| FINAL STANDINGS 1. Argentina 2. Brazil 3. CANADA 4. Puerto Rico 5. Venezuela 6. Panama 7. US Virgin Islands 8. Uruguay 9. Mexico 10. United States | CANADIANS Steve Nash (Johannesburg, South Africa) Peter Guarasci (Niagara Falls, Ont.) Todd MacCulloch (Winnipeg, Man.) Shawn Swords (Ottawa, Ont.) David Daniels (Fort St. John, B.C.) Sherman Hamilton (Toronto, Ont.) Kevin Jobity (Toronto, Ont.) Prosper Karangwa (Montreal, Que.) Andy Kwiatkowski (Cambridge, Ont.) Michael Meeks (Patrick City, Jamaica) Jerome Robinson (Mississauga, Ont.) Dean Walker (Toronto, Ont.) Jay Triano – coach Mike Katz – assistant Gary Schmidt – assistant David Pendergraft – assistant |
| POOL A | PUR | CAN | PAN | VRG | MEX | Record | |||||
| Puerto Rico | —– | 101-98 | 117-80 | 99-93 | 110-97 | (4-0) | |||||
| Canada | 98-101 | —– | 89-82 | 108-97 | 104-92 | (3-1) | |||||
| Panama | 80-117 | 82-89 | —– | 90-88 | 109-106 | (2-2) | |||||
| US Virgin Islands | 93-99 | 97-108 | 88-90 | —– | 84-67 | (1-3) | |||||
| Mexico | 97-110 | 92-104 | 106-109 | 68-84 | —– | (0-4) | |||||
| POOL B | ARG | BRA | VEN | URU | USA | Record | |||||
| Argentina | —– | 108-98 | 90-73 | 103-63 | 108-69 | (4-0) | |||||
| Brazil | 98-108 | —– | 92-89 | 90-67 | 116-78 | (3-1) | |||||
| Venezuela | 73-90 | 89-92 | —– | 91-81 | 107-83 | (2-2) | |||||
| Uruguay | 63-103 | 67-90 | 81-91 | —– | 104-93 | (1-3) | |||||
| United States | 69-108 | 78-116 | 83-107 | 93-104 | —– | (0-4) | |||||
| SECOND ROUND | ARG | BRA | CAN | PUR | VEN | PAN | VRG | URU | Record | ||
| Argentina | —– | 108-98 | 85-76 | 95-70 | 90-73 | 115-87 | 98-77 | 103-63 | (7-0) | ||
| Brazil | 98-108 | —– | 78-69 | 89-83 | 92-89 | 94-102 | 92-69 | 90-67 | (5-2) | ||
| Canada | 76-85 | 69-78 | —– | 98-101 | 108-100 | 89-82 | 108-97 | 101-77 | (4-3) | ||
| Puerto Rico | 70-95 | 83-89 | 101-98 | —– | 98-89 | 117-80 | 99-93 | 90-70 | (5-2) | ||
| Venezuela | 73-90 | 89-92 | 100-108 | 89-98 | —– | 106-92 | 91-75 | 91-81 | (3-4) | ||
| Panama | 87-115 | 102-94 | 82-89 | 80-117 | 92-106 | —– | 90-88 | 101-74 | (3-4) | ||
| US Virgin Islands | 77-98 | 69-92 | 97-108 | 93-99 | 75-91 | 88-90 | —– | 113-91 | (1-6) | ||
| Uruguay | 63-103 | 67-90 | 77-101 | 70-90 | 81-91 | 74-101 | 91-113 | —– | (0-7) | ||
| Semi | Brazil 98 Puerto Rico 94 | |
| Semi | Argentina 97 Canada 76 | |
| Bronze | Canada 102 Puerto Rico 95 | |
| Final | Argentina 78 Brazil 59 | |
Canada opened by defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands 108-97 in overtime. The score was tied at 50 at the half. Canada relinquished 18 offensive rebounds in the first half. Canada held an 85-79 lead with 1:41 to play in regulation but with 1.9 seconds to play, the US Virgin Islands’ Marcus Oliver drained a long three to tie the game at 85 and force overtime. But Sherman Hamilton scored 9 points in overtime and Steve Nash drained two threes to seal the win. Todd MacCulloch and Hamilton each finished with 23 points. MacCulloch also nabbed 11 boards. Nash scored 13 and handed out 16 assists. Shawn Swords scored 9, Peter Guarasci 9, Prosper Karangwa 3, Jerome Robinson 8, Andy Kwiatkowski 8, Michael Meeks 6, Prosper Karangwa 3, David Daniels 2, Dean Walker 2 and Kevin Jobity 2. Jameell Heywood scored 40 for the U.S. Virgin Islands. “We won the game, but lost the battle of intensity this afternoon,” said coach Jay Triano. ‘I am proud of how our guys responded in the overtime, but we need to play with much more desire if we are going to compete against Puerto Rico tomorrow.”
