Usa: USA downed Spain, 82-73, Monday in the final of the FIBA U17 Women's World Cup at the Starez Arena Vodova in Brno, Czechia. The American team successfully defended their title, marking their fourth consecutive championship win and seventh overall in the tournament's eight editions.
According to Philippines News Agency, Micah Ojo spearheaded the USA's offensive effort with 20 points. Despite a valiant performance from Isabel Hernandez, who contributed 28 points, eight steals, four rebounds, and four assists for Spain, the team had to settle for their fourth silver medal. Meanwhile, Australia secured the bronze medal by defeating Canada, 64-57.
American player Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, with an average of 12.9 points, a shooting percentage of 52.9 from the floor, and averages of 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 steals, and 1.7 assists per game, was awarded the MVP title. She received this accolade from Dawn Staley, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and FIBA Hall of Famer. The awards ceremony coincided with the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.
The All-Star Five included Wilson Manyacka, Hernandez, Madison Ryan of Australia, Frances Vollett of Canada, and Miya Takeuchi of Japan. The final standings of the tournament were as follows: 1. USA, 2. Spain, 3. Australia, 4. Canada, 5. New Zealand, 6. China, 7. Japan, 8. Slovenia, 9. Egypt, 10. Italy, 11. Latvia, 12. Colombia, 13. Germany, 14. Czechia, 15. Mexico, and 16. C´te d'Ivoire.
