FIBA U17 World Championship

[Bob Green]

The USA defeated Argentina 82-70 in their first game at the FIBA U17 World Championship being held in Hamburg, Germany. Here is the game recap (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/news/p/eid/4718/nid/40956/sid/4718/game-report.html) and box score (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/p/eid/4718/gid/3/grid/A/rid/7200/sid/4718/game.html). The recap credits stifling defense including a full court press as the difference.

Mike Gilchrist led the way with an impressive 22 points and 15 rebounds.

[Big Pappa]

The USA defeated Argentina 82-70 in their first game at the FIBA U17 World Championship being held in Hamburg, Germany. Here is the game recap (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/news/p/eid/4718/nid/40956/sid/4718/game-report.html) and box score (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/p/eid/4718/gid/3/grid/A/rid/7200/sid/4718/game.html). The recap credits stifling defense including a full court press as the difference.

Mike Gilchrist led the way with an impressive 22 points and 15 rebounds.

I haven't been able to see them yet, but according to many guys I talked to at the FIBA U-18 games, this is the most talented U-17 squad ever.

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/u17/roster.html

[Bob Green]

USA improves to 2-0 with a 102-66 (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/p/eid/4718/gid/5/grid/A/rid/7200/sid/4718/game.html) shellacking of Lithuania. Brad Beal and James McAdoo were the leading scorers with 16 points each. McAdoo led the team in rebounds with seven, while Quinn Cook dished out eight assists.

Our next game is on Monday against China. The game starts at 1645 Central European Time which is 1045 Eastern or 0745 Pacific.

[Bob Green]

USA is up on Egypt 38-16 at the end of the 1st Quarter. Quinn Cook has six points and four assists. Brad Beal (Florida commit) is the leading scorer with 13 points. USA was 7/10 on 3-pointers during the first quarter.

[Big Pappa]

USA is up on Egypt 38-16 at the end of the 1st Quarter. Quinn Cook has six points and four assists. Brad Beal (Florida commit) is the leading scorer with 13 points. USA was 7/10 on 3-pointers during the first quarter.

Brad Beal is the real deal. Florida could have been really good in the next few years if Austin had decided to stay with his original commitment. After watching Pat Young dominate in San Antonio, put him with Beal, Rivers, and two other 2010 commits Casey Prather and Cody Larson. That is a stacked squad for the 2011-2012 year.

[MisterRoddy]

Brad Beal is the real deal. Florida could have been really good in the next few years if Austin had decided to stay with his original commitment. After watching Pat Young dominate in San Antonio, put him with Beal, Rivers, and two other 2010 commits Casey Prather and Cody Larson. That is a stacked squad for the 2011-2012 year.

Don't forget Erving Walker and possibly Kenny Boynton, also add in transfer Mike Rosario and I'm sure they will be fine without Rivers.

[Big Pappa]

Don't forget Erving Walker and possibly Kenny Boynton, also add in transfer Mike Rosario and I'm sure they will be fine without Rivers.

Good point. They are also on the short lists of Rakeem Christmas, Adonis Thomas, and Sam Thompson.

[Bob Green]

Quinn Cook ended up dishing out 10 assists in the USA 132-64 (http://hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/p/ct/3/eid/4718/gid/11/grid/A/rid/7200/sid/4718/game.html) victory.

[Bob Green]

There doesn't seem to be much interest in discussing the U17 World Championship on the board, however, I'll bump it back to the top once again. USA plays Australia in the Quarterfinals on Friday morning at 1045 Eastern. Our semi-final opponent will be the winner of the Canada/China game (yes, I'm guaranteeing a USA victory over Australia).

Quinn Cook averaged 7.8 assists and 9.2 points per game over the five games of the preliminary round. He is the starting point guard. Brad Beal (Florida), James McAdoo (UNC) and Michael Gilchrist (Kentucky) are the leading scorers.

[NSDukeFan]

There doesn't seem to be much interest in discussing the U17 World Championship on the board, however, I'll bump it back to the top once again. USA plays Australia in the Quarterfinals on Friday morning at 1045 Eastern. Our semi-final opponent will be the winner of the Canada/China game (yes, I'm guaranteeing a USA victory over Australia).

