2014 USA Teams Not Coached by a Duke Coach Thread

[awhom111]

The United States U17 Girls certainly found their rhythm today against France, blasting them 88-40 including the bench delivering a 26-1 final quarter. The team now gets a day off before facing Mali.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Also in their group, China beat Mali 62-33.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In Group C, Australia eventually overcame Slovakia 58-51 and Japan eased past Mexico 65-36.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In Group B, Brazil beat Italy 54-33 after the teams played a dreadful first half. Spain beat Egypt 87-54.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In Group A, Hungary won in overtime again by overcoming the hosts 88-85. Canada got their first win by beating South Korea 68-47.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

[awhom111]

Here is the stream for tomorrow's U17 game as the United States is likely to dominate Mali. The game is at 12:00pm EDT and the video can be replayed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqtuGQYVbcg

[awhom111]

The Group Stage of the U17 Girls World Championship finished on Tuesday. As expected, the United States beat Mali easily 78-22.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In the other Group D game, France beat China 75-42.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
Standings: United States 3-0, France 2-1, China 1-2, Mali 0-3

In Group C, Australia took case of Mexico in the second half to win 64-42. Japan pulled off a bit of an upset by grinding out a 49-47 win over Slovakia.
Here are the boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
Standings: Australia 3-0, Japan 2-1, Slovakia 1-2, Mexico 0-3

In Group B, Spain showed its strength by topping the group with a 73-52 win over Brazil. Italy beat Egypt 65-48 to stay out of last place.
Here are the boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
Standings: Spain 3-0, Brazil 2-1, Italy 1-2, Egypt 0-3

In Group A, Hungary looked to avoid drama for the first time after a solid first half, but they let South Korea right back into the game and had to old on to a 73-68 win. The hosts beat Canada 71-62 to take second place.
Here are the boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
Standings: Hungary 3-0, Czech Republic 2-1, Canada 1-2, South Korea 0-3

The tournament continues with the knockout round featuring all 16 teams starting on Wednesday. All four of the teams from the Americas ended up in the same quadrant of the bracket. The United States plays Mexico at 2:15 pm EDT and the game can be watched live or on replay here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fBBzdINvY

Brackets:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...#|tab=brackets
Hungary
Egypt
Japan
China

Canada
Brazil
Mexico
United States

Czech Republic
Italy
Australia
Mali

South Korea
Spain
Slovakia
France

[awhom111]

The first elimination games took place in the U17 Girls World Championship today. The United States moves on easily after wearing out Mexico 91-35.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

The next game for the team in the quadrant of the Americas is Canada, after they beat Brazil 52-40 after controlling the fourth quarter.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In the same half of the bracket as the United States, Hungary finally got their first simple game, beating Egypt 100-47. They meet Japan, which won the clash of two Asian teams 69-44 over China.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

On the other side of the bracket, the hosts needed a furious comeback to beat Italy 61-57. They face Australia, who eased past Mali 72-34. France was nearly stunned by the original hosts of the tournament, but came back late to escape 47-42. Spain continued to roll, beating South Korea 80-51.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Here are the two remaining brackets as action picks up again on Friday:
Championship:

Hungary
Japan
Canada
United States

Czech Republic
Australia
Spain
France

Classification for 9th:
Egypt
China
Brazil
Mexico

Italy
Mali
South Korea
Slovakia

[awhom111]

Here is the link for the quarterfinal game against Canada tomorrow at 9:00am EDT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYQdCx5eJBs

[awhom111]

The United States faced Canada and celebrated the holiday with a dominating 86-45 win. The semifinal is scheduled for tomorrow at approximately 2:15pm EDT barring any late schedule changes. ESPNU was slated to show the game, but that could change.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

The Americans will face Hungary, which won their quarterfinal 61-51 over Japan. On the other side of the bracket, the hosts pulled off a surprising result by beating Australia 61-50. They will face Spain, which beat France 73-54.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

The other eight teams were fighting for ninth place. Brazil won the battle of the teams from the Americas with a 60-44 win over Mexico. They face China next after their 68-51 win over Egypt. Mali surprised an underwhelming Italy team 46-44 on the other side of the bracket. South Korea also stays in the hunt after beating Slovakia 55-40.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Here are the remaining matchups:

Semifinals:
Hungary vs United States
Czech Republic vs Spain

5th to 8th:
Japan vs Canada
Australia vs France

9th to 12th:
China vs Brazil
Mali vs South Korea

13th to 16th:
Egypt vs Mexico
Italy vs Slovakia

[awhom111]

The United States is one step closer to the World U17 Girls Championship. Hungary tested them for over a half, but could not keep up as the final was 91-63. The final will be on ESPNU at 2:15pm EDT tomorrow.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

