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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Saturday showdown: Team USA vs New Zealand in the FIBA U19 World Cup semifinals
As the FIBA U19 World Cup heats up, only four teams remain in the chase for glory, and it's shaping up to be a nail-biter! Team USA has proven their mettle, emerging victorious over Canada in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup on July 4th. With both Team USA and Germany favored to reach the finals, they now face formidable challengers—Slovenia and New Zealand—eager to upset the apple cart. Next up for Team USA is a showdown against New Zealand, who come into this clash with an impressive 4-1 record. They've made history by advancing past the quarterfinals for the first time ever after defeating host nation Switzerland 84-70. Leading the charge was Hayden Jones, who put on a spectacular performance with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks. He wasn't alone; Julius Halaifonua added 17 points, while Oscar Goodman achieved a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, showcasing a powerhouse trio that's ready to make waves! Match-Up Snapshot: A New Rivalry?The history between Team USA and New Zealand is brief but notable; their only previous encounter in 2019 saw Team USA dominate with a score of 111-71. Currently, they hold a 1-0 series lead. Will they extend that advantage to 2-0? This upcoming match-up promises to be electrifying! Hayden Jones is not just any player; he's averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game alongside 8.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists throughout this tournament. He's definitely someone to watch as he leads New Zealand into battle against one of the tournament favorites. As Team USA gears up for what could be another historic moment on their quest for gold, they know that every second counts on the hardwood. The tip-off is set for 2 PM ET at Lausanne Arena in Switzerland—don't miss out on this clash of titans! Stream live at FIBA U19 YouTube Channel.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Australia's Emus advance to U19 World Cup quarter-final
Australia are two steps away from ending a decades-long medal drought at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup after advancing to the quarter-finals with a 106-96 win over the Dominican Republic. Jacob Furphy (24 points) led all scorers with five three-pointers, and Jack Whitbourn (12 points, 12 rebounds) posted a double-double for the Emus, who never trailed in their round-of-16 encounter on Thursday morning (AEST). Robbie McKinlay's team increased their lead to 21 points early in the third period at Lausanne Arena in Switzerland, but saw it trimmed to eight with more than four minutes left to play. The Emus held on, advancing to the last eight of the tournament for the first time since 2015. It matches the team's best achievement since an Andrew Bogut-led line-up claimed a historic gold medal under coach Rob Beveridge in 2003. The Emus move onto the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 🔥AUS 106 - 96 DOM#WeAreBasketball | #GoEmus | #FIBAU19 — Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 2, 2025 The Emus next face Germany on Friday night (AEST), after the European heavyweights continued their strong tournament with a 92-83 win over Serbia. Four of Germany's starters scored in double figures, led by Hannes Steinbach, who starred with 23 points and 19 rebounds. Eight-time champions USA smashed a series of records on their way to a 140-67 rout of Jordan. USA set new all-time highs with 59 field goals made, 52 two-point field goals made and 31 steals. They also broke their own scoring record with 140 points - the second-highest total in U19 World Cup history - and their 41 assists and 37 forced turnovers were the second-highest tallies in competition history. Eight USA players scored in double figures, led by Tyran Stokes and Morez Johnson Jr (19 each). New Zealand booked a quarter-final spot for the first time with a 99-86 victory over China. The Kiwis will face tournament hosts Switzerland, who shocked France with an 86-79 upset. Switzerland, ranked No.60 in the world, went on an 18-0 run spanning the fourth period and overtime to take down their highly fancied rivals. Canada reached the last eight for the seventh consecutive tournament with a 100-75 win over Mali, but next take on the might of the USA. FIBA U19 WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS Slovenia v Israel New Zealand v Switzerland Canada v USA Germany v Australia
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Kentucky Reacts to Jasper Johnson Announcement on Friday
Kentucky Reacts to Jasper Johnson Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mark Pope-coached Kentucky Wildcats celebrated one of their incoming freshman's latest achievements. Four-star guard Jasper Johnson was selected to play for the U19 USA men's basketball team, which will compete in the FIBA U19 Men's World Cup from June 28 to July 6 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Advertisement 'Congratulations, @BruhJasperJ on being selected for the @usabasketball U19 National Team,' Kentucky posted on its X account Friday. Johnson will join a 12-man final roster selected by the USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team Committee, according to On3 writer Chris Fisher. The Versailles, Kentucky, native out of the Overtime Elite program will join a roster composed of fellow finalists Caleb Holt, Brandon McCoy Jr., Jordan Smith and Tyran Stokes. Kentucky freshman center Malachi Moreno also took part in the camp alongside Pope, who served as an assistant coach during the national team's camp. The U19 team is led by Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd and Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland, who will work as his assistant coach alongside Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry. Advertisement Johnson's scoring ability impressed scouts throughout camp in Colorado Springs. 'He put on a show on Monday morning, not just with his shooting, but with his total scoring,' 247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein wrote. 'There were tough angled finishes at the rim and high-arching pull-ups alike.' Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Jasper Johnson.© Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Johnson's scoring being praised is not surprising, as he shot 41% from three as a junior with Link Academy, according to his 247Sports player profile. He is also considered a very talented mid-range shooter who can score very well by using a vast array of floaters and layups. At 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds, he should pair up well alongside fellow guards Holt and Smith once the World Cup begins next weekend. Advertisement Related: Mark Pope Confident in Kentucky's Roster, Still Looking to Add Final Pieces This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
