatta (204-F-94) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort and Ndoye Abdoulaye collected 16 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Diallo Cheikh had 15. Badiane Tidiane and Mbaye Modou brought 7 points apiece.
Day 5: The Second Stage continues in Prague - Jul 2, 2013
Group 13-16 Place
Ivory Coast - Czech Republic 59-69 Czech Republic edge Ivory Coast at the Classification Round in U19 World Championship. The hosts posted a 69:59 win for 1-1 record. All four teams have 1-1 record after the first two games. Czech Republic opened the game with a 21-9 surge and never looked behind after. They added 16-5 burst and led 37:14 at the halftime. The African team however looked better in the second half and posted two narrow victories. They came up with a 22-20 rally in the third period and finished the game with 23-12. Slanina Prokop top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Krivanek Jan netted 11. Safarcik Petr poured in 10, whilst Radovan Kouril (180-PG-95) added 9. Alpha Toure (187-F-94) ended up with 18 points in the losing effort. Traore Dalen, Toure Ousmane and Cedric Bah (200-C-94) finished the game with 8 points apiece in a loss.
Senegal - South Korea 88-79 Senegalese U19 National Team opened win count at the World Championship in Czech Republic. They held off South Korea in classification round. Abdoulaye Ndoye posted 27 points and 16 rebounds to lead the winners. South Korea earned a 22:21 lead after ten minutes. The Asian team maintained the lead throughout the second period. South Korea ensured a 48:43 halftime lead. But Senegal slowly came back to life after the big break. The African team cut the deficit at 3-point mark with one quarter remaining. Senegal used a 7:0 run at the start of the fourth frame to surge ahead. Abdoulaye Ndoye helped Senegal to a 79:69 lead midway through the fourth frame. The African team stayed in charge throughout the reminder of the contest and sealed the win at the end. Pape Diatta (204-F-94) and Ibrahima Sankare finished with 12 points each for the winners. Sangjae Kang (202-F-94) responded with game-high 31 points for South Korea. Choi Jun-Yong (200-SG-94) had 18 points in the losing effort.
Group E
Croatia - Lithuania 91-90 Croatia silence the defending champions at the U19 World Championship. Martin Junakovic (185-PG-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) nailed a late three-pointer for 91:90 win as both teams are with 4-1 records in Group E. Lithuania suffered their first loss. Croatia starred the game with a 25-20 rally in the first period. They shocked the Baltic side with a 34-19 burst and led 20 points at the halftime. Lithuania however woke up in the second half and managed to catch up with the opponents. They won the third period 21-17 and posted a massive 30-15 surge in the last stanza. Lithuania took 90:88 lead in the last minute, but Martin Junakovic nailed a three-point for Croatia's win. Martin Junakovic top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Mislav Brzoja (193-F/G-94) nailed 17. Gabric Tomislav and Saric Dario scored 14 points each, while Mustapic Jakov notched 11. Marius Grigonis (198-F-94) erupted with 31 points in the losing effort and Jankaitis Augustinas had 14. Dimsa Tomas poured in 12, whilst Staselis Mantvydas had 8.
Spain - Argentina 74-58 Spain clinched the fifth straight win at the U19 World Championship. They overcame Argentina to secure 5-0 record on top of Group E. Argentina slipped at 1-4 record. Dario Brizuela (188-PG-94) nailed 17 points to pace the winners. Argentina looked better in the opening ten minutes. The Latin American team gained a 16:12 lead after the starting period. Spain slowly adjusted their game in the second term. They got within three points at halftime 30:33. The European side capped the third term on a 14:1 run to take a 56:45 lead into the fourth period. Spain limited Argentina to 13 points in the final stanza and rallied to the victory at the end. Guillermo Hernangomez (209-C-94) delivered 16 points, while Javier Marin had 12 points for Spain. Matias Bernardini (190-G-94) answered with 18 points for Argentina. Rodrigo Haag (193-SG-95) had 8 points in the loss.
Canada - Iran 95-57 Canada recorded the first win at the Eighth-Final stage of the U19 World Championship. They knocked down Iran to improve at 2-3 record in Group E. Trey Lyles (206-F/C-95) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Iran fell at 1-4 record in the ladder. Canada did not waste much time getting to a quick start. The North American side fired 31 points in the opening ten minutes to gain an 11-point lead. Iran stiffened their defence in the second period. They cut the deficit at 7-point mark at the interval 42:35. But Canada returned into the drivers seat in the third frame. They exploded with 26 points to boost the gap at 18-point mark with ten minutes remaining. Canada went on a deadly 27:7 spree in the fourth period to seal the win. Christopher Egi (203-PF-96) netted 15 points, while Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-G-94) added 13 points for Canada. Saleh Foroutannik (203-F/C-94) and Sajjad Mashayekhi had 13 points apiece in the loss.