Canada blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead as they then fell to Puerto Rico 101-98 in overtime. Steve Nash led Canada with 34 points, hitting 7-9 from beyond the arc and dishing out 12 assists. Puerto Rico’s full-court pressure and trapping defence got them back in the game. Puerto Rico led 89-88 when Jerome Mincy hit a pair of free throws with less than a minute to play. Canada turned the ball and was forced to foul. Puerto Rico converted on before Michael Meeks hit a bucket with four-tenths of a second on the clocks to tie the game at 90 and force overtime. In overtime, Mincy hit a three and Jose Ortiz hit a series of free throws to ice the win in the ugly, physical affair. Peter Guarasci scored 16 for Canada and grabbed 8 boards. Todd MacCulloch scored 14 and had seven boards. Shawn Swords and David Daniels each scored 9, Andy Kwiatkowski 5, Michael Meeks 4, Sherman Hamilton 3, Jerome Robinson 2 and Dean Walker 2. Canada shot 40-80 from the floor, 12-27 from the arc and 6-11 from the line. Puerto Rico shot 37-70 from the floor, 10-24 from the arc and 17-28 from the line. Ortiz scored 20, Ayuso 17 and Travieso Pena 17.
Canada defeated Panama 89-82 as Andy Kwiatkowski scored 19, Sherman Hamilton 17, Todd MacCulloch 13, Steve Nash 11, Peter Guarasci 8, Michael Meeks 8, Prosper Karangwa 5, Jerome Robinson 4, David Daniels 3 and Shawn Swords 1. Meeks also grabbed 10 boards. Nash dished out 12 assists. Canada fell behind early by as many as 13 and trailed 47-40 at the break as a result of dismal shooting from the perimeter. Trailing 59-58 after three quarters, Steve Nash broke an 0-8 slump by knocking down back-to-back treys to give Canada its first lead. They quickly extended it to 75-63 and iced it at the line with eight free throws in the final minute, including six by Sherman Hamilton. “We are quickly finding out what it’s like to be the hunted at this year’s tournament,” said coach Jay Triano. “Each team has circled our game on their schedule after our performance at last year’s Olympics and we must be ready to compete each time we step onto the floor – no matter who the opponent is. …This afternoon, Andy (Kwiatkowski) really kept us in the game until we were able to break away in the fourth quarter. We struggled from the perimeter much of the game, but our defence in the second half was solid.” Canada shot 28-80 from the floor, 8-31 from the arc and 25-31 from the line while out-rebounding Panama 39-38. Panama shot 31-75 from the floor, 3-21 from the arc and 17-22 from the line. Michael Hicks paced Panama with 23. Leroy Jackson added 20.
Canada then defeated Mexico 104-92 as five players scored in double figures, led by Sherman Hamilton’s 18 points and five steals in 17 minutes of play. Canada overcame a seven-point deficit to win it. With Mexico eliminated, the game was meaningless so coach Jay Triano gave everyone minutes. Canada rallied midway through the second quarter with extending their defence and forcing a host of Mexican turnovers. Hamilton nailed a three that gave Canada its first lead at 62-61 midway through the third quarter. A Todd MacCulloch slam and free throw gave Canada a 73-67 lead heading into the final quarter. In the final frame, Jerome Robinson hit a pair of threes to give Canada a 12-point lead and they coasted. “This was a very good team victory as we accomplished many things,” said Triano. “We were able to rest some key players for the second round and give some of our bench players extra playing time. Also, a couple of our young wing players knocked down some shots which should give them confidence as we head into some very tough games over the next four days.” MacCulloch and Robinson each scored 16. Andy Kwiatkowski scored 18 and grabbed eight boards. Prosper Karangwa scored 10, Shawn Swords 6, Steve Nash 7, Peter Guarasci 6, Michael Meeks 4, David Daniels 4, Kevin Jobity 2 and Dean Walker 1. Canada shot 40-80 from the floor, 8-21 from the arc and 16-23 from the line while out-rebounding Mexico 36-30. Mexico shot 35-70 from the floor, 11-23 from the arc and 11-17 from the line. Mariscal Mata paced Mexico with 35.