The other team in the final will be Spain, which pounded the hosts 73-41.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In the hunt for fifth place, Canada edged Japan 46-45. They face Australia, which beat France 65-48.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Competing for ninth place, Brazil ground out a 48-44 win over China. South Korea beat Mali 76-67.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Trying avoid finishing last, Mexico needed overtime to beat Egypt 76-70. Italy recovered a bit to beat Slovakia 57-38.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Last day of games:
1st: United States vs Spain
3rd: Hungary vs Czech Republic
5th: Canada vs Australia
7th: Japan vs France
9th: Brazil vs South Korea
11th: China vs Mali
13th: Mexico vs Italy
15th: Egypt vs Slovakia

[awhom111]

It was the U17 Girls World Championship final as the United States took on Spain. They led for most of the game, but Spain fought back from larger deficits to keep the game close, taking a few leads in the fourth quarter before the American team made a couple of key plays down the stretch to hang on to a 77-75 win to grab the title. The team had to offset an incredible 40 point performance from Angela Salvadores of Spain.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

In the third place game, Hungary beat the hosts 67-61 despite a poor first quarter.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Australia salvaged fifth place after pounding Canada 69-39.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Japan came back in the fourth quarter to beat France 65-60 for seventh place.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Brazil used a big fourth quarter to beat South Korea 68-63 to capture ninth place.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

China stifled Mali 61-27 to take eleventh place.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Italy had huge first and fourth quarters to offset terrible middle quarters to beat Mexico 64-52 for thirteenth place.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Slovakia did enough in the fourth quarter to eat Egypt 63-55 to avoid last place in the tournament they were originally supposed to host.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17women/2...ore_statistics

Final Ranking:
United States
Spain
Hungary
Czech Republic
Australia
Canada
Japan
France
Brazil
South Korea
China
Mali
Italy
Mexico
Slovakia
Egypt

[awhom111]

The USA U17 tryouts get underway in just over a week. More than the prospect of a world title is on the line as the tournament is in Dubai this year.
Here is the list of players:
http://www.usab.com/mens/u17/roster.aspx

[awhom111]

Even with a senior team getting ready in Las Vegas, thing are busy in Colorado Springs. The U18 Girls team has been getting ready for their FIBA Americas age group championship.

The U17 Boys are in the middle of determining who will head to the World Championship and get a free trip to Dubai. The roster is down to 17.
Story:
http://www.usab.com/news-events/news...announced.aspx
Roster:
http://www.usab.com/mens/u17/roster.aspx

[awhom111]

The U17 Boys team has been named for the World Championships in Dubai. I wonder how many future Duke players are on the list?

Roster:
http://www.usab.com/mens/u17/roster.aspx
Article:
http://www.usab.com/news-events/news...-unveiled.aspx

A good number of these games will be on ESPNU.

[awhom111]

The FIBA Americas U18 Girls Championship starts Wednesday in Colorado Springs.

The opener against Mexico can be watch live or on replay here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt2e11kcukI

The U17 Boys team has arrived in Qatar and participated in a few activities on their way to Dubai.

[awhom111]

The USA U18 Girls team opened the FIBA Americas tournament in Colorado Springs with a 104-55 win. A lot of players who will be making an impact on the NCAA scene and the ACC had solid first outings.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In their group, Canada started their tournament with a 65-34 win over El Salvador.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the other group, Argentina opened the tournament by grinding out a 45-40 win over Chile. Puerto Rico recorded a somewhat surprising 64-57 win over Brazil.
Boxscores:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

Thursday, USA game against El Salvador can be seen here live and on replay at 7:30pm EDT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v1w7WF5150

[awhom111]

The first USA U17 Boy's game against Greece will be live on ESPN3 on Friday at 1:00pm EDT and delayed on ESPNU at midnight. It is too bad that the game is not being shown live as it may be the best test that the American team gets. Games involving other teams can be seen on FIBA's YouTube channel.


The USA U18 Girls continued to put on a show for the home fans in Colorado Springs as they used a balanced attack to pound El Salvador 118-50. Unsurprisingly, that means that they will be advancing to the semifinals.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the other game in the group, Canada beat Mexico 81-54 and after the last game of the night knew that it was also moving on to the semifinals.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the other group, Brazil opened the day with a 61-56 win over Argentina after a fourth quarter rally. Chile beat Puerto Rico 63-51 to create two key games on the final day of the group stage.
Boxscores:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

Here is the link to the final preliminary round game against Mexico set for 7:30pm EDT on Friday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld3YhYKf11g

[awhom111]

The United States U18 Girl's team finished off the preliminary stage of the group round with a 107-76 win over Canada to take the top spot, although they did trail after one quarter.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In their group, Mexico doubled up El Salvador 74-37.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the other group both games would have the winner move on. Brazil grabbed the first spot by beating Chile 75-63. Argentina edged Puerto Rico 47-44 to take the second spot.
Boxscores:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...3&t=UVDHILRRMU

Saturday's semifinal against Argentina can be seen here at 7:30pm EDT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnwoRE0VgY8

Here are all the matchups:

Semifinals:
Brazil vs Canada
United States vs Argentina

5th Place:
Mexico vs Puerto Rico
Chile vs El Salvador

The USA U17 Boy's team got one of their biggest challenges ever in the World Championships, but beat Greece 87-77 in the opener in Dubai.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

The second game against Angola is live on ESPNU at 8:30am EDT Saturday.