Group F
Australia - USA 51-94 USA easy past Australia for 5-0 record at the U19 World Championship in Group F. The team posted a 94:51 win and will face Spain for the top place in the group tomorrow. Australia fell at 2-3 record and will have a do-or-die game tomorrow against Russia. USA took the lead from the very beginning and never looked behind. They started the game with a 24-12 lead and then added 31-8 surge before the halftime. Moreover USA won the third and the fourth periods respectively. They had 22-16 rally in the third quarter and finished the game with a 17-15 result. Aaron Gordon (206-PF-95) stepped up with 15 points for the winners and Montrezl Harrell (203-F-94) notched 13. Okafor-Benton Jahlil scored 12, while Smart Marcus had 11. Felix Kalau Van Hofe (195-SF-95) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Dane Pineau (203-F-94) as well as Rowley Michael had 8 each. Exum Dante ended up with 7 points in the losing effort.
Serbia - China 76-50 Serbia improved to 5-0 record in Group F before the final game in the group against USA. The Serbian side outscored China 76:50 in Day 5 for the perfect record. China meanwhile fell at 3-2 record. The European team started the game with a 21-10 lead and led 9 points at the halftime. They added 17-16 rally in the third period, but then pushed the tempo for good in the last stanza. Serbia erupted with a 26-10 burst to win the game by 26 points. Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) paced all the winners with 15 points and Milutinov Nikola collected 14 points and 13 rebounds. Jokic Nikola and Djoko Salic (209-C-95) followed them with 8 points each. Wu Qian ended up with 10 points in the losing effort and Yuan Shuai had 9. Heng YiFeng poured in 8, whilst Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) added 6.
Brazil - Russia 78-82 OT Russia clinched a crucial win at the Eighth-Final Round of U19 World Championship. They held off Brazil in an overtime drama to improve at 2-3 record in Group F. Brazil fell at 1-4 record after the loss. Stanislav Ilnitskiy came up with 29 points to lead the winners. Russia opened the game with determination. They posted a 20:18 lead after ten minutes. Russia boosted the gap to 4 points at halftime 42:38. Brazil stepped on the gas in the third term. The Latin American team fired 25 points in the next period to erase the deficit. The teams entered the fourth frame tied at 63. The lead changed hands throughout the final period. Brazil led by two points but Mikhail Kulagin (188-PG-94) sank a jumper inside the final minute to force overtime. Russia limited Brazil to just 3 points in the extra period and celebrated victory at the end. Mikhail Kulagin netted 21 points, while Igor Kanygin added 14 pints for the winners. Leonardo Demetrio and Daniel Bordignon (197-F/C-96) accounted for 18 points apiece for Brazil. The latter one adding also 11 rebounds.
Day 4: The Second Stage starts in in Prague - Jul 1, 2013
13-16 Place
South Korea - Czech Republic 96-95 OT South Korea claimed the first win at the U19 World Championship. The Korean team snatched a narrow overtime victory over hosting Czech Republic in the classification round. Heo Hoon (181-G-95) notched 32 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic secured a 22:18 lead after ten minutes of action. The hosts stretched the lead in the second frame. The Czech team accounted for a 52:36 halftime advantage. But the Asian team turned things around in the second half. They dropped 30 points in the third term to narrow the margin at 6-point mark. Heo Hoon fired a late three-pointer to level the score at 87 at the end of regulation. Heo Hoon nailed four points in the extra period and helped the Korean team seal the victory at the end. Seongmo Choi (187-G-94) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Choi Jun-Yong added 11 points for the winners. Martin Peterka (201-PF-95) answered with 24 points and 21 rebounds for Czech Republic. Petr Safarcik tossed in 18 points in the loss.
Senegal - Ivory Coast 51-53 Ivory Coast U19 win their first game at the FIBA U19 Championship for Men. The team overcame Senegal U19 53:51 at the start of the Classification for 13-16 places. Both teams scored 14 points each in the first period, while Ivory Coast U19 looked better in the second period. They needed a 13-6 surge to take 7-point lead at the halftime. Senegal however started to dominate the court in the second half and posted two victories. Senegal won the third period 20-17 and finished with 11-9 rally. They could only come to 1-point when DIATTA scored for 52:51, but then Traore Dalen made the final result in the game. Bah Cedric stepped up with 17 points for the winners and Traore Dalen collected 15 points and 12 rebounds. Toure Alpha notched 11 and Cyril Adjei (188-F-95) added 6. Pape Diatta (204-F-94) posted 13 points each in the losing effort and Ndiaye Khalifa had 9. Modou Mbaye (201-F-94) followed them with 7 points in a loss.
