That performance helped her earn the MVP award for the event. The team from El Salvador held an early lead, 52, but from then on the USA was the dominant team. China tried to tie the score with a three-pointer, but aggressive defense by Elizabeth Williams forced China to take an off-balance shot. [35], After the day off, the USA defeated Canada 6450. [107] The gold-medal game matched up undefeated Russia (60) versus the US, who were also undefeated (60). [79][80], The USA team had played 16 quarters leading to the gold medal game, and had not been out scored in any of them. The USA team lead throughout the game and ended up with the win 8065. [1] The first Junior World Championship was held in 1985, without a qualifying tournament in the prior year. [86] In the final game of the preliminary event, held July 14, the USA team opened up an early lead and held on to win 6949 to capture the Lanzarote International Invitational title.[87]. [93], The USA played Japan in the quarterfinals. Ariel Massengale was the only USA player to score in double digits with 17 points. [100] The gold medal game was a re-match with Canada. However, both teams played to win, and Argentina took an early lead 73. While there is one game remaining in preliminary play, the USA has already locked up the number one seed in group B. The run continued in the fourth quarter when Stewart scored three consecutive goals, contributing to a run that extended to 19 points. / Bolingbrook, Ill.), Imani Stafford (Winward H.S. [41], In the final game, a rematch with Spain, the USA team won 8771 to win the gold. Michaela Mabrey set a U18 record for the US with ten assists. However, the USA then went on an 112 run to open up a double-digit lead. [94], The semi-final match was against Australia, a team they had played in the Canary Islands as part of the Lanzarote International Invitational Title. Before the formal games started, the USA team played Canada in an exhibition game, winning 5839. [88], The USA team then faced China. Canada won the game 6452. At halftime, the score was 5132. The USA squad began the fourth quarter with a 12-point lead, but the team from China went on to score 31 points in the period. Earlier in the day, Spain held a 14-point halftime lead over Australia in the bronze medal game, but could not hold on to the lead, so no one was thinking that a seven-point lead was safe. She ended 8 for 8 from the free throw line. France pulled out to a 145 early lead, hitting two-thirds of their shot attempts in the first quarter, and extended the lead to a 13-point margin during the first half. Russia had only 4 assists on 20 baskets, compared to eleven assists on 29 baskets for the Americans. The USA had a 284 lead at the end of the first quarter, and coasted to win 8939 when to advance to the quarterfinals. Cox led the team in rebounds with 10. The USA team was plagued by poor shooting, hitting only a third of their shots in the game, and ending up only marginally better, at 36%. The USA had advantages in experience as well as height, with a USA team averaging over six feet per player, while Mail averaged only five feet eight inches per player. [32] Kelsey Bone and Nnemkadi Ogwumike combined to score the first ten USA points, to help the USA jump out to a 102 lead. The game was never close again, with the USA winning 8853. [62] This win set up a match-up between the USA team and Canada, each coming into the game with spotless (50) records. However, USA held Russia to 26% shooting from the field, and outrebounded 5034 to earn the win. Nicole Powell was the leading rebounder for the US, with seven rebounds per game. The USA team won 8736, to finish undefeated in preliminary play, and secure the top seed in the next round. Although Mali held a very early 32 lead after the first minute, the game result was never in doubt, as the USA team scored 23 consecutive points and led 305 early. The event was held in Seoul, South Korea August 18, 1993. The lead changed several times in the opening quarter, and the quarter ended with a five-point lead by the USA. Tuck, Jones, Graves and Stewart also scored in double digits. [27], The U18 Americas Championship was held in July 2008. Ogwumike again was the leading scorer with 15 points, all in the first half. At that time, the USA had pushed to a 2820 lead. A'ja Wilson had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, earning praise from head coach Katie Meier, who said, "A double-double in your second international game. France ended up shooting under 22% from the field, and the USA would go on to win the game and the gold medal by a score of 6128. The Aussies did not quit, and played close to even in the third period, but they did not make up any ground. The