Angola opened the tournament by beating the Philippines 82-72.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group B, Australia opened with a 97-84 win over Japan in overtime. France took control in the second half to beat Canada 76-66.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group C, Puerto Rico surprised Spain 67-65 with a strong fourth quarter. Italy demolished the United Arab Emirates 121-32.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group D, Serbia finally pulled away from China to win 80-68. Argentina eased past Egypt 74-39.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

[awhom111]

The United States U17 Boy's team had a pretty easy game in their second try at the World Championships and beat Angola 99-56.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

The other game in the group went to Greece as they beat the Philippines 85-65.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group B, Canada pounded Japan over the last three quarters to win 96-52. Australia edged France 84-81 in the other game in the group.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group C, Puerto Rico beat Italy 58-51. Spain heaped more misery on the hosts with a 138-27 win as they outscored the United Arab Emirates' full game score in each quarter.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

In Group D, Serbia beat Egypt 81-63. Argentina just edged China 75-70.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0...ore_statistics

The United States U18 Girl's team beat Argentina 97-51 in the semifinals to advance to the finals in Colorado Springs.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...5&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the other semifinal, Canada beat Brazil 67-60 to set up another set of rematches.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...5&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the fight for 5th place, Puerto Rico beat Mexico 68-51 in the first game. Chile then beat El Salvador 63-41.
Boxscores:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...4&t=UVDHILRRMU
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...4&t=UVDHILRRMU

Final day games:
7th: Mexico vs El Salvador
5th: Puerto Rico vs Chile
3rd: Argentina vs Brazil
1st: United States vs Canada

[awhom111]

The USA U17 Boy's team finished up the preliminary round against the Philippines at 10:45am EDT on ESPNU.

It was the final day of the FIBA Americas U18 Girl's Championship.

Mexico beat El Salvador 77-45 for 7th place.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...6&t=UVDHILRRMU

Puerto Rico managed to grind out a 51-49 win over Chile for 5th place.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...6&t=UVDHILRRMU

Argentina prevailed 69-67 over Brazil for 3rd place.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...6&t=UVDHILRRMU

In the Final, the United States took care of business in their rematch against Canada and won 104-74.
Boxscore:
http://fibaamericas.com/en/box.asp?g...6&t=UVDHILRRMU

[awhom111]

The United States U17 Boy's team finished the preliminary round with an easy 124-64 win over the Philippines.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

Tuesday's Round of 16 game with Japan will be live on ESPNU at 6:15am EDT.

The other game in the group was a 62-51 Greece win over Angola.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
Standings: United States 3-0, Greece 2-1, Angola 1-2, Philippines 0-3

In Group B, France beat Japan 96-51 and topped the group. Canada beat Australia 85-74.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
Standings: France 2-1, Canada 2-1, Australia 2-1, Japan 0-3

In Group C, Italy beat Spain 64-50 after controlling the second half. Puerto Rico was the latest team to heap misery on the hosts with a 110-53 win.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
Standings: Puerto Rico 3-0, Italy 2-1, Spain 1-2, United Arab Emirates 0-3

In Group D, China beat Egypt 84-58. Serbia did just enough after an even first half to edge past Argentina 60-57.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
Standings: Serbia 3-0, Argentina 2-1, China 1-2, Egypt 0-3

Bracket:
United States vs Japan
Italy vs China
Angola vs Canada
United Arab Emirates vs Canada
Greece vs Australia
Puerto Rico vs Egypt
Philippines vs France
Spain vs Argentina

[roywhite]

The United States U17 Boy's team finished the preliminary round with an easy 124-64 win over the Philippines.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

Tuesday's Round of 16 game with Japan will be live on ESPNU at 6:15am EDT.

The USA squeaked by Japan 122 to 38. Yikes.

[awhom111]

The United States U17 team started the knockout rounds of the world championship with an easy 122-38 win over Japan.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

Their quarterfinal is at 6:15 am EDT on Thursday on ESPNU.

Their opponent will be China, which beat Italy 79-67.
Boxscore:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

On their side of the bracket, Canada beat Angola 106-59. Serbia handed another lopsided loss to the hosts with a 116-31 win.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

On the other side of the bracket, Australia beat Greece 84-76. Puerto Rico needed overtime to beat Egypt 86-79. France beat the Philippines 86-57. Spain beat Argentina 64-57 in one of the expected good games of the day.
Boxscores:
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics
http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/1...ore_statistics

Brackets:

Championship:
United States vs China
Canada vs Serbia
Australia vs Puerto Rico
France vs Spain

9th place:
Japan vs Italy
Angola vs United Arab Emirates
Greece vs Egypt
Philippines vs Argentina