Canada finished (3-1) in first round pool and advanced to the second round.
In the opening game of the second-round pool, Canada defeated Venezuela 108-100. Canada surged to an early 12-point lead by beating the Venezuelans on the dribble. Steve Nash handed out 10 assists as Canada took an eight-point lead at the half. But Venezuela cut the lead to 60-58 in the third quarter before a 15-2 run gave Canada some breathing room and a 92-70 lead after three quarters. Venezuela closed to within six but Todd MacCulloch hit back to back buckets and Nash nailed a three to stem the threat. “We played our best game of the tournament,” said coach Jay Triano. “We were able to execute our game plan by beating them off the dribble and penetrating the lane and on the defensive side forcing them to take tough shots. … I’m also pleased at our bench play which extended our lead late in the third quarter from 12 points to 22.” Todd MacCulloch paced Canada with 23 on 9-16 from the floor, 5-7 from the line, 10 boards and 2 steals. Steve Nash added 23 on 2-4 from the floor, 4-7 from the arc, 4-4 from the line, 13 assists and 2 steals. Michael Meeks added 18 on 5-7 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 5-6 from the line and 6 boards. Andy Kwiatkowski notched 17 on 4-5 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 2 boards. Peter Guarasci added 8 on 3-3 from the floor, 2-4 from the line, 3 boards and 2 steals. Prosper Karangwa scored 8 on 1-3 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 2 boards and 4 assists. Sherman Hamilton added 5 on 1-4 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 2 assists. Jerome Robinson scored 4 on 1-4 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 2-2 from the line. David Daniels 3 on 0-1 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc, 2 boards, 4 assists and 2 steals. Shawn Swords scored 2 on 1-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 4 boards and 2 assists, while Dean Walker and Kevin Jobity were scoreless. Canada shot 24-57 from the floor, 11-23 (.478) from the arc and 21-29 (.724) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass, 26 assists, 10 turnovers, 12 steals and 22 fouls. Victor Diaz led Venezuela with 24 on 1-6 from the floor, 5-8 from the arc, 7-8 from the line and 2 boards. Diego Alejandro Guevara added 19 on 4-4 from the floor, 3-5 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 2 boards. Richard Jose Lugo scored 16 on 7-15 from the floor, 2-3 from the line, 10 boards, 3 steals and 4 blocks. Oscar Torres notched 15 on 2-3 from the floor, 3-5 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 2 boards. Omar Walcott scored 10 on 3-3 from the floor, 4-4 from the line and 4 boards. Armando Beker added 8 on 3-3 from the floor, 4-4 from the line and 4 boards. Carlo Allen Herrera added 4 on 1-5 from the floor and 2-2 from the line. Pablo Machado added 2, along with 2 boards, Alex Nelcha 1 and Carlos Morris 1, while Yumerring Mijares and Harold Keeling were scoreless. Venezuela shot 21-43 (.488) from the floor, 12-21 (.571) from the arc and 22-27 (.814) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass, 8 assists, 11 turnovers, 8 steals, 6 blocks and 23 fouls.
Canada then defeated Uruguay 101-77. Steve Nash scored 7 of Canada’s first 9 points as the Canadians stormed to a 14-4 lead, burning Uruguay in transition for uncontested layups. Canada’s dominance continued into the second half as they built a 30-point lead on solid defence and sound perimeter shooting. They cruised to the win as coach Jay Triano went deep into the bench. “We continue to improve with each game,” said Triano. “Today we played great half-court defence and had our best shooting game of the tournament. …Players are feeling more comfortable with each other as the tournament goes on. I like the way we are playing heading into our next game versus a very tough Argentina team.” Steve Nash led Canada with 21 on 2-3 from the floor, 5-8 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 4 boards, 3 assist and 2 steals. Andy Kwiatkowski added 15 on 6-9 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, 0-1 from the line, 2 boards, 5 assists and 2 steals. Prosper Karangwa notched 14 on 4-5 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc, 2 boards and 2 assists. Peter Guarasci added 9 on 4-7 from the floor, 1-2 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Jerome Robinson scored 8 on 2-3 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 1-1 from the line, 2 assists and 3 steals. Shawn Swords notched 8 on 4-4 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 0-2 from the line, 4 assists and 2 steals. David Daniels scored 6 on 2-2 from the arc, 2 assists and 3 steals. Sherman Hamilton added 6 on 3-3 from the floor, 2 boards and 2 steals. Todd MacCulloch added 5 on 2-2 from the floor, 1-3 from the line and 6 boards. Michael Meeks scored 