| FINAL STANDINGS 1. Puerto Rico 2. Mexico 3. United States 4. Dominican Republic 5. Brazil 6. CANADA 7. Argentina 8. Uruguay | CANADIANS Jordan Baker (Edmonton, Alta.) Kyle Desmarais (Montreal, Que.) Cole Hobin (Ashton, Ont.) Jahmal Jones (Mississauga, Ont.) Warren Ward (London, Ont.) Nathan Yu (Prince George, BC) Kale Harrison (Stratford, Ont.) Tyson Hinz (Ottawa, Ont.) Owen Klassen (Kingston, Ont.) Michael Lieffers (Saskatoon, Sask.) Lien Phillip (Toronto, Ont.) Phillip Scrubb (Richmond, B.C.) Dave Smart – coach David DeAveiro – assistant Craig Beaucamp – assistant Krisjon Vargas – therapist David Bloom – manager |
| POOL A | PUR | MEX | CAN | ARG | Record | ||
| Puerto Rico | —– | 73-69 | 80-58 | 78-79 | (2-1) | ||
| Mexico | 69-73 | —– | 79-65 | 83-56 | (2-1) | ||
| Canada | 58-80 | 65-79 | —– | 83-79 | (1-2) | ||
| Argentina | 79-78 | 56-83 | 79-83 | —– | (1-2) | ||
| POOL B | USA | DOM | BRA | URU | Record | ||
| United States | —– | 77-76 | 88-77 | 80-82 | (2-1) | ||
| Dominican Republic | 76-77 | —– | 85-77 | 69-55 | (2-1) | ||
| Brazil | 77-88 | 77-85 | —– | 80-71 | (1-2) | ||
| Uruguay | 82-80 | 55-69 | 71-80 | —– | (1-2) | ||
In its opener, Canada rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Argentina 83-79 in overtime. Phillip Scrubb nailed eight treys and dominated the floor. “We made plays when it mattered and made some important foul shots in the overtime,” said head coach Dave Smart. “Phil made some plays in crucial moments and played very well after the first four minutes but we dominated them on the boards, we outrebounded them 46-28 and that’s really what did it. They probably outplayed is on every other facet but we did a lot of the hard work to keep ourselves in the game.” Scrubb tied the game at 70 after connecting on a three-pointer in the final seconds and in the overtime period he continued to dominate on the offensive end. Scrubb scored seven consecutive points to open the final frame, giving Canada its first lead of the game. In the closing minutes, Canada upheld their intensity and refused to relinquish the lead, finishing the game with strong efforts on both sides of the ball. Early turnovers hurt Canada to start the game, but as the quarter wore on Canada calmed their nerves and began to play with more control. Scrubb provided a great start to the second frame as he led Canada on an 8-0 run behind two three-pointers and a pair of foul shots. Argentina continued to attack the basket aggressively, but much improved defence for Canada limited Argentina’s effectiveness. The teams entered halftime with Canada trailing 34-39. Canada opened the second half with the first basket, a jumper by Nathan Yu. Tyson Hinz then added two baskets of his own and helped spark a run for Canada in which they took control of the glass. The team attacked the boards, corralling rebounds and limiting Argentina’s ability to get inside the paint and score chance points. Argentina led 53-44 after three quarters. In the fourth quarter, Scrubb continued his impressive offensive performance. Canada began the frame with three consecutive three-pointers, two from Scrubb and one from Hinz. Philip Scrubb paced Canada with 35 on 0-2 from the floor, 8-15 from the arc, 11-14 from the line, 3 boards and 3 assists. Tyson Hinz added 13 on 5-8 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 5 boards. Warren Ward notched 6 on 2-11 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 2-4 from the line, 10 boards and 2 blocks. Owen Klassen added 7 on 2-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 7 boards and 2 assists. Cole Hobin added 6 on 1-2 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 2 boards, 2 assists and 4 steals. Nathan Yu scored 6 on 1-2 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 4-5 from the line. Lien Phillip added 4 on 2-3 from the floor and 6 boards. Michael Lieffers scored 4 on 2-5 from the floor and 6 boards. Jordan Baker notched 2, along with 5 boards, while Jahmal Jones, Kale Harrison and Kyle Desmarais were scoreless. Canada hit 14-38 (.370) from the floor, 10-26 (.380) from the arc and 25-35 (.710) from the line, while garnering 46 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 11 assists, 19 turnovers, 8 steals, 5 blocks and 27 fouls. Nicolas Laprovittola paced Argentina with 16 on 3-6 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 10-10 from the line. Carlos Sandes added 12 on 3-5 from the floor, 6-8 from the line and 4 boards. Nicolas Romano notched 11 on 4-11 from the floor, 3-5 from the line and 3 boards. Juan Fernandez added 10 on 1-2 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 2-2 from the line. Miguel Gerlero added 7, Luciano Gonzalez 6, Luis Cequeira 5, Marcos Delia 5, Alejandro Alloatti 4 and Pablo Espinoza 3, while Alexis Elsener and Juan Fernandez Chavez were scoreless. Argentina hit 20-48 (.420) from the floor, 3-16 (.190) from the arc and 30-37 (.810) from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass, 9 assists, 10 turnovers, 7 steals, 1 block and 27 fouls.
