Finally....it's game time! Team USA has practiced
and practiced and practiced and NOW it's time to show what we have. The coaches and players each signed a document (U16 USA Basketball Championship Standards)
before leaving the OTC in Colorado. Number 15 is PRIDE - We are the best team in the
world and we represent the best country.
Way to go Team USA. Game 1 in the W column.
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| Game time - boarding the bus |
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| Arriving at the arena |
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| National Anthems for both teams |
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| Exchanging gifts |
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| Huddle up! Let's play ball! |
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| Opening tip |
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| Time out was called by Mexico soon after the game began. USA was off to a 10-0 start. |
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| Bench strength |
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| Having some fun |
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| Seven players scored in double figures. |
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| Unselfish play with 29 assists for the game. |
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| Game final - USA 130 - Mexico 31 |
Way to go Team USA. Game 1 in the W column.
Number 2 Championship Standard - GREAT DEFENSE. This is the
key to winning the gold. We do the dirty work.
Records were set or tied today
FIBA Americas U16 Championship Records
Records were set or tied today
FIBA Americas U16 Championship Records
- MOST POINTS: (tie)130
- MOST FGM: 56, former record was 53
- MOST REBOUNDS: 69, former record was 67
USA U16 National Team Records
- MOST POINTS: 130, former record was 126
- MOST FGM: 56, former record was 53
- MOST REBOUNDS: 69, former record was 66
- MOST STEALS: 23, former record was 21
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