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The way forward for USA Basketball seems to be very shiny.
The U.S. cruised to a staggering 141-45 Spherical of 16 victory on the U17 Basketball World Cup on Wednesday. The Individuals dished out 49 assists within the recreation, which breaks the document for many assists in a match recreation. That is the third consecutive recreation by which the U.S. broke the help document.
The crew’s 141 factors is the second most in a match recreation of all time. The document for many ever was additionally set by this squad, because it had scored 146 factors towards China in its prior recreation of the match.
The Individuals had been led in scoring by five-star recruit Koa Peet, who had 22 factors. Nevertheless, one other notable efficiency got here from 2025 No. 2 total participant Cameron Boozer, who had 20 factors and 4 rebounds.
His brother Cayden, who’s the No. 20 participant within the 2025 class per 247 Sports, contributed 12 factors, 9 assists and 4 rebounds. The twins are notably the sons of 13-year NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, and maintain provides from colleges like Duke, Miami and Florida.
Whereas the U.S. are absolutely pleased with the massive victory, the work is not achieved. It is quarterfinal matchup towards Canada is ready for Friday at 8 A.M. ET.