5 on 2-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 5 boards. Kevin Jobity added 3 on 1-2 from the floor, 1-2 from the line and 2 boards. Dean Walker added 1 on 0-2 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line, 3 boards and 2 steals. Canada shot 30-44 (.681) from the floor, 11-27 (.407) from the arc and 8-17 (.470) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass, 21 assists, 22 turnovers, 20 steals, 3 blocks and 26 fouls. Juliano Salvator Rivera Bruni paced Uruguay with 12 on 3-8 from the floor, 6-6 from the line and 7 boards. Diego Losada added 11 on 1-1 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 2 steals. Marcelo Capalbo added 9 on 1-1 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 4-4 from the line, 2 boards, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Luis Arrosa added 8 on 2-3 from the floor, 4-6 from the line and 5 boards. Nicolas Maazzarino added 7 on 1-2 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 2 assists and 3 steals. Rodrigo Riera added 6 on 1-1 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 4-5 from the line and 4 boards. Juan Manuel Moitedo added 6 on 2-4 from the floor, 0-4 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 3 boards. Marcel Bouzout notched 4 on 2-5 from the floor, 5 boards and 2 steals. Luis Silveira added 4 on 1-1 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Diego Ernesto Castrillon added 2, along with 4 boards, while Gustavo Szczgielsky was scoreless. Uruguay shot 18-38 (.473) from the floor, 4-21 (.190) from the arc and 29-34 (.852) from the line, while garnering 38 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass, 8 assists, 22 turnovers, 16 steals, 7 blocks and 20 fouls.
Canada then dropped an 85-76 decision to Argentina. Canada took an early 16-14 lead but then Argentina’s Emanuel David Ginobili scored seven unanswered points including a dazzling alley-oop as Argentina took command and raced to a 38-31 at the break. Canada rallied back to take a 47-46 lead on a three-point play by Todd MacCulloch in the second half. But Argentina responded with a 14-2 run to dash Canada’s hopes of defeating the hometown Argentinians. “We were very competitive tonight but I felt we did not play particularly well,” said coach Jay Triano. “They made their three-point shots in the final quarter during a run that won it for them. “We must do a better job keeping our composure if we are to be successful, especially in atmosphere like tonight.” Andy Kwiatkowski led Canada with 17 on 2-4 from the floor, 3-5 from the arc, 4-6 from the line, 4 boards and 2 assists. Todd MacCulloch added 13 on 6-10 from the floor, 1-3 from the line, 10 boards, 2 assists and 2 blocks. Steve Nash scored 10 on 4-8 from the floor, 0-6 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 5 boards and 4 assists. Michael Meeks 8 notched 8 on 2-6 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 1-2 from the line, 5 boards and 3 steals. Peter Guarasci notched 8 on 4-5 from the floor and 3 boards. Sherman Hamilton scored 6 on 2-7 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 2-4 from the line, 3 boards and 3 steals. David Daniels added 4 on 1-1 from the arc and 1-2 from the line. Jerome Robinson added 4 on 2-2 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 2 boards. Shawn Swords added 3 on 1-1 from the arc, 0-2 from the line and 2 boards. Prosper Karangwa added 3 on 1-3 from the arc. Canada shot 22-42 (.523) from the floor, 7-21 from the arc and 11-21 (.532) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 12 assists, 22 turnovers, 16 steals, 2 blocks and 26 fouls. Emanuel David Ginobili led Argentina with 25 on 7-8 from the floor, 3-6 from the arc, 2-4 from the line, 3 assists and 8 steals. Pepe Sanchez added 15 on 3-4 from the floor, 3-4 from the arc, 4 assists and 3 steals. Ruben Wolkowyski notched 9 on 2-5 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 7 boards, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Fabricio Oberto notched 9 on 4-10 from the floor, 1-2 from the line, 4 boards, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Luis Scola added 7 on 3-6 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-1 from the line, 5 boards and 2 assists. Andres Nocioni notched 6 on 0-1 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 6-8 from the line and 5 boards. Hugo Ariel Sconochini added 6 on 1-2 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 1-2 from the line, 4 assists and 3 steals. Leandro Fabian Palladino added 5 on 1-6 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Gabriel Diego Fernandez added 2 and Leo Gutierrez 1, while Lucas Javier Victoriano and Daniel Farabello were scoreless. Argentina shot 21-38 (.552) from the floor, 9-29 (.310) from the arc and 21-38 (.552) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, 12 assists, 11 turnovers, 25 steals, 6 blocks and 22 fouls.