Group E
Iran - Spain 59-68 Edgar Vicedo (201-F-94) leads Spain against Iran in the start of the Second Stage. He collected 21 points and 11 rebounds as European side posted a 68:59 win for 4-0 record in Group E. Iran meanwhile fell at 1-3 record. Iran surprised Spain in the first period and grabbed 18-15 lead. The European side however replied immediately with 23-7 surge and never looked behind after. Spain also added 16-13 rally in the third period and did not mind 14-21 in the last stanza. Josep Perez (184-PG-94) poured in 10 points and Brizuela Dario netted 9. Guillermo Hernangomez (209-C-94) and Saiz Sebastian delivered 8 points each in a win. Mohammad Yousof Vand (207-C-95) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Yakhchali Behnam had 11. Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) brought 10, whilst Mashayekhi Sajjad added 6.
Lithuania - Canada 82-76 Lithuania remains undefeated in Prague after a thriller against Canada. The defending champions trailed 13 points after the first period, but managed to win 82:76. Lithuania improved to 4-0 record, while Canada fell at 1-3. Canada opened the game with a 21-8 surge, however could not win the game. The European side reduced to 39:29 at the halftime and then pushed the tempo in the second half. Lithuania won the third period 20-8 and finished the game with a 33-29 rally. Tomas Dimsa (195-G/F-94) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Tamulis Justas netted 14. Marius Grigonis (198-F-94) and Staselis Mantvydas posted 12 points each. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) answered with 28 points in the losing effort and Lyles Trey collected 18 points and 10 rebounds. Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-G-94) scored 10 and Joe De Ciman added 5.
Argentina - Croatia 63-85 Croatia opens the Second Stage with the win over Argentina 85:63. Croatia won the first period 21-10 and added massive 28-9 in the second frame. Argentina looked better in the second half but could not catch up with the opponents. Argentina won the third quarter 19-17 and dominated the last period as well. Maric scored for 72:53 and Vaulet, Juan made one free throw for 74:52 with 3 minutes to go. Brzola and Javier Saiz (204-C-94) exchanged the shots for 72:54 and then Martin Junakovic (185-PG-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) scored for 81:58. GABRIC made two free throws for 83:61, while DEMO made the final result in the game. Saric Dario top-scored for the winners with 19 points and18 rebounds, while Gabric Tomislav added 15. Mislav Brzoja (193-F/G-94) scored 13 and Junakovic Martin brought 11. Juan Vaulet (198-PF-96) replied with 13 points in defeat and Javier Saiz netted 12. Barral Pedro brought 11 and Deck Gabriel added 9.
Group F
Russia - Serbia 46-60 Serbia claimed the fourth straight win at the U19 World Championship. They knocked down Russia at the start of the Eighth-Final Round. Nikola Milutinov (212-C-94) nailed 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as Serbia improved at 4-0 record on top of Group F. Serbia quickly cleared off at the start of the game. The Balkan team gained a 21:10 lead after the opening quarter. Serbia maintained the lead throughout the second period. They accumulated a 35:22 halftime advantage. Serbia kept Russia at safe distance throughout the third term. The Balkan team piled up a 15-point lead before the fourth period and never looked back en route to the win. Vasilije Micic had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Serbia. Stefan Pot and Mihajlo Andric (200-SF-94, agency: Beo Basket) added 8 points each in the victory. Stanislav Ilnitskiy (200-PF-94) nailed 17 points for Russia. Igor Kanygin had 9 points in the loss.
USA - Brazil 91-66 USA accounted for the fourth consecutive win at the U19 World Championship. They fired past Brazil to remain undefeated. Rasheed Sulaimon nailed 15 points to lead balanced effort from the winners. USA improved at 4-0 record, while Brazil slipped at 1-3 in the Eighth-Final stage Group F. Brazil tried hard not to allow the USA to run away in the first half. The Latin American team trailed by just three points at the first break 17:20. USA managed to boost the gap at 6-point mark at halftime 40:34. But the breakthrough came in the third period. The North American team went on a deadly 29:14 rally to pile up an unassailable 21-point lead heading into the fourth frame. The United States kept Brazil at bay throughout the final period and cruised to yet another win in Prague. Aaron Gordon posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Justice Winslow (198-F-96) added 11 points for the winning side. Leonardo Demetrio (204-F/C-94) responded with 15 points for Brazil. Danilo Fuzaro (193-G-94) finished with 8 points in the loss.
