Team USA squandered a 20-point, second-half lead in the semifinal of the FIBA AmeriCup in Nicaragua, according to a FIBA press release.
The Brazilian team outscored the USA squad 34-9 in the last 10 minutes of a 92-77 win and avenged their prior loss in the Group Phase. With Saturday’s win, Brazil picked up its fourth victory in 11 AmeriCup matchups against the United States. The Brazilians will play their second consecutive final.
Brazil will face Argentina for the championship tonight. Argentina defeated Canada in the other semifinal, 83-73. The United States and Canada will square off for third-place honors.
Bruno Caboclo, who played 105 games during his NBA career, sparked the Brazilian comeback, finishing with 20 points (11 in the fourth quarter), nine rebounds, and two blocks. He was limited to 24 minutes due to foul trouble.
Crvena Zvezda guard Yago Santos had an excellent game as well, finishing with game highs of 25 points and 12 assists. Lucas Dias played all 40 minutes and had a double-double (18 points, 13 rebounds).
Longtime NBA guard Langston Galloway led Team USA with 22 points in the loss, while Javonte Smart had 13 points and five assists.
Go back to to the best college kids for this tournament. That’d be cool and a good reward for the gun college hoopers.
Langston Galloway for team USA?
My goodness, revamp USA Basketball, please
Brasil’s best player was Yago Matheus, he should be in the nba…