Canada also stumbled against Brazil, losing 78-69 on sloppy play. The Brazilians took a 17-5 lead at the start as Canada repeatedly fumbled the ball away. It was 26-17 Brazil at the quarter before Canada stormed back with a 13-2 run to end the half ahead 41-34. The score was tied at 57 after three quarters but Brazil went on a 7-0 run midway through the final quarter and Canada never recovered. Steve Nash paced Canada with 11 on 1-5 from the floor, 3-7 from the arc, 2 boards and 4 assists. Michael Meeks added 11 on 4-8 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 6 boards and 2 steals. Pete Guarasci added 10 on 3-7 from the floor, 4-5 from the arc, 7 boards and 3 assists. Jerome Robinson scored 8 on 1-4 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc and 2 boards. Kevin Jobity notched 8 on 3-5 from the floor, 2-4 from the line, 5 boards and 2 steals. Sherman Hamilton scored 7 on 2-3 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 2 boards and 4 assists. Todd MacCulloch notched 6 3-7 from the floor, 6 boards and 2 blocks. David Daniels 3 on 1-3 from the arc. Dean Walker 3, along with 2 boards, and Prosper Karangwa 2, while Shawn Swords and Andy Kwiatkowski were scoreless. Swords nabbed 2 boards. Canada hit 19-45 (.422) from the floor, 8-22 (.363) from the arc and 7-11 (.636) from the line, while garnering 35 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 13 assists, 18 turnovers, 10 steals, 5 blocks and 15 fouls. Guilheme Giovannoni paced Brazil with 19 on 2-9 from the floor, 4-5 from the arc, 3-4 from the line and 6 boards. Sandro Franca Varejao added 16 on 8-15 from the floor, 5 boards and 2 steals. Demetrius Conrado Ferraciu scored 14 on 4-8 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 2 boards, 5 assists and 5 steals. Tiago Splitter scored 8 on 3-4 from the floor, 2-4 from the line, 4 boards and 2 steals. Maybyner “Nene” Rodney Hilario added 7 on 3-7 from the floor, 1-2 from the line, 8 boards and 7 steals. Alex Garcia added 6 on 3-5 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 3 steals. Marcio scored 4 on 2-5 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 3 boards. Estevan Ferreira added 2 and Anderson Varejao 2, while Marcelinho, Vanderlei Mazzuchini and Helininho were scoreless. Brazil shot 27-58 (.465) from the floor, 5-12 (.416) from the arc and 9-15 (.600) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass, 10 assists, 12 turnovers, 25 steals, 1 block and 22 fouls.
Canada finished (4-3) in the second-round pool, in fourth place, advancing to the semi-finals.
In the semis, Argentina thrashes Canada 97-76. Canada kept it close until the final quarter when Argentina scored a 15-4 run to put the game out of reach. Playing with only players as starters Sherman Hamilton and Michael Meeks were both injured in final second round game against Brazil. Andy Kwiatkowski was unavailable for play as he returned to Canada two days earlier. Canada opened the second half with an 8-0 run that tied the score at 50. But with Todd MacCulloch and Pete Guarasci in foul trouble, with each picking up their fourth midway through the third quarter, Argentina’s superior depth began to take effect. Argentina moved ahead 68-63 before ripping off the 15-4 run that put the game out of reach. “I am very proud of the way we played tonight,” said coach Jay Triano. “The final score does not indicate how well our team competed and put on an outstanding performance under the circumstances – playing short-handed, hostile environment, etc. We were oversized at most positions, but we were not outworked.” Todd MacCulloch led Canada with 21 on 7-10 from the floor, 7-10 from the line, 5 boards and 2 blocks. Prosper Karangwa added 18 on 2-5 from the floor, 3-6 from the arc, 5-5 from the line, 5 boards and 2 steals. Steve Nash scored 12 on 2-5 from the floor, 2-9 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 2 boards, 8 assists and 3 steals. Pete Guarasci scored 10 on 4-8 from the floor, 2-2 from the line, 7 boards, 3 assists and 4 steals. Kevin Jobity scored 6 on 3-6 from the floor and 3 boards. Shawn Swords notched 4 on 2-2 from the floor and 4 boards. Jerome Robinson added 3, along with 2 steals, and Dean Walker 2, while David Daniels, Sherman Hamilton, Andy Kwiatkowski and Michael Meeks were scoreless. Canada shot 21-41 (.512) from the floor, 6-19 (.315) from the arc and 16-20 (.800) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 16 assists, 27 turnovers, 12 steals, 3 blocks and 26 fouls. Emanuel David Ginobili led Argentina with 19 on 2-2 from the floor, 3-6 from the arc and 6-6 from the line, 2 assists and 3 steals. Ruben Wolkowyski added 16 on 4-5 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 5-6 from the line, 5 boards and 2 steals. Leandro Fabian Palladino 14 added on 3-4 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 3 steals. Fabricio Raul Jesus Oberto notched 11 on 4-7 from the floor, 3-9 from the line and 9 boards. Hugo Ariel Sconochini scored 11 on 3-4 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Daniel Farabello scored 9 on 1-3 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 4-4 from the line, 2 boards and 6 steals. Luis Scola added 6 on 2-4 from the floor, 2-4 from the line and 3 steals. Andres Nocioni notched 4, Pepe Sanchez 3, along with 3 boards, Gabriel Diego Fernandez 2 and Leo Gutierrez 2, while Lucas Javier Victoriano was scoreless. Argentina shot 19-30 (.633) from the floor, 9-26 (.346) from the arc and 32-41 (.780) from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass, 9 assists, 13 turnovers, 23 steals, 2 blocks and 18 fouls.
