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Team USA advances to FIBA U17 World Cup quarterfinals in Turkiye

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

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Summary

Team USA secured a decisive 141-85 victory against Cameroon in the FIBA U17 World Cup, held in Turkiye. This win allows them to progress to the quarterfinals, where they will face an unlisted opponent. The U.S. team has displayed dominance throughout the tournament, averaging nearly 129 points per game, including prior wins against France, Japan, and Italy. Illinois assistant coaches Geoff Alexander and Orlando Antigua observed potential recruits, Cayden Daughtry and NaVorro Bowman Jr., who contributed significantly to the team's success.

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By the Numbers

•Team USA scores 141 points against Cameroon in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
•They advance to the quarterfinals scheduled for Friday.
•Cayden Daughtry averages 11.5 points and 5.8 assists.
•NaVorro Bowman Jr. contributes 10.8 points and 3.3 assists.
•Team USA has averaged nearly 129 points per game this tournament.

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5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Team USA rolling in Turkiye

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Jul. 2—Illinois assistant coaches Geoff Alexander and Orlando Antigua have reached the "travel abroad" portion of their summers. Both were in Turkiye at the end of June for the FIBA U17 World Cup, and other FIBA events will have the two cycling back and forth between Champaign and The Continent. Alexander and Antigua got a look at a pair of Illinois recruiting targets in the Class of 2027 ...
— Yahoo Sports

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