China - Australia 88-79 China registered the first win at the Eighth-Final stage of the U19 World Championship. They outgunned Australia in Prague today to gain 3-1 record in Group F. Yuan Shuai (190-PG-94) nailed 27 points to lead the Asian team. The Emus looked the better side at the start of the game. Australia gained an 18:8 lead ten minutes into the game. China slowly picked up the tempo. They fired 25 points in the second period to trail by just 4 points at halftime 33:37. China kept the pressure on their opponents in the third term. The Asian team exploded with 28 points in the period to turn the deficit into a 5-point lead before the fourth frame. China unleashed 27 points in the final quarter and sealed the victory. Gao Shang notched 22 points, while Zhao JiWei (185-G-95) and Zhou Qi had 13 points each for the winners. Emmett Naar (186-G-94) and Dante Exum responded with 20 points each in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Prague - Jun 29, 2013
Group A
Canada - South Korea 93-75 Canada recorded the first win at the U19 World Championship in Prague. They toppled South Korea to claim the third position in Group A. South Korea in the meantime suffered the third straight loss and got eliminated from the title race. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) nailed 26 points to lead the North Americans. Canada exploded with 27 points in the first period to surge ahead. They led by four after ten minutes. The teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter. Canada managed to secure a 4-point lead at the interval. The remained within striking distance throughout the third period. Canada entered the fourth period with a slim 4-point advantage. But they quickly boosted the margin to double figures and marched to the win at the end. Trey Lyles (206-F/C-95) notched 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-G-94) chipped in 11 points for the winners. Heo Hoon and Junghyeon Park dropped 12 points each for South Korea.
Croatia - Spain 76-86 Spain clinched the top position in Group A of the U19 World Championship in Prague. They overcame Croatia today to enter the Second Stage with a perfect record. Dario Brizuela nailed 14 points to lead the winners. Spain set the tone early in the game. They capped the opening quarter on a 17:5 rally to take a 25:15 lead at the first break. Croatia quickly erased the deficit and Mustapic put them in front 33:32. Croatia ensured a 40:39 halftime advantage. The lead changed hands for several times throughout the third term before Spain ignited a 12:2 rally and pulled ahead. They claimed a 64:57 advantage at the final intermission. Dario Saric (208-F/C-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) dragged Croatia within one 71:72 midway through the fourth period. However Spain capped the regulation on a 10:3 run to seal the victory. Josep Perez (184-PG-94) netted 12 points, while Edgar Vicedo dropped 13 in the win. Dario Saric answered with 23 points and 14 boards for Croatia. Mislav Brzoja (193-F/G-94) had 22 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Group B
Lithuania - Argentina 76-66 Lithuania wins Group B of the U19 World Championship. The defending champions overcame Argentina U19 76:66 in Day 3 and finished with 3-0 record. Argentina also managed to advance to the Second Stage and left the hosts of the campaign out of the Final 12. Lithuania started the game with 19-15 and added 20-17 before the halftime. The defending champions also won the third period 17-14 for 10-point lead after three quarters. Both teams nailed 20 points each in the last stanza for the final result. Dimsa Tomas and Tarolis Donatas stepped up with 12 points each, while Martin Geben (206-C-94) collected 9 points and 10 rebounds. Lukas Lekavicius (180-G-94) also scored 9 points in a win. Bernardini Matias delivered 15 points in defeat, while Whelan Gaston poured in 12. Gonzalo Torres (202-F/C-94) and Barral Pedro scored 8 points each in a loss.
Iran - Czech Republic 50-60 Czech Republic outscore visiting Iran in Day 3 of the U19 World Championship. The home side needed a 60:50 win to finish with 1-2 record. Iran also has the same record after three games played. The Czechs won by lower margin than 17 and they must hope that Argentina beat Lithuania, meaning Argentina can likely expect some strong fan support in their group finale. Czech Republic had a great start with 20-9 after the first period. They also led 11 points at the halftime, but could not increase the lead in the second half for the necessary margin. Iran lost the third quarter 8-10, but needed a 21-18 rally in the last period for the final 10-point loss. Martin Peterka top-scored for the winners with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Petr Safarcik (188-G/F-94) and Krivanek added 11 each. Prokop Slanina (204-C-95) posted 10 points in the winning effort. Foroutannik ended up with 13 points in the losing effort, while Mashayekhi collected 12 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Dalirzahan added 10.
