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USA Today
16 hours ago
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- USA Today
Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Lee wins gold with Team USA
Texas Longhorns women's basketball had a reason to celebrate on Sunday. Star guard Jordan Lee earned her second gold medal with USA Basketball when Team USA won gold in the 2025 FIBA Women's U19 World Cup. As Team USA cruised to an 88-76 win over Australia on Sunday, Lee played a key role. During the tournament, Lee played in all seven games. The Saint Mary's High School product was a human highlight as she made an impact on both ends of the court. In the World Cup game, Lee scored seven points while dishing out four assists. She also was a menace on the boards with ten rebounds. While Lee is celebrating another significant milestone, this is not unfamiliar territory. She won gold with Team USA during the 2024 FIBA Women's U18 AmeriCup in Colombia. The California native was also part of the 2024 USA Women's Nike Hoop Summit team that defeated the World Select squad. She was the best player on the court, leading all players with a +17 plus/minus in that game. With the 2025-2026 campaign just a few months away, Lee will again be an important piece for the Longhorns. She is coming off a strong freshman year, in which she earned All-SEC Freshman Team honors. Lee scored in double figures in ten games. However, her best play came during March Madness. In the final four, the Longhorns' star scored 16 points against South Carolina. While the Longhorns' run unfortunately came to an end against the Gamecocks, Lee was part of history. Last season marked the first time that Texas advanced to the Final Four in 22 years. With another year of experience, Lee should be an exciting player to watch when the regular season begins.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Opals future: The 12 teens plotting end to Team USA's basketball dominance after delivering almighty U19 World Cup scare
Hours after the World No.2 ranked Opals franked their Paris Olympic bronze medal with a historic first Asia Cup gold, Australia's next-gen stars were busy putting a scare up Team USA. Twelve teens — one just 16 — combined to push the mighty USA, winners of 10 of 15 U19 Women's World Cup gold medals, including the past three, to an 88-76 result. The 12-point margin was in no way indicative of the tightness of the clash. The Aussies were within 2 points at quarter time, fell behind by 10 at the long break and then reeled it back to just 4 on tournament All-Star Five Gem Bonnie Deas' trey with nine to go in the last. From there, the USA had just enough physical supremacy to hold the plucky Australians off. But even tournament MVP Saniyah Hall and fellow All-Star Five member Sienna Betts felt it was a great escape. 'I was so scared,' one was heard to say on the mic, post-game. 'They made every three,' another said, before the FIBA live feed was cut and set to private. The Gems continued to spread the load as they've done throughout the tournament, with five players in double figures and nine of the 10 players to take the floor scoring. Led by the elite Deas' 13, 11 points and 7 boards from Monique Bobongie and 11 and 5 assists out of Sienna Harvey, the Gems kept on keeping on. But they just lacked an explosive scorer who could truly get theirs when they needed to — unlike the Americans. Hall plundered the Aussies for 25 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, underlining why she is ESPN's top-rated college prospect for the class of 2026, while long and lean Jasmine Davidson provided the perfect foil, punching in 21 points to go with 6 rebounds and 3 dimes. The Aussie girls will be super proud to collect silver, particularly after their predecessors, in 2023, failed to make it out of the round of 16, giving rise to new hope the gap continues to close in women's basketball. THE 12 AUSSIE TEENS WHO GAVE TEAM USA AN ALMIGHTY SCARE 4 RUBY PERKINS dob: November 21, 2007 (17) State: New South Wales Height: 172cm Club/college: California Berkeley (NCAA) Low down: An elite scoring guard who has developed into a supreme floor general. The key cog in the Gems share-at-all-costs gamestyle who marshalls her teammates with military precision and finds them in perfect positions to maximise their skills. And, if that doesn't work, she'll take you to the cup or hit a three in your face. Battled against the length, athleticism and blitzing of Team USA in the final but the unflappable Perkins will take those learnings and make the necessary adjustments through her obsessive work ethic and drive to be the best. 5 SIENNA HARVEY dob: January 20, 2006 (19) State: Victoria Height: 174cm Club/college: Washington (NCAA) Low down: If Deas is Victoria's 1a guard, then Harvey is 1b, the two southern state dynamos having enjoyed a running battle for supremacy throughout their development pathway. Harvey's trickery lies in her proficiency with both hands and off both feet. There's not much to scout for defenders when Harvey is equally adept at going left or right — and a devastating finisher with either hand. Spent the NBL1 South season with Melbourne Tigers and will begin the next step in her basketball journey in the US. 6 BONNIE DEAS dob: May 18, 2006 (19) State: Victoria Height: 178cm Club/college: Arkansas (NCAA) Low down: Named in the U19 World Cup All-Star Five, Deas is the do-it-all leader of the Gems who might be the best rebounder at her size in her age group in the country. Spent last season as a development player under Guy Molloy at the Sydney Flames and is committed to Arkansas. Pound-for-pound, one of the toughest players in the country, the Frankston product is simply relentless. A future Opals captain in the making. 