Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje shines in U17 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, an incoming Duke commit, delivered an impressive performance in the U17 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals against Puerto Rico on July 3. He scored 31 points on 11-for-13 shooting in just 21 minutes, along with 16 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal. Team USA dominated the game, winning 149-82, and remains undefeated in the tournament, boasting a significant point differential of 267. Boumtje-Boumtje previously contributed to a 141-85 victory over Cameroon in the Round of 16. Team USA is set to face Australia in the semifinals on Saturday.
- •Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje scored 31 points against Puerto Rico.
- •Team USA won 149-82 in the quarterfinals.
- •Boumtje-Boumtje had 16 rebounds and four assists.
- •USA is undefeated with a point differential of 267 in the tournament.
- •Team USA faces Australia in the semifinals on Saturday.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Incoming Duke commit posts unreal stats in U17 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
"Recent Duke commit Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje scored 31 points in 21 minutes against Puerto Rico.
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