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Aaliyah Guyton excels for Brazil at FIBA Women's AmeriCup qualifier

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Aaliyah Guyton excels for Brazil at FIBA Women's AmeriCup qualifier
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Aaliyah Guyton played a key role in the Brazilian national team’s performance at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2027 South American Qualifier, which concluded on August 8. Guyton averaged 14.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over five games, earning a spot on the All-Star Five. In the bronze-medal game against Colombia, she scored 18 points, contributing to Brazil's 61-48 victory. The team previously lost to Argentina in the semifinals, with Guyton also scoring 18 points in that match. Guyton will begin her junior year at Illinois this fall after a solid season with the Fighting Illini.

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  • •Guyton helped Brazil secure third place at the AmeriCup qualifier.
  • •She averaged 14.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in the tournament.
  • •Brazil lost to Argentina in the semifinals but won bronze against Colombia.
  • •Guyton played for Peoria High and will return to Illinois this fall.
  • •Her mother, Adriana Mafra, is a former Brazilian national team player.
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The former Peoria High basketball player played well at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2027 South American Qualifier.

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