Quinn Cook averaged 7.8 assists and 9.2 points per game over the five games of the preliminary round. He is the starting point guard. Brad Beal (Florida), James McAdoo (UNC) and Michael Gilchrist (Kentucky) are the leading scorers.

Thanks for the reports. I am curious that M. Teague hasn't been getting more playing time and production for the U-17 team. I was under the impression that he was a top-5 recruit and some people ranked him ahead of Rivers in the backcourt. After hearing of Austin's outstanding performance at the U-18 championships, I would have expected Teague to be dominant at the U-17. Is he just not getting the playing time on a stacked team? Or...?

[roywhite]

There doesn't seem to be much interest in discussing the U17 World Championship on the board, however, I'll bump it back to the top once again. USA plays Australia in the Quarterfinals on Friday morning at 1045 Eastern. Our semi-final opponent will be the winner of the Canada/China game (yes, I'm guaranteeing a USA victory over Australia).

Quinn Cook averaged 7.8 assists and 9.2 points per game over the five games of the preliminary round. He is the starting point guard. Brad Beal (Florida), James McAdoo (UNC) and Michael Gilchrist (Kentucky) are the leading scorers.

Hey, Bob, thanks for posting these accounts. I've been reading them and appreciate the info.

USA Basketball overall seems to be healthier than it has been in quite some time. Some of that credit should definitely go to Coach K and Jerry Colangelo.

[Bob Green]

I am curious that M. Teague hasn't been getting more playing time and production for the U-17 team.....Is he just not getting the playing time on a stacked team? Or...?

Quinn Cook is the starting point guard and has played 110 minutes in five games. Teague has played 94 minutes. A comparison of key stats:

Cook: 9.2 points, 7.8 assists, 2.8 turnovers, and 3.2 rebounds per game
Teague: 7.2 points, 5.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers, and 2 rebounds per game

Here is a link to the USA Cumulative Stats (http://www.hamburg2010.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/10/fu17wc/men/team/p/eid/4718/sid/4718/tid/379/accumulated-statistics.html). I believe Teague has been getting significant playing time, and he was instrumental off the bench against Serbia when the USA fell behind in the 1st Quarter, however, Quinn Cook is a dynamite point guard.

Edit: 3-point field goal percentages: Cook is shooting 52.9% on 3-pointers (9/17), while Teague is 0.0% (0/8).

[Bob Green]

Hey, Bob, thanks for posting these accounts. I've been reading them and appreciate the info.

You're welcome! I really enjoy following and discussing USA Basketball. The young player's performances in these games are indicative of how they will perform at the collegiate level.

[Bob Green]

USA will face Canada in the semi-finals after disposing of Australia 105-70 (http://live-statistic.fiba.com/index.html?ref=FIBA.com&event=4718&game=34). Quinn Cook finished with 2 points and 7 assists in only 16 minutes of action. Andre Drummond had a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds in 14 minutes. The big scorers were Brad Beal with 25 points (22 mins) and James McAdoo with 17 points (18 mins). Justin Anderson played 7 minutes and scored 5 points.

[airowe]

There doesn't seem to be much interest in discussing the U17 World Championship on the board, however, I'll bump it back to the top once again. USA plays Australia in the Quarterfinals on Friday morning at 1045 Eastern. Our semi-final opponent will be the winner of the Canada/China game (yes, I'm guaranteeing a USA victory over Australia).

Quinn Cook averaged 7.8 assists and 9.2 points per game over the five games of the preliminary round. He is the starting point guard. Brad Beal (Florida), James McAdoo (UNC) and Michael Gilchrist (Kentucky) are the leading scorers.

Quinn Cook should very much be someone that we're paying attention to in this tourney. The coaching staff certainly is.

[MisterRoddy]

Quinn Cook should very much be someone that we're paying attention to in this tourney. The coaching staff certainly is.

