Asia-Basket.com All-Asian U16 Championships Awards 2015 - Nov 9, 2015
Asia-Basket.com All-Asian U16 Championships 1st Team 2015
Lin
Alaaeddine
Zeinoun
Yang
Shin
Best Player: Jae Min Yang (198