second half was all USA. The margin was still within single digits in the fourth quarter, when the USA team concentrated on defense, and went on a 103 run, leading to a final score of 8563. [28] The USA won the gold, winning all five games. [60], In the next game, against Italy, the USA team started off strong, opening up a 3113 lead early. The next game was against Puerto Rico. Australia scored first, the USA out scored the Australians 72 to take a small lead. The USA team started strong and had an early 142 lead. [106], The USA played Spain in the semi-finals, a team they had beaten earlier in preliminary play. The USA pulled ahead to a 14-point lead early in the second half, but France would pull to within two points early in the final period. The USA team shot well overall, hitting 55% of their shots. / Virginia Beach, Va.), This page was last edited on 7 July 2022, at 19:15. In the second half the USA team tied the game at 58 all, then pulled to a 6661 lead, but Spain tied the game again at 66, as part of a 211 run to take a commanding lead. Every player on the USA's squad scored, with double digit results for Moore, Thomas, Wilson, Cox and Stevens. [54] In the next game against Russia, the USA team never trailed, playing with better defensive intensity, according to Coach Rizzotti. Skylar Diggins would score 13 points to join Bone and Ogwumike as double digit scorers. The margin of victory averaged almost 35 points, with only an eight-point victory in the first game against Spain in single digits. youth China hit a three-pointer to open the second quarter, but then the USA team went on a 120 run to open up a larger lead. That victory place them into the semi-finals against Puerto Rico, and the results were even more lopsided. The USA opened with a three-pointer, and never lost the lead. [19] The USA coach Katie Meier had praise for Stewart, Bashaara Graves, and Tuck, "Those three were workhorses down there". In the second half the USA put together a string of 17 consecutive points to give the USA a commanding lead. Their performances help the team when the opening game 7257. France held a 1511 lead late in the first quarter, when the USA scored the next eight points to take the lead. [109], The opening game was against Guatemala. Eight of the USA team players recorded double-digit points, while the team hit 68% of their field goal attempts. Brazil cut the lead to five points in the second half, but the USA built the lead back to double digits, was never seriously threatened again, and won the game 8266. No portion of FIBA.basketball may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form.By accessing FIBA.basketball pages, you agree to abide by FIBA.basketball terms and conditions. Moore and Gabbi Ortiz share the lead for assist with six piece. The teams traveled from the Canary Islands to Lithuania for the remainder of the U19 championship. In preparation for the tournament, the USA team played an exhibition game against France, and played a scrimmage with Australia. Crystal Langhorne hit 77.5% of her field goal attempts, to lead the USA scorers with over 16 points per game. / Irvine, Calif.), Cierra Burdick (Butler H.S. The game was never close. After winning the gold in 2010, the USA team was one of the teams selected to play in the 2011 World's Championships. [105] After a day off, the USA played Canada in the quarterfinals. Bria Hartley hit back-to-back three-point attempts to put the USA back in a lead. For example, while Debbie Ryan served as head coach for the 1988 U18 team, and again as head coach for the 1989 U19 team, the head coach for the 1992 U18 team was Nancy Wilson, but changed to Jim Foster for the 1993 U19 team. Shortly after, the USA team out together an 80 run to close the third quarter. The USA team took advantage of a 7-inch average height differential to overpower the Guatemala team. Lexie Brown had six blocks. Six USA players scored in double digits, with Breanna Stewart scoring 20. [2], The usual sequence is for the U18 team to play in a regional championship in one year, with the top four qualifying teams being invited to the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in the following year, as the U19 team. [52] The USA selection committee chose the team members to represent the USA. The training schedules overlapped with the U17 team locations and schedules, so they played a scrimmage against each other on May 31, 2012. The USA won 7870 to win the gold-medal for the event. Diana Taurasi was the leading scorer for the US with 19.3 points per game, while Alana Beard was close behind with 18.0 points per game. [34] Every available player scored, and the USA team held Mali to just over 20% shooting from the field. The