CANADA BEATS VENEZUELA TO QUALIFY FOR 2010 U17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Last Updated: June 26, 2009
By Tanya Phillipps, basketball.ca
MENDOZA, Argentina – Team Canada played Venezuela on Sunday in the bronze medal match of the FIBA Americas U16 Championships – at stake a berth to 2010 World Championships. The Canadians dominated Team Venezuela, winning 106-81.
“Right from the first day of training camp at the Air Canada Centre there was a real positive energy and chemistry amongst our Cadet athletes and staff," said Head Coach Roy Rana. “This incredible accomplishment for Canada was a true team effort and the results came together perfectly in our bronze medal victory against Venezuela .”
Canada’s captain, point guard Kevin Pangos (Holland Landing, Ont.), took control of the game, leading all scorers with 28 points. Jonathan Alexander-Guillaume (Toronto) again was strong on both ends of the court, racking up a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards. Duane Notice (Vaughan, Ont.) had 18 points and Nick Lewis (Scarborough, Ont.) added 14.
While Venezuela’s Edyn Lugo and Israel de Jesus Key both contributed 17 points and Michael Gamboa collected a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Canada maintained control of the entire game, leading 23-10 after the first quarter.
In the second, Venezuela managed to adjust its offence in an effort to cut the lead. At the end of the period, Venezuela had racked up 21 points to Canada’s 19, but the red-and-white still maintained the lead at the half, 42-31.
The third period was much of the same as Canada continued to put on a shooting show while protecting its basket. The Venezuelans were better on offence than in the first half, scoring 23 points, but Canada answered with 29 including some clutch three-point shots.
Venezuela had its best quarter in the fourth, collecting 29 points. But Team Canada was just too dominant, scoring 33 in the fourth to take away the win 106-81. The winning formula for the red-and-white was excellent shooting as Canada was 48 per cent from the three-point line versus 29 per cent for Team Venezuela.
With this win, Canada qualified to compete in the first ever FIBA U17 World Championship next summer in Germany. Joining Canada from the Americas zone will be gold medallist Team USA and silver medallist Argentina.
“To qualify in this inaugural event speaks volumes about the depth of talent in our country,” said Wayne Parrish, CEO and Executive Director for Canada Basketball.
“We worked closely with the athletes, their families and our provincial partners to provide this once in a lifetime opportunity for our young athletes to compete internationally. A big congratulations to the Cadet Team for doing all of the hard work, to win the bronze and bring Canada to the 2010 Worlds.”
On the tournament leaderboard, Canada’s Negus Webster-Chan led all players in three-pointers, shooting 47.1 per cent. Teammate Pangos led in free throw shooting percentage, 89.7, and was second in assists (19), steals (16) and three-pointers made (10).
The Cadet team’s first international event “was a great learning experience for us," Pangos said.
"The tournament was an opportunity to test our skills against some of the best talent in the world. And now we have a chance to take our game to the next level.”
In other games Sunday:
USA defeated host Argentina to win the gold medal game 101-87. The Americans had three players with 20-plus points in the game -- Bradley Beal (26), Quinn Cook (22) and James McAdoo (20, plus 12 rebounds). Luciano Massarelli and Thomas Zanzotera led Argentina with 18 and 17 points respectively. But the Argentines struggled on the boards collecting only 26 rebounds to USA’s 57. USA took the gold, while host Argentina had to settle for silver.
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Brazil beat Puerto Rico 82-79 in the final day of competition to finish fifth. Brazil’s Leonardo Miendl led all scorers with 26 points, while teammate Igor Avelino added 18 points and eight boards. Carmelo Carbonell was again a big contributor for Puerto Rico, scoring 24 points followed by Gary Ramirez who scored 21. After a big second quarter deficit Puerto Rico came out strong in the second half, but Brazil was able to maintain its lead.
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The Bahamas managed to win a game on the last day of the tournament, beating Mexico 87-83. After a tie in the first quarter, the Bahamas pulled away in the second to finish the half up 42-33. It was neck and neck in the third, then the Bahamas ran out of steam in the fourth but managed to hold on for the win. Bahamas’ Wanaah Bail was strong throughout the game, collecting 30 points and 18 rebounds. Garth Brown Jr. added 23.