7 PRASAYUS NOTOA dob: August 20, 2007 (17) State: Queensland Height: 183cm Club/college: Logan (NBL1) Low down: Dominant at nationals level, always thereabouts with junior national teams, Notoa has displayed drastic improvement over the past 18 months. Is she a big rebounding forward? A playmaking tall point guard? A scoring combo guard? It doesn't really matter — she's a damn fine basketball player, tailor made for today's world of position-less hoops. Just give her the rock and let her cook. 8 ZARA RUSSELL dob: June 23, 2007 (18) Territory: Australian Capital Territory Height: 185cm Club/college: Centre of Excellence Low down: A mainstay of the junior national team program, Russell's poise, leadership and powerful frame make her a blue chip Opals prospect of the future. Hard not to think of London Olympian and green and gold three-and-D mainstay Rachel Jarry when you watch the ACT product operate. Big, strong, uncompromising and positionally versatile. Coach's dream. 9 MONIQUE BOBONGIE dob: December 27, 2006 (18) State: Queensland Height: 178cm Experience: Club/college: Canberra Capitals (WNBL) Low down: Queensland's back-to-back female athlete of the year in 2023 and 2024, Bobongie is an athlete with maturity well beyond her tender years. At just 17, the young Indigenous starlet carved out a starting role in the WNBL with Canberra last season and will soon jump into pre-season training with the Caps on her return from the Czech Republic. And she's won the admiration of Opals assistant Paul Goriss, who has ordained her a national team lock: 'I see her as being a future Opal and not that far in the future. She most definitely has the attributes. She can handle the ball, she shoots the ball really well and is a smart decision maker with her passing.' 10 EMILIJA DAKIC dob: February 6, 2007 (18) State: Victoria Height: 178cm Club/college: Florida (NCAA) Low down: Scoring point guard with great defensive instincts, Dakic can switch on talls and smalls and loves the physical challenge of trying to stop the big units. Heads to the mighty Gators this year as a graduate of the Centre of Excellence after spending time as a training player at WNBL club Southside. 11 MADISON RYAN dob: March 31, 2009 (16) State: Victoria Height: 185cm Club/college: Sandringham (NBL1) Low down: The baby of the bunch who doesn't take a back seat. The rangy 16-year -old wing started the Gems' tournament opener and shredded Brazil for 22 points on a wildly efficient 9-11 shooting. The 4-6 from deep in that game is an indicator of the offensive weaponry at the Victorian's command. There will be no rest for Ryan, who will just about go straight into prep for September's FIBA U17 Asia Cup with the Sapphires — led by Tom Garlepp, husband of Gems' coach Renae. 12 SITAYA FAGAN dob: March 24, 2008 (17) State: Victoria Height: 189cm Club/college: Centre of Excellence Low down: Highest-potential junior in the country who possesses remarkable physical gifts and a game that is quickly catching up. With the wingspan of an eagle and the speed of a cheetah, it's no wonder the 17-year-old has 18 of the best NCAA college programs fighting each other to secure a commitment from her. Fagan is an excitement machine with the tools to one day be the best basketballer in the country, period. 13 MANUELA PUOCH dob: October 5, 2006 (18) State: Victoria Height: 184cm Club/college: Southside Flyers (WNBL) Low down: Little big sister of WNBA draftee Nyadiew Puoch, Manuela is sublimely skilled but still working on her motor and mobility. A powerhouse in the post who eats glass for a living and loves to stretch out to the three-point line where she has no fear launching. An exciting frontline prospect who is skilled beyond her 18 years and will only get better from here. 14 MONIQUE WILLIAMS dob: August 11, 2006 (18) State: Western Australia Height: 190cm Club/college: Vanderbilt (NCAA) Low down: WA's only Gems World Cup representative is a tower of strength who has fought back from a shocking Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear, aged just 14. Williams is developing into a stretch big, showing a penchant for a sweet mid-range jumpshot, along with a desire to mix it with the tall timber under the hoop. And her on-court talents are more-than matched by her off-court smarts, the disciplined student graduated with high honours and chose Vanderbilt as much for its basketball program as its academic pursuits. 15 CALLIE HINDER dob: August 16, 2007 (17) State: New South Wales Height: 198cm Low down: Only recently bobbed up on Australian junior talent radars — owing to the fact she's lived in the USA most of her life as the daughter of former Boomer and Sydney King Russell Hinder, who packed his bags for the US following the end of his playing career. Still shy of her 18th birthday and already standing nearly 200cm, Hinder casts an imposing figure over Australian basketball. With multiple division I NCAA offers to choose from, the shot-blocking machine will hone her craft in the US college system.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Canada just falls short of bronze against Spain at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