USA team outscored Brazil 228 in the second period and 217 in the third to take a commanding lead. [69][70], The 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship was held in Gurabo, Puerto Rico August 1519, 2012. In contrast, Canada had three double-digit scorers, led by 24 points for Michelle Plouffe. [77][78], In their semi-final game, the USA team faced Canada. [37] In the following game, the USA team faced the undefeated team from Russia. Diamond DeShields was the top scorer with 14 points, but seven other players were double-digit scorers. points and set a U18 record, hitting nine of eleven free throw attempts. The USA used their height advantage on the boards, out-rebounding Japan 7032, setting a new record for rebounds by a USA U19 team. The tournament will take place from June 13 to 19 at the Obras Sanitarias Stadium in the city of Buenos Aires. The U18 team becomes the U19 team, with largely the same players and coaches, although changes can occur. There are also changes in the playing roster, although many of the players on the U18 team go on to play on the U19 team. Ariel Massengale was the assists leader, with five. [97] The second game was against El Salvador. [65][66], The USA opponent in the semi-final game was Brazil. The result qualified the U19 team for the World Championships in July/August 2009 in Thailand, where the USA lost their opening game against Spain, but went on to win every subsequent game, including the gold medal rematch against Spain.[29]. They extended the lead to seven points, and held on for the close 7166 win. The team from Brazil scored the first six points, and held a 1867 lead at the end of the first quarter. The head coach was Doug Bruno, who was assisted by Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and Carol Owens. The 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado from August 610. The USA team won 6963 to advance to the quarterfinals. The game was tied at 13 points apiece when the USA went on a run to take a nine-point lead at the end of the first quarter. / Matthews, N.C.), Diamond DeShields (Norcross H.S. With just over a minute to play, the score was even at 64 points apiece. The USA won 9345 to advance to the semi-final game. The final was against Australia who had beaten the US in the second game. Mexico scored the next five points, but late in the first period, the USA started an 180 run that continued into the second period. As a result of the tryout, the USA organization selected twelve players at the U19 World Championship in Klaipda and Panevys, Lithuania as well as the preliminary event the Lanzarote International Invitational Title, held in the Canary Islands. [71] The team then traveled to Puerto Rico for the Americas Championship.[72]. The head coach was Doug Bruno, who was assisted by Jennifer Rizzotti and Carol Owens. [53] Bria Hartley was the leading scorer with 18 points. The leading scorer was the youngest member of the team, Wilson, who had 20 points along with eight rebounds. The USA had won the game, but it was close up until the end of the game. Hartley rebounded the miss, and the USA team finished with an 8077 win. [43][44] In the second game, the USA played the team from Brazil. [67][68], The USA team faced Spain in the gold medal game. In the second half, the USA opened up a 15-point lead, but Canada cut it back to ten, prompting a timeout. All USA players scored, while Bria Hartley, Kayla McBride, Chiney Ogwumike and Stefanie Dolson were all double-digit scorers. The USA team was losing briefly, 32, before scoring 19 consecutive points to set the tone for the game. The USA team won all eight of their games, including the championship game against Serbia & Montenegro. The teams traded leads early on, then Brazil moved out to a four-point margin 139. She along with teammate Collier were named to the five player all-tournament squad. [85], In the second game, the USA team squared off against the host team, Spain. The twelve players to represent the USA are:[84], The opening game of the preliminary event was against Australia. Wilson was the leading scorer with 18 points while Collier, Moore and Stevens each scored 11 points. They started the period with a 122 run, cutting the lead to two points. Four other players had double digit scoring. [25], The 2006, U18 competition was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in June. Four USA players scored in double digits, led by Morgan Tuck with 15. Prior to the formal start of the tournament, the USA team played an exhibition game against Brazil on June 5, 2011, winning the game 4937. The third quarter was close, with the USA managing to outscore France by only two points in the period. The USA scored the first 11 