I hope this kids recruitment drags on until KI decides if he's staying or leaving. I think we'd have a great shot at him if KI does leave early.

[NSDukeFan]

Quinn Cook should very much be someone that we're paying attention to in this tourney. The coaching staff certainly is.

I have been impressed that he has been starting ahead of Teague and playing very well. Did I read somewhere that Nate is at the tourney now?

[airowe]

I have been impressed that he has been starting ahead of Teague and playing very well. Did I read somewhere that Nate is at the tourney now?

Nationwide Nate has expanded to International Nate. He is our answer to Worldwide Wes.

[jimsumner]

Maybe he gets to keep his frequent flyer miles.

[NSDukeFan]

Nationwide Nate has expanded to International Nate. He is our answer to Worldwide Wes.

I assume if we have an answer to Worldwide Wes, there will be no stopping us now.

[Bob Green]

I hope this kids recruitment drags on until KI decides if he's staying or leaving.

I hope Quinn Cook is in the truck long before Kyrie decides. Cook is a true point guard with a solid 3-point shot and I'd love to see him as a Blue Devil.

[MisterRoddy]

I hope Quinn Cook is in the truck long before Kyrie decides. Cook is a true point guard with a solid 3-point shot and I'd love to see him as a Blue Devil.

I mean more that I doubt he would decide on us before knowing whether KI was staying or leaving. Obviously, having a commitment before then would be fantastic.

[Bob Green]

End of 1st Quarter: USA 30 - Canada 17. USA rips off seven straight points to open the 2nd Quarter to take a 37-17 lead.

[Bob Green]

Canada is making a game of it outscoring the USA by 7 in the 2nd Quarter. Halftime: USA 48 - Canada 42. Quinn Cook has 7 points and 2 assists. Michael Gilchrist is the big scorer with 18 and 11 rebounds.

[airowe]

Canada is making a game of it outscoring the USA by 7 in the 2nd Quarter. Halftime: USA 48 - Canada 42. Quinn Cook has 7 points and 2 assists. Michael Gilchrist is the big scorer with 18 and 11 rebounds.

Thanks for the updates Bob. How's Chasson Randle playing? Do you have a minute breakdown?

[Bob Green]

How's Chasson Randle playing? Do you have a minute breakdown?

Randle has 2 points and an assist in 5 minutes. Here is a link (http://live-statistic.fiba.com/index.html?ref=FIBA.com&event=4718&game=41) to the box score and play by play.

[airowe]

Randle has 2 points and an assist in 5 minutes. Here is a link (http://live-statistic.fiba.com/index.html?ref=FIBA.com&event=4718&game=41) to the box score and play by play.

Thanks Bob! Gilchrist looks like he's going off.

[Bob Green]

USA advances to the Gold Medal game with a 103-83 win over Canada.

[Bob Green]

At the end of the 1st Quarter of the Gold Medal game: USA 29 - Poland 24. Quinn Cook hasn't scored but he has dished out three assists. The leading scorer is Tony Wroten with seven points.

[Bob Green]

Halftime: USA 58 - Poland 41. Quinn Cook has seven assists. The leading scorers are Brad Beal with 13 points, Tony Wroten with 12 and James McAdoo with 10.

[roywhite]

Halftime: USA 58 - Poland 41. Quinn Cook has seven assists. The leading scorers are Brad Beal with 13 points, Tony Wroten with 12 and James McAdoo with 10.

Thanks, Bob. Quinn Cook likely to become a major Duke target?

I see where he recently transferred to Oak Hill Academy for his senior year (not that he was at a bad hoops program in DeMatha).

[Bob Green]

End of 3rd Quarter: USA 78 - Poland 62.

[Bob Green]

Final Score: USA 111 - Poland 80. Congratulations to the USA U17 team for winning the World Championship. Quinn Cook stat line: 11 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 points.

The USA has now won the last four major men's championships: 2008 Olympics, 2009 U19, 2010 U18 and 2010 U17. Next up is the Men's National Team and the 2010 World Championship in Turkey 28 August to 12 September.