Group C
Brazil - Australia 45-73 Australia gained the second victory at the U19 World Championship Group C. They overcame Brazilian counterparts to improve at 2-1 record. Nicholas Duncan (203-F-95) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Both teams have qualified into the Second Stage of the competition. The Emus ensured a quick start. They opened the game with 17 unanswered points. Australia secured a 21:9 lead after ten minutes of action. Brazil struggled offensively throughout the second quarter. The Latin American team nailed just 7 points in the period to trail by 19 points at the interval 35:16. Australia did not loosen the grasp in the third term. The Emus stretched the margin to as many as 23 points at the final break. Brazil scored just 13 points in the final stanza and had to surrender at the end. Emmett Naar (186-G-94) delivered 16 points, while Dante Exum (193-PG-95) dropped 12 points for the winners. Danilo Fuzaro and Lucas Dias Silva (204-C-95) responded with 8 points each for Brazil.
Senegal - Serbia 49-80 Serbia claimed the third consecutive win at the U19 World Championship in Czech Republic. They defeated Senegal to occupy the top position in Group C. Senegal slipped at 0-3 record after the loss. It was all about Serbia in this one. The European side piled up a 21:15 lead ten minutes into the game. Serbia extended the margin in the second quarter. They raced to a 44:26 halftime lead. Serbia kept Senegal at bay throughout the third period. They accumulated a 58:35 advantage at the final intermission. Serbia did not slow down in the fourth period and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Mihajlo Andric (200-SF-94, agency: Beo Basket) netted 13 points to pace the winners. Vasilije Micic and Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) nailed 12 points apiece in the victory. Abdoulaye Ndoye responded with 11 points and 10 rebounds for Senegal. Pape Diatta (204-F-94) netted 9 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss.
Group D
USA - Russia 115-47 USA stun Russia in the last game of the Preliminary Round. The favorites won 115:47 and won Group D with 3-0 record. Russia advanced to the next stage with 1-2 record from the third place. Russia could not follow the US team from the very beginning. The favorites won the first period 30-17 and added 27-17 rally in the second frame. Moreover USA posted a 30-11 surge in the third quarter and finished the game with a 28-6 burst. Jahlil Okafor-Bentonl led the way with 15 points and Harrell Montrezl nailed 13. Tobey Mike, Frazier Michael and Gordon Aaron delivered 12 points each. Mikhail Kulagin (188-PG-94) answered with 19 points in defeat, whilst Maksim Voytov (207-C-94) had 7. Kanygin Igor and Desyatnikov Andrey scored 6 points each in a loss.
China - Ivory Coast 81-48 China rout Cote d'Ivoire in Day 3 of the U19 World Championship. The Asian team needed an 81:48 win for 2-1 record in Group D. Cote d'Ivoire finished the group with 0-3 record and could not make it to the next stage. China started the game with 20-7 and dominated the rest of the game. The team added 27-16 in the second frame and had 47:23 lead at the halftime. Moreover China won the third period 25-9 and did not mind to slow down a bit in the last stanza. Cote d'Ivoire posted a 16-9 rally in the final period to reduce to the final score. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) paced all the winners with 23 points and Yuan nailed 20. Zhao delivered 12, whilst Zhao Tianyi (208-C-95) poured in 6. Alpha Toure ended up with 13 points in defeat, whilst Ousmane Toure (197-F-94) delivered 11. Adjei followed them with 8 points.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Prague - Jun 28, 2013
Group A
South Korea - Spain 70-104 Spain claimed the second straight win at the U19 World Championship in Prague. Dario Brizuela (188-PG-94) nailed 20 points as the Spaniards coasted past South Korea for 2-0 record in Group A. The Korean team fell at 0-2 record after the loss. South Korea surprised Spain with a brisk start. The Asian team enjoyed a 21:20 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Spain however turned all the engines on in the second frame. The European powerhouse went on a 29:14 run to secure a comfortable 49:35 halftime lead. Spain kept South Korea at bay throughout the third term. They accumulated a 25-point buffer before the final period. Spain went on to score 30 points in the fourth quarter and sealed a comprehensive win at the end. Jose Nogues and Guillermo Hernangomez (209-C-94) finished with 14 points each, while Saiz added 12 points and 15 boards for the winners. Park Intae answered with 13 points, while Sangjae Kang had 12 points in the loss.
