Wisconsin players Riddle and Ball earn medals at FIBA U18 Asia Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Isaac Riddle and Jackson Ball, both Wisconsin basketball freshmen, secured medals at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup held from August 13-23 in Ahmedabad, India. Riddle helped Australia clinch a gold medal, contributing an average of 7.8 points per game. Ball was instrumental in New Zealand's bronze medal win, averaging 20.8 points and showcasing a standout performance with 29 points against South Korea. Both players bring international experience to the upcoming Wisconsin season.
- •Riddle averaged 7.8 points per game for Australia, helping to secure gold.
- •Ball led New Zealand with an average of 20.8 points per game, earning bronze.
- •Both players participated in the tournament from August 13-23 in India.
- •Riddle had a high of 14 points against Chinese Taipei.
- •Ball scored 29 points in New Zealand's third-place match against South Korea.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — How 2 Wisconsin basketball players fared in FIBA U18 Asia Cup
"Wisconsin freshman Isaac Riddle won a gold medal at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, and UW teammate Jackson Ball won a bronze medal.
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