In the bronze medal match, Canada avenged its round-robin loss to Puerto Rico by grabbing a 102-95 win. Canada dominated the first half, taking a 60-46 lead into the lockers after shooting .780 from the floor and .420 from the arc. Puerto Rico climbed back to within 75-70 after three quarters of play and then tied the game at 90 with two minutes to go. With Canada leading 93-92 with 36 seconds on the clock, Ottawa’s Shawn Swords nailed a three-pointer that proved to be the game winner. Puerto Rico then failed on three successive shots, fouling Steve Nash after each miss. Nash sealed the victory with six free throws in the final 23 seconds of play. “I am very pleased with the victory tonight and a third-place finish,” said coach Jay Triano. “It was great to get revenge for an earlier loss against Puerto Rico. All of our players battled hard. We are happy with the progress we made in the tournament – especially with five players making their debut in an international tournament of such importance. It was a tremendous experience for all of our players to play in an atmosphere like this.” Steve Nash paced Canada with 22 on 2-7 from the floor, 2-7 from the arc, 12-13 from the line, 5 boards and 11 assists. Kevin Jobity notched 21 on 8-10 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 2-3 from the line, 4 boards and 3 steals. Prosper Karangwa scored 17 on 2-4 from the floor, 4-8 from the arc, 1-2 from the line, 7 boards and 2 steals. Todd MacCulloch scored 14 on 7-12 from the floor, 6 boards and 2 blocks. Pete Guarasci notched 9 on 4-5 from the floor, 1-2 from the line and 5 boards. Jerome Robinson scored 7 on 2-2 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 4 boards. Shawn Swords notched 7 on 2-5 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc, 5 boards, 4 assists and 4 steals. Dean Walker added 3 on 1-1 from the arc. David Daniels added on 1-1 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 2 boards, while Sherman Hamilton, Andy Kwiatkowski and Michael Meeks were scoreless. Canada shot 28-46 (.608) from the floor, 10-24 (.416) from the arc and 16-22 (.727) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass, 19 assists, 11 turnovers, 11 steals, 3 blocks and 22 fouls. Daniel Gregg Santiago paced Puerto Rico with 22 on 8-13 from the floor, 6-8 from the line, 5 boards and 3 assists. O. Santiago added 18 on 1-2 from the floor, 4-9 from the arc, 4-4 from the line, 2 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals. Jose Raphael Ortiz Rijos added 15 on 3-6 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 12 boards and 2 blocks. Carlos Arroyo added 10 on 2-5 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc and 2 boards. Larry Ayuso added 9 on 1-1 from the floor, 1-6 from the arc and 4-4 from the line. Christian Dalmau scored 6 on 0-2 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc and 2 boards. Raymond Dalmau Santana added 5 on 2-4 from the floor and 1-2 from the line. Jerome Mincy scored 4 on 2-2 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc. Sharif Fajardo added 4 on 2-4 from the floor and 6 boards. Carmelo Travieso added 2, while Murray and Rolando Hourruitiner Ortiz were scoreless. Puerto Rico shot 22-41 (.536) from the floor, 11-29 (.379) from the arc and 18-22 (.818) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 8 assists, 12 turnovers, 7 steals, 3 blocks and 24 fouls.
Canada, along with Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico and Venezuela qualify for the 2002 Worlds in Indianapolis.