Canada - Croatia 66-79 Croatia U19 earn the second straight win the FIBA U19 Championship for Men. The team improved to 2-0 record on top of group A after a 79:66 win against Canada U19. Croatia on the first period 22-19 and added 15-13 for 5-point lead at the halftime. Moreover Croatia won two quarters in the second half for the final success. They posted a 15-12 rally in the third period and finished the game with 27-22 in the last stanza. Mustapic Jakov top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Mavra Dominik nailed 17. Saric Dario collected 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Brzoja Mislav added 11. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) answered with 25 points and Trey Lyles (206-F/C-95) had 22 points and 10 rebounds. Marko Pirovic (201-F-94) poured in 7, whilst Notice Duane notched 4. Tomorrow Croatia U19 will take on Spain U19, while Canada U9 will face South Korea U19.
Group B
Lithuania - Iran 81-40 Lithuania overwhelm Iran in Day 2 of the U19 World Championship. The defending champions posted a comfortable 81:40 win for 2-0 record. Iran meanwhile dropped at 1-1 record in Group B. Lithuania grabbed an early lead in the game and enjoyed 23-10 rally in the first period. The Baltic side added 20-6 surge in the second frame for 43:16 deficit at the halftime. Moreover Lithuania looked better in the second half as well and posted another two victories. They won the third period 21-9 and finished the game with 17-15 rally. Lekavicius Lukas stepped up with 13 points and was the only player with double digits. Tomas Dimsa (195-G/F-94) and Gustys Rokas notched 9 each, while Tarolis Donatas added 8. Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-94) and Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) scored 7 points each in defeat and Bagheri Saeid had 6. Iran U19: Sajjad Mashayekhi 7, Vahid Dalirzahan 7, Bagheri Saeid 6
Argentina - Czech Republic 76-55 Argentina registered the first win at the U19 World Championship. They overcame hosting Czech Republic to improve at 1-1 record in Group B. Rodrigo Haag nailed 13 points to lead balanced effort from the Latin American team. Czech Republic fell at 0-2 record after the defeat. Neither side looked dominant in the first ten minutes. The scoreboard read 17:17 at the end of the first quarter. Argentina opened the second frame on a massive 20:2 run to clear off. The visitors accumulated a 39:23 halftime advantage. Argentina kept Czech Republic at safe distance throughout the third period. The Latin American side arrived at the final break up by as many as 23 points 61:38. Czech Republic were able just to cut the deficit in the fourth period. Gonzalo Torres (202-F/C-94) netted 11 points, while Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for Argentina. Petr Safarcik (188-G/F-94) answered with 10 points for Czech Republic. Radovan Kouril (180-PG-95) netted 8 points in the loss.
Group C
Australia - Serbia 57-78 Serbia registered the second straight win at the U19 World Championship. They knocked down Australia to remain on top of Group C at 2-0 record. The Emus slipped at 1-1 record after the defeat. Nikola Milutinov nailed 16 points to lead the winners. The teams were locked at 18-all after ten minutes of action. The European team spurred in front in the second frame. Serbia went on a 26:10 run in the second term and built a 16-point lead at the interval. Serbia controlled the pace throughout the third term. They ensured an 18-point lead heading into the fourth frame. The Emus managed just 11 points in the fourth period and had to surrender at the end. Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) posted 14 points and 14 boards, while Vasilije Micic (191-PG-94, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points for Serbia. Dane Pineau (203-F-94) responded with 21 points for Australia. Dante Exum had 14 points in the loss.
Brazil - Senegal 72-56 Brazil opens Day 2 with the win over Senegal at the FIBA U19 Championship for Men. The team improved to 1-1 record after a 72:56 victory. The African side meanwhile suffered their second loss and dropped at 0-2 record in Group C. Although Brazil won the first period 15:12, the team from Latin America could not win the half. Senegal managed to grab 29:26 halftime advantage, but then failed in the third quarter. Brazil erupted with a 26-3 surge in the third stanza and took the full control of the game. They celebrated their initial win and will take on Australia tomorrow. Senegal will face Serbia in Day 3. Daniel Bordignon (197-F/C-96) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Demetrio Leonardo netted 12. Arthur Pecos (182-PG-95) brought 11, while Campos Eduardo had 10. Abdoulaye Ndoye (210-C-95) ended up with 13 points and 10 rebounds in defeat, whilst Sankare Ibrahima notched 10. Diatta Pape and Tidiane Badiane (208-C-95) delivered 8 points each in a loss.
