USA Overcomes Third Quarter Struggles to Advance over China 92-69
(Robert Allen of Pokes Report contributed to this story.)
Debrecen, Hungary – Oklahoma State freshman Eric Dailey Jr. scored eight of his 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the United States pull away from China, 92-69, Wednesday in a FIBA U19 World Cup Round of 16 matchup.
The U.S. (4-0) squandered an 18-point advantage but quickly rebuilt it. After China (0-4) rallied to take a 59-58 lead near the 2:00-mark of the third quarter, the Americans reeled off the next 19 points.
Dailey – a 6-foot-8 forward from Bradenton, Fla. -- has reached double-figures in all four tournament games. In addition to his 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting, he also collected six rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal in Wednesday's win.
Team USA, with Oklahoma State head coach serving as an assistant coach for head coach Tad Boyle from Colorado, will face Japan in Friday's quarterfinal round (time TBA). Japan knocked off the host country Hungary 63-53 in a Round of 16 contest after Team USA had finsihed.
Fans can follow all the action from the FIBA U19 World Cup at fiba.basketball/world/u19/2023 and watch every game live and on demand at youtube.com/FIBA.
FIBA U-19 Men's World Cup
June 24-July 2, 2023
Debrecen, Hungary
United States Schedule/Results:
June 24 -- USA 136, Madagascar 69 (Group B)
June 25 -- USA 77, Slovenia 72 (Group B)
June 27 – USA 122, Lebanon 70 (Group B)
June 28 – USA 92, China 69 (Round of 16)
Friday, June 30 – Quarterfinal Round vs. Japan/Hungary Winner (Time TBA)
Saturday, July 1 – Semifinal/Consolation Rounds
Sunday, July 2 – Championship/Placement Rounds