Canada fell to (1-1) after losing a 69-55 decision to host Mexico. “Today was just a case of playing older professionals,” said Canadian coach Dave Smart. “We fought and did some things yesterday that we weren’t able to do today at the same level because of their size and their experience as a national team. We’ve got kids who are doing their best and really stuck it out and battled to the end. Mexico’s experience showed, we were really run around defensively and that’s where we need to get it done – on the defensive end and rebounding. We’re going to struggle offensively just because of lack of preparation with the timing of the event but defensively we’ve got to get it done every possession.” The game started slowly for Canada as early turnovers allowed Mexico to take control. Warren Ward was aggressive on the offensive end, leading the team with five points in the first quarter. In the second frame, Canada’s shooting struggles continued but their ability to rebound the basketball kept the game within reach. Owen Klassen patrolled the paint for eight rebounds in the first half, including four on the offensive end. Ward continued to attack the basket and led the team with nine points in the half. Canada entered halftime trailing 39-21. In the third quarter, Tyson Hinz and Jordan Baker combined for 11 points, while Klassen continued his strong play by adding eight points in the quarter. Turnovers continued to plague Canada and the frame ended with Mexico leading 60-40. The final quarter began with two more baskets from Klassen and a three-pointer from Ward. Canada had their best offensive quarter of the game, scoring 25 points but it wouldn’t prove to be enough as Mexico came away with the victory. Victor Mariscal paced Mexico with 16 on 2-3 from the floor and 4-6 from the arc. Orlando Mendez added 14 on 2-9 from the floor, 2-6 from the arc, 4-4 from the line, 5 boards and 2 steals. Lorenzo Real notched 14 on 4-7 from the floor, 6-8 from the line, 15 boards and 3 blocks. Hector Hernandez scored 12 on 0-2 from the floor, 3-4 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 2 boards. Omar Quintero notched 8, Jesus Lopez 7, Paul Stoll 4, Pedro Meza 2 and Michael Strobbe 2, while Jovan Harris, Christopher Hernandez and Adam Parada were scoreless. Mexico hit 19-39 (.490) from the floor, 9-25 (.360) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass, 17 assists, 8 turnovers, 6 steals, 4 blocks and 18 fouls. Warren Ward paced Canada with 20 on 6-9 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 5-5 from the line and 4 boards. Owen Klassen notched 17 on 4-8 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 9 boards. Jordan Baker scored 10 on 2-2 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc, 0-4 from the line and 4 boards. Tyson Hinz added 6 on 0-3 from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 3 boards. Phillip Scrubb scored 5 on 1-3 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 5 boards and 2 assists. Cole Hobin added 2, along with 4 boards, Kyle Desmarais 2, Michael Lieffers 2, along with 5 boards, and Kale Harrison 1, while Lien Phillip, Jahmal Jones and Nathan Yu were scoreless. Canada hit 16-41 (.390) from the floor, 8-24 (.330) from the arc and 9-15 (.600) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass, 10 assists, 15 turnovers, 4 steals, 2 blocks and 19 fouls.