Group D
USA - China 113-57 USA rout China in Prague for the second straight win at the U19 World Championship. The favorites needed a 113-57 win for 2-0 record in Group D. The Chinese team meanwhile dropped at 1-1 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated, but USA proved their ambitions from the very beginning. They started the game with 29-17 lead and never looked behind after. Moreover USA added massive 34-12 surge and led 34 points at the halftime. USA looked better also in the second half and won both periods. They had 23-10 in the third period and finished the game with 27-18 in the last stanza. Gordon Aaron top-scored for the winners with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Frazier Michael added 15. Justice Winslow (198-F-96) notched 14 and Stokes Jarnell brought 13. Yuan Shuai (190-PG-94) finished the game with 18 points in defeat and Wu Qian had 10. Heng YiFeng scored 9, whilst Zhao JiWei (185-G-95) brought 6.
Russia - Ivory Coast 78-43 Russia opened win count at the U19 World Championship in Prague. They knocked down Cote d'Ivoire in Group D action tonight. Igor Kanygin nailed 22 points to pace the winners. Russia improved at 1-1 record, while leaving Cote d'Ivoire at 0-2. Russia went on a 12:2 run late in the opening quarter to take a 24:13 lead at the first break. They quickly boosted the lead to 20-point mark in the second quarter. Russia ensured a 48:28 halftime advantage. Cote d'Ivoire managed just 9 points in the third term to face a 27-point deficit heading into the fourth frame. The African team scored 6 points in the fourth period and had to surrender at the end. Mikhail Kulagin (188-PG-94) notched 12 points, while Maksim Voytov (207-C-94) finished with 8 points for the winners. Dalen Traore (203-C-95) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Cote d'Ivoire. Cyril Adjei delivered 8 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Prague - Jun 27, 2013
Group A
Croatia - South Korea 106-89 Dario Saric (208-F/C-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) came up with a sizzling performance in the opening game of the U19 World Championship. The Croatian rising star stepped up with a triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to pace Croatia past South Korea in Group A opener. Croatia got to somewhat a sluggish start to the game. The Korean team jumped to a 25:20 lead at the first break. But the European team led by Saric slowly returned into the contest. They exploded with 26 points in the second stanza to trim the gap at a single point at halftime 46:47. Croatia sparked with a 33:18 rally in the third period to leave the Korean team far behind. Croatia stayed red hot offensively exploding with 27 points in the fourth frame and sealing the victory. Mislav Brzoja (193-F/G-94) accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Ivan Bender added 21 points for the winners. Sangjae Kang (202-F-94) responded with 35 points for South Korea. Gibeom Cheon netted 12 points in the loss.
Spain - Canada 81-70 Spanish U19 National Team registered the opening win at the World Championship in Prague. They toppled Canada in Group A. Josep Perez (184-PG-94) delivered 23 points to pace the winners. Canada jumped to an early lead. They led for the first half of the opening quarter before Saiz and Josep Perez gave Spain an 11:8 lead. The European side marched to a 23:19 lead after ten minutes. The gap grew at 7-point mark midway through the second term as Spain settled in. Soon Diaz ballooned the margin to 10 points with two free throws 37:27. Canada were able to cut the deficit at 6-point mark at halftime 33:39. Trey Lyles and Notice helped the North American team to narrow the deficit. Tyler Ennis (188-G-94) put Canada in front 40:39. Spain immediately replied with six points in a row to regain the lead. However Xavier Rathan-Mayes capped the period with a three-pointer to even things up at 54-all. But Spain stormed into the fourth period. They went on a 15:2 run to clear off and never looked back en route to the win. Edgar Vicedo (201-F-94) knocked down 17 points, while Guillermo Hernangomez added 12 points for the winners. Tyler Ennis responded with 20 points for Canada. Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Trey Lyles had 17 points each in defeat.
Group B
Iran - Argentina 84-73 Mashayekhi leads Iran past Argentina in Day 1 of the U19 World Championship. The Asian side posted 84:73 win as the player erupted with 32 points. Iran took the lead early in the game and won the first period 22-13. Argentina answered with 21-18 rally in the second frame and reduced to 6 points at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Iran erupted with 29-10 surge for the final push in the game. Argentina managed to respond with a 29-15 burst but could not catch up with the opponents. Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) delivered 15 points for the winners. Saleh Foroutannik (203-F/C-94) and YAKHCHALIDEHKORDI ended up with 10 points each. Matias Bernardini (190-G-94) replied with 16 points in the losing effort, whilst Pedro Barral had 12. Gabriel Deck netted 10, while Patrick Whelan and SAIZ brought 9 each.