points of the game, and led 285 at the end of the first quarter. The lead was up to 17 points at halftime, but Japan took advantage of a "defensive lapse" in the second half, and cut the lead to eight points. However, a balanced offense proved too much for the Argentine team. The USA reached the semi-finals unbeaten and faced Spain again, but this time led by 24 points from Maya Moore, the USA defeated Spain 6946. [91], The next game for the USA team was against Canada. The USA team was dominant, winning every game by more than 20 points. Although Canada scored first and stayed close for a few minutes, with a score at 108 halfway through the first period, the USA went on a 120 run to take command. After a turnover by France, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored with 23 seconds to go to give the USA a four-point lead. [99], The semi-final match was against Argentina. Four USA players scored in double digits in the game against Lithuania, including Nia Coffey with ten points, Bashaara Graves with 13 points and a tie for a team-high seven rebounds, Morgan Tuck with 18 points and a team high six assists. [110] The second game, against Brazil, was much more competitive especially at the beginning. Collier and Wilson each recorded a double double. [63] Both teams were still in medal contention. [112], Lauren Cox from Flower Mound, Texas was named the tournament MVP. Stewart again was the leading scorer with 17 points. The head coach is Katie Meier (Miami), who will be assisted by Nikki Caldwell (Louisiana State University) and Kelly Graves (Gonzaga University). Coach Rizzotti was happy with the team's intensity, that led to a 9064 win over Italy. They led through most of the second quarter but late in the second quarter Stevens scored to give the US a lead 3534 and Wilson had back to back buckets as part of a 90 run to take a 3934 lead at halftime. The lead was down to two points with 30 seconds left in the game, but the USA hit free throws to win 7874, notching the first ever gold medal for a Junior World Championship team from the USA. The USA team started out strong, with Hartley scoring eight points as part of a 132 run. After starting out sluggishly, leading only 1915 at the half, the team came together to outscore the Canadian team by 14 points in the second half. The USA would hit less than a third (19 of 59) of their field goals in the remainder of the game, but the opening quarter lead would prove sufficient. 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The USA won the game 10356. [22], In 1997, Portland became the head coach, with Marianna Freeman and Jim Lewis assistant coaches of the USA team competing in the Junior World Championship (now the U19 World Championship). [23], Geno Auriemma was named as head coach, with Sherri Coale and Willette White assistant coaches of the USA team which would compete at the Junior World Championship in Brno, Czech Republic during July 2001. The final score in favor of the USA was 6828. Breanna Stewart, with 17 points, was one of three double digit scorers, along with Morgan Tuck and Michaela Mowbrey. Breanna Stewart had a double-double, with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Getting up there, getting the gold around your neck, it's a moment you'll never forget". The USA improved their record from the 1985 and 1989 events to 52, but that finish placed the team seventh overall. [75][76], The USA team faced Columbia in the third and final match of the preliminary round. The game was reasonable close in the opening minutes, with the USA leading 129, but the USA gradually extended the lead. The scoring started slowly, with the score tied at six apiece more than six minutes into the game. Late in the game, the USA was up by twelve points, but France went on a 122 run, including six straight points to bring the margin back to two points with under a minute to play. However, the USA was called for an offensive foul, and lost possession. Bria Hartley passed to Breanna Stewart, who was fouled going for the basket. The Czech Republic team won 9288, and went on to beat Russia 8280 to win the gold medal. This win set up a replay with Spain, who beat the USA team in the opening match. The USA team shot 53% from beyond the three-point arc. The USA team took on Lithuania in the first game of pool play in Group D. The other teams in Group D are China, with a 21 record in the preliminary round, and Mali who were 03 in the preliminary round. The USA team scored the first 14 points of the game and cruised to an easy 11732 victory. [29], The U18 competition was among teams in the Americas, and would determine which teams would be invited to the 2011 World Championships. The USA team's opening game was