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For complete box scores and standings from the FIBA Americas U16 Championships visit www.fibaamericas.com.
(with information from FIBA Americas)
MENDOZA, Argentina – Team Canada played Venezuela on Sunday in the bronze medal match of the FIBA Americas U16 Championships – at stake a berth to 2010 World Championships. The Canadians dominated Team Venezuela, winning 106-81.
“Right from the first day of training camp at the Air Canada Centre there was a real positive energy and chemistry amongst our Cadet athletes and staff," said Head Coach Roy Rana. “This incredible accomplishment for Canada was a true team effort and the results came together perfectly in our bronze medal victory against Venezuela .”
Canada’s captain, point guard Kevin Pangos (Holland Landing, Ont.), took control of the game, leading all scorers with 28 points. Jonathan Alexander-Guillaume (Toronto) again was strong on both ends of the court, racking up a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards. Duane Notice (Vaughan, Ont.) had 18 points and Nick Lewis (Scarborough, Ont.) added 14.
While Venezuela’s Edyn Lugo and Israel de Jesus Key both contributed 17 points and Michael Gamboa collected a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Canada maintained control of the entire game, leading 23-10 after the first quarter.
In the second, Venezuela managed to adjust its offence in an effort to cut the lead. At the end of the period, Venezuela had racked up 21 points to Canada’s 19, but the red-and-white still maintained the lead at the half, 42-31.
The third period was much of the same as Canada continued to put on a shooting show while protecting its basket. The Venezuelans were better on offence than in the first half, scoring 23 points, but Canada answered with 29 including some clutch three-point shots.
Venezuela had its best quarter in the fourth, collecting 29 points. But Team Canada was just too dominant, scoring 33 in the fourth to take away the win 106-81. The winning formula for the red-and-white was excellent shooting as Canada was 48 per cent from the three-point line versus 29 per cent for Team Venezuela.
With this win, Canada qualified to compete in the first ever FIBA U17 World Championship next summer in Germany. Joining Canada from the Americas zone will be gold medallist Team USA and silver medallist Argentina.
“To qualify in this inaugural event speaks volumes about the depth of talent in our country,” said Wayne Parrish, CEO and Executive Director for Canada Basketball.
“We worked closely with the athletes, their families and our provincial partners to provide this once in a lifetime opportunity for our young athletes to compete internationally. A big congratulations to the Cadet Team for doing all of the hard work, to win the bronze and bring Canada to the 2010 Worlds.”
On the tournament leaderboard, Canada’s Negus Webster-Chan led all players in three-pointers, shooting 47.1 per cent. Teammate Pangos led in free throw shooting percentage, 89.7, and was second in assists (19), steals (16) and three-pointers made (10).
The Cadet team’s first international event “was a great learning experience for us," Pangos said.
"The tournament was an opportunity to test our skills against some of the best talent in the world. And now we have a chance to take our game to the next level.”
In other games Sunday:
USA defeated host Argentina to win the gold medal game 101-87. The Americans had three players with 20-plus points in the game -- Bradley Beal (26), Quinn Cook (22) and James McAdoo (20, plus 12 rebounds). Luciano Massarelli and Thomas Zanzotera led Argentina with 18 and 17 points respectively. But the Argentines struggled on the boards collecting only 26 rebounds to USA’s 57. USA took the gold, while host Argentina had to settle for silver.
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Brazil beat Puerto Rico 82-79 in the final day of competition to finish fifth. Brazil’s Leonardo Miendl led all scorers with 26 points, while teammate Igor Avelino added 18 points and eight boards. Carmelo Carbonell was again a big contributor for Puerto Rico, scoring 24 points followed by Gary Ramirez who scored 21. After a big second quarter deficit Puerto Rico came out strong in the second half, but Brazil was able to maintain its lead.
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The Bahamas managed to win a game on the last day of the tournament, beating Mexico 87-83. After a tie in the first quarter, the Bahamas pulled away in the second to finish the half up 42-33. It was neck and neck in the third, then the Bahamas ran out of steam in the fourth but managed to hold on for the win. Bahamas’ Wanaah Bail was strong throughout the game, collecting 30 points and 18 rebounds. Garth Brown Jr. added 23.
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For complete box scores and standings from the FIBA Americas U16 Championships visit www.fibaamericas.com.
(with information from FIBA Americas)
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