Canada closed out round robin play by getting thrashed 80-58 by Puerto Rico. In the opening quarter, the starting unit of Phillip Scrubb, Warren Ward, Cole Hobin, Tyson Hinz and Lien Phillip were aggressive on both sides of the ball, attacking the basket on the offensive end and playing great team defence. Ward led the team with five points at the end of the first frame as Canada trailed 21-19. In the second quarter, Puerto Rico strengthened their defence, which limited Canada’s ability to get into the post and score. Ward continued to attack on the offensive end and entered the half with a team high 10 points. Canada trailed 42-28 at the half. Hobin began the third quarter with a deep three-pointer; Phillip then added a basket of his own. Canada continued to keep up their defensive pressure, but an experienced Puerto Rican team distributed the ball effectively and were able capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Owen Klassen continued his strong inside play, battling for five points in the quarter. In the final frame, Canada continued to attack with a balanced effort but the strength of the Puerto Rican team proved to be too much as they came away with the victory. Jose Juan Barea paced Puerto Rico with 25 on 6-10 from the floor, 3-4 from the arc, 4-6 from the line, 3 boards and 3 assists. Edwin Ubiles added 17 on 6-8 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 4 boards. Renaldo Balkman added 9, along with 8 boards, Daniel Santiago 8, Miguel Berdiel 4, Carlos Strong 4, Filiberto Rivera 4, Gabriel Colon 4, Manuel De Jesus 3 and Manuel Narvaez 2, while Carlos Arroyo and Luis Villafane were scoreless. Puerto Rico hit 30-56 (.540) overall, 25-45 (.560) from the floor, 5-11 (.450) from the arc and 15-20 (.750) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 14 assists, 16 turnovers, 8 steals, 7 blocks and 17 fouls. Warren Ward paced Canada with 15 on 3-11 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 5 boards. Cole Hobin added 7 on 1-3 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, 2-4 from the line and 2 boards. Owen Klassen scored 7 on 2-3 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 2 boards. Phillip Scrubb notched 6 on 2-6 from the floor, 0-5 from the arc, 2-3 from the line and 2 assists. Jordan Baker scored 5 on 2-4 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 2 boards. Lien Phillip added 5 on 2-3 from the floor, 1-2 from the line, 6 boards and 2 steals. Nathan Yu notched 5 on 1-2 from the floor and 1-2 from the arc. Tyson Hinz added 3 on 0-1 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 2 boards. Kale Harrison added 3 on 1-1 from the arc. Jahmal Jones added 2, while Kyle Desmarais and Michael Lieffers were scoreless. Lieffers nabbed 5 boards. Canada hit 20-65 (.310) overall, 13-40 (.330) from the floor, 7-25 (.280) from the arc and 11-17 (.650) from the line, while garnering 27 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 10 assists, 15 turnovers, 5 steals, 4 blocks and 17 fouls.
Canada finished (1-2) in round robin play and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. In the 5th-6th playoff, Brazil dusted Canada 74-56. Canada got off to a great start in the first half, attacking Brazil on the offensive end and working the ball into the post for high percentage scoring opportunities. They also continued the strong rebounding effort. In the second half, fatigue started to play a factor for Canada as their ball movement became less fluid and lead to several turnovers. Their excellent team defence allowed the game to remain close and Canada entered the final quarter trailing by only eight points, 45-53. In the final frame, Canada was unable to close the gap despite taking better care of the ball and executing effectively on the offensive end. Marcelo Machado paced Brazil with 19 on 5-11 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 6-7 from the line, 6 boards, 3 assists and 4 steals. Lucas Alves scored 11 on 5-6 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 4 boards. Cristiano Felicio scored 10 on 4-6 from the floor, 2-4 from the line and 6 boards. Murilo Da Rosa scored 9, along with 5 boards, Arthur Silva 7, along with 5 boards, Guilherme Giovannoni 5, Bruno Irigoyen 5, Wellington Santos 4, along with 6 boards and Vitor Benite 4, while Jose Duarte, Davi De Oliveira and Guilherme Hubner were scoreless. Puerto Rico hit 26-62 (.420) overall, 21-45 (.470) from the floor, 5-17 (.290) from the arc and 17-25 (.680) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass, 13 assists, 15 turnovers, 9 steals, 5 blocks and 18 fouls. Phillip Scrubb paced Canada with 10 on 2-7 from the floor, 2-9 from the arc and 3 boards. Warren Ward added 8 on 1-6 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 2 boards. Owen Klassen added 8 on 0-4 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 12 boards. Jordan Baker scored 6 on 1-1 from the floor and 4-4 from the line. Cole Hobin scored 5 on 1-2 from the floor and 1-1 from the arc. Tyson Hinz added 5 on 2-2 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 4 boards. Jahmal Jones scored 5 on 2-4 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 1-2 from the line, 3 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals. Michael Lieffers scored 4 on 1-5 from the floor, 2-4 from the line and 6 boards. Nathan Yu added 3 on 0-1 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 2 assists. Lien Phillip added 2, while Kale Harrison and Kyle Desmarais were scoreless. Canada hit 19-68 (.280) overall, 11-38 (.290) from the floor, 8-30 (.270) from the arc and 10-14 (.710) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass, 10 assists, 22 turnovers, 8 steals, 2 blocks and 21 fouls.