against Mexico. In the semi-final the USA team faced Slovakia, and won 9077 to move the team into their first ever finals for a FIBA Junior World team. [95], The championship game was a rematch against France, a team the USA had played in the preliminary round, winning by just six points. The USA team started out slowly, hitting only one of their first six shots at the basket. u18 basketball usa roster national team The win advanced the team to the finals against the host team Russia. However, Japan came back, and cut the lead to 2722 in the second quarter. Then Breanna Stewart took over, scoring nine consecutive points herself to start a 210 run to end the half. The win secured a spot in the semi-final game against Argentina. France did not score again, and the USA won the game 7064. Stewart was named the MVP of the tournament and named to the all-tournament team.[96]. Reshanda Gray was the leading rebounder with 8. Collier scored 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting from the field. After swapping baskets, the USA scored twice to tie the game. [49][50] This win set up the gold medal game, with a rematch against Brazil. The USA team held Argentina to single digit scoring in each of the four-quarters, to keep the point total for their opponents to 28. The USA got untracked in the second quarter outscoring Egypt 389, to take a commanding lead. The USA won, 10242. With eleven of the twelve USA players scoring between five and twelve points, led by Breanna Stewart on 33 shooting from the field, the USA team had too much offense and defense. The USA team cut the lead down to three points with seconds to go, and good defense gave the ball back to the USA. Russia scored five quick points to cut the lead but Collier scored and Russia was unable to come back. [111], The USA had a relatively easy time in the final preliminary match against Venezuela, more than doubling up the score, and winning 11052. / Norcross, Ga.), Alexis Jones (Irving MacArthur H.S. [89] In the next game, the USA faced Mali. "a lot of intensity". The team from Canada scored first, and tied the game at three points apiece, but the USA opened up a lead they would never relinquish. 1 Seed into Semi-finals", "USA Women Begin Defense of Their FIBA U19 Championship With 7257 Win Over Spain", "Inside Strength Propels USA U19 Women Past China 8862 To Clinch No. The 2009 competition was held in Bangkok, Thailand in August. The USA team won the rematch with Brazil solidly, 8138. [92], The USA faced one of the other two remaining unbeaten teams, France, in their next match. Although the score was close in the first quarter, with only a two-point margin by the US at the end of the first quarter, the USA team overcame first-game jitters and scored 31 consecutive points in the second quarter to take an insurmountable lead. The game was never close. The USA team played with what head coach Jennifer Rizzotti called. The final period was also close, with the USA team slightly outscoring the Aussies, but by the end of the game, the lead was 13 points and the USA won 7754. Diamond DeShields was the top scorer for the USA team, with 16 points. [61] Her nine rebounds were a team high. The events were originally referred to as the FIBA Americas Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament[1] and the FIBA Junior World Championship. The USA finished with a win, 9751, to advance to the gold medal game. The FIBA Americas regional office announced that Argentina will host the FIBA U18 Women's Americas Championship. The final score the championship game was 10962. Players were eligible for the U18 and U19 teams in those years if they were born on January 1, 1990 or later. The USA had only a three-point margin at the end of the first quarter extended that in the second quarter but put the game away in the third quarter when they outscored Canada 3314. [21], The 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship was held in Valdivia, Chile July 1317, 2016. [83] The coaches who will travel with the team also participate in the training process. The twelve qualifying teams are separated into two groups, with four teams in each group. Alexis Jones was the team's leading scorer, with 17 points. The U17 team led the U18 team for most of the game, but Breanna Stewart took over in the fourth quarter, and the U18 team prevailed 7366. The game wasn't close after the opening minutes, with the USA team winning 9828. Michaela Mabrey hit five of six three-point attempts to tie a USA U18 record for three-point field goal percentage, set by Candice Wiggins in 2004. The USA team will have a day off Sunday, after the completion of the preliminary round and will return to action in the next round July 27, 2009.