U.S. basketball team dominates Italy, advances in FIBA U17 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The U.S. U17 basketball team secured a decisive victory over Italy, winning 131-80 in Istanbul on June 30, 2026. The team showcased its dominance throughout group play, having previously defeated Japan 128-66 and France 115-84, with an average winning margin of 48 points. Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje led the scoring with 16 points and 11 rebounds. With this victory, the U.S. maintains an all-time record of 54-0 in FIBA U17 competitions and will move on to face Cameroon in the knockout round.
- •U.S. defeated Italy 131-80 in FIBA U17 World Cup group play.
- •Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
- •U.S. also won against France and Japan in previous matches.
- •Next opponent for the U.S. is Cameroon in the knockout round.
- •U.S. maintains a perfect 54-0 record in FIBA U17 competitions.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Crushes Italy In FIBA U17 Play, 131-80
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