BRNO — Somtochukwu-Blessed Okafor hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:17 left as Spain spoiled Canada's effort to repeat as a bronze medallist with a 70-68 win at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Canada was down two entering the fourth quarter and was up 67-65 with just over two minutes left. Ada Toribio tied it for Spain with a layup with 2:02 remaining. After a missed floater by Canada's Cearah Parchment with 1:31 left, Okafor hit the dagger to give her a game-high of 23 points. Avery Howell hit one of her two free throws with 1:07 remaining but Canada fell short of inching any closer. Canada fell to Australia 87-75 in the semifinals on Saturday resulting in its appearance in the bronze-medal game. Spain lost to the United States 70-58 in the other semifinal. Syla Swords led Canada, which won bronze in 2023, with 20 points. The University of Michigan star finished as Canada's leading scorer in the tournament with 15.9 per contest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025. The Canadian Press
India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
Watch: England spinner's 17-year-old brother lights up T20 Blast with hat-trick
17-year-old Farhan Ahmed was on fire as he picked up a hat-trick in Nottinghamshire's T20 Blast match against Lancashire on Friday, July 18, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. He dismissed Luke Wood, Tom Aspinwall, and Mitchell Stanley, finishing with impressive figures of 17 years and 147 days old, Farhan - the younger brother of England spinner Rehan Ahmed - became the second-youngest player to take a hat-trick in T20 in the match, Farhan also claimed the wickets of Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings and T20 veteran Chris Green. Thanks to his exceptional bowling, Nottinghamshire bowled Lancashire out for 126 runs in 20 overs. Here's the video of Farhan Ahmed's hat-trick in T20 BlastFARHAN AHMED HAS A VITALITY BLAST HAT-TRICK AT 17 YEARS OLD!!!!! Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) July 18, 2025Nottinghamshire went on to win by four wickets, although Tom Moores earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive 75-run innings. Despite their win and Farhan's outstanding performance, Nottinghamshire failed to qualify for the the ongoing T20 Blast, Farhan has taken eight wickets from six matches at an economy rate of Ahmed rising rapidly Last year, Farhan made headlines as Nottinghamshire's youngest first-class cricketer at just 16 years and 189 days old. On his debut, he took seven wickets for 140 runs against Surrey at Trent Bridge. He went on to become the youngest player in England's first-class cricket history to take 10 wickets in a match - also setting the record for the youngest player in County Championship history to achieve a 10-wicket 13 first-class matches and 21 innings so far, Farhan has taken 38 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls, one five-wicket haul, and one 10-wicket was also part of the England squad for the 2024 U19 World Cup, where he took five wickets in four games at an economy rate of 3.22.- Ends
Russia Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- Russia Today
EU state ‘denies entry' to African basketball champions
Mali has accused the Czech Republic of refusing entry visas to its under-19 women's basketball team, forcing the African champions to forfeit their place at an international competition in Brno. The West African nation denounced the move as an 'unfriendly attitude' that violates the responsibilities of host countries in global sporting events. In a statement on Monday, Mali's Foreign Ministry said it had delivered a message 'to strongly protest the Czech authorities' refusal to grant entry visas' to the team, and demanded an explanation for what it described as an 'unfortunate event.' 'This deeply regrettable incident… caused Mali to miss this world-class competition, at which the Malian team… should represent the whole African continent,' the ministry stated. The Malian team had been due to compete in the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) U-19 World Cup tournament in the EU state from July 12 to 20. They had secured their spot after winning the 2024 Under-18 Women's AfroBasket in South Africa's capital, Pretoria – their ninth continental title. According to local media, the squad was unable to depart because their travel documents remained with the Czech Embassy in Senegal's capital, Dakar, the only post mandated to process visas for Malians after Prague shut down its mission in Bamako in 2022. The Maliweb news outlet reported that efforts were made with Spanish basketball authorities to arrange Schengen transit visas, but Czech rules required direct clearance from its Dakar consulate, leaving no time to meet competition deadlines. FIBA said it had been informed that the Malian delegation was unable to travel to Brno due to visa issues. As a result, the team's three scheduled matches against Australia, France, and Brazil would be recorded as forfeits, the organization stated. The diplomatic fallout comes amid deepening ties between Russia and the Sahel Alliance states – Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso – across multiple fronts, including sports. In May, Niger hosted a boxing event featuring fighters from Russia and the three African nations to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II victory. Last year, the inaugural Vladimir Putin Sambo Tournament was held in Burkina Faso to promote solidarity and strengthen Moscow's cooperation with its African partners.
