04-07-2025
Game day preview: Team USA vs. Canada at the FIBA U19 Quarterfinals
Get ready for a showdown on the hardwood! Team USA, powered by Kentucky's own Jasper Johnson, is set to take on Canada in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 World Cup. With a flawless record of 4-0, Team USA has been unstoppable during pool play, cruising past Jordan and showing that they mean business. Now, they're looking to keep the momentum going against their northern rivals.
Historically, Team USA holds a solid edge over Canada with a series record of 6-1. The last face-off was a nail-biter in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, where the Americans narrowly edged out a win with a score of 96-92. But let's not forget—the Canadians aren't without their victories; their last triumph came in 2017, where they dominated with a staggering 99-17 scoreline. Will history repeat itself or will Team USA extend their winning streak?
Team Canada is hungry to upset the apple cart, led by Boise State's powerhouse Spencer Ahren. Averaging an impressive 11 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, Ahren is poised to make waves on the court. Coming off a commanding 100-75 victory against Mali, they're riding high and ready to challenge Team USA's dominance.
Match-Up Snapshot
Set your alarms! Catch all the action live from Lausanne Arena in Switzerland with tip-off at 11:15 AM ET on the FIBA U19 YouTube channel. It's win or go home—who will emerge victorious?