Czech Republic - Lithuania 74-77 The defending champions overcame the hosts in their start of the FIBA U19 Championship for Men. Lithuania U19 grabbed a 77:74 win against Czech Republic on Thursday, June 27, 2013. It was a great start for both teams. Lithuania U19 took 25:23 lead at the end of the first period, but Czech Republic tied it all at 42:42 at the halftime. The hosts looked better in the third period and managed to take 2-point lead after 30 minutes, but could not keep the win. Jokubas Gintvainis (191-SF-94) nailed three for 72:68, while Denisas Krestininas (202-F-94) posted two for 74:70. Marius Grigonis (198-F-94) made a free throw for 77:72, but then the hosts could reduce to final 3 points. Marius Grigonis top-scored for the winners with 16 points, while Jokubas Gintvainis and Denisas Krestininas netted 14 each. Martin Peterka (201-PF-95) replied with 21 points in the losing effort and Petr Safarcik as well as Adam Pechacek had 12 each. Radovan Kouril followed them with 8 points.
Group C
Senegal - Australia 46-90 Australia accounted for the opening win at the U19 World Championship. The Emus fired past Senegal in Group C opener. Felix Von Hofe nailed 16 points to lead the winners. Australia set the tone early in the encounter. The Emus went on a stunning 26:11 run in the first period. The Australian team maintained the tempo throughout the second period. The Emus piled up a 48:27 halftime lead. Senegal struggled offensively throughout the third period. Australia eased to a massive 36-poitn lead heading into the fourth quarter. Australia held Senegalese opponents at 11 points in the final stanza and sealed the win at the end. Dane Pineau (203-F-94) delivered 12 points, while Nicholas Duncan added 11 points and 9 rebounds for the Emus. Pape Diatta (204-F-94) responded with 24 points for Senegal. Khalifa Ndiaye had 7 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Serbia - Brazil 65-50 Serbia accounted for the starting win at the U19 World Championship. They prevailed against Brazil in the opening game in Group C. Nikola Milutinov (212-C-94) notched 15 points to lead the winners. Serbia opened the game with a stifling defence. They went on a 12:2 run to tip off the clash. Serbia secured a 14:7 lead after ten minutes. Serbia stayed aggressive defensively in the second quarter. The European side accumulated a 32:17 halftime lead. Brazil could not find their rhythm in the third term. Serbia capitalized piling up a 17-point cushion before the fourth quarter. Brazil unloaded 20 points in the final stanza but it was too late to rescue the game. Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) netted 12 points, while Stefan Pot came up with 9 points, 13 boards and 5 assists for Serbia. Lucas Dias Silva (204-C-95) responded with 19 points for Brazil. Daniel Bordignon had 11 points in the loss.
Group D
China - Russia 61-59 China secure a narrow win against Russia at the start of the FIBA U19 Championship for Men. The Chinese team grabbed a 61:59 win due to outstanding performance by Zhou Qi (217-C-96). The latter collected 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Asian side. China started the game with 19-15 lead and added 14-12 rally in the second frame. The European side replied with a 19-16 rally in the third period and reduced to 2 points entering the last stanza. Rostislav Karenin (202-F/C-94) gave Russia 56:55 lead with 2 minutes to go, while Wu Qian made two free throws for 60:59. He also added another free throw in the last seconds for 2-point total win. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) scored 12 points, while Wu Qian posted 11. Ji Wei ZHAO followed them with 6 points in a win. Rostislav Karenin scored 14 points in defeat and Serdar Annaev brought 11.
Ivory Coast - USA 29-88 USA leave no chance for Cote d'Ivoire in the last game of the U19 World Championship Day 1. One of the favorites started the campaign with a confident 88:29 win. Jarnell Stokes (203-F-94) gave USA their first lead but then Dalen Traore (203-C-95) replied for 2:1. It was the only and the last lead for Cote d'Ivoire. USA grabbed 34:10 at the end of the first period and never looked behind after. Moreover USA added 22-7 rally in the second period and enjoyed a 56:17 halftime advantage. USA also added 19-5 surge in the third quarter and finished the game with a 13-7 rally. Justice Winslow (198-F-96) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Jarnell Stokes as well as Aaron Gordon added 12 each. Joel Okafor followed them with 10 points in a win. Dalen Traore poured in 9 in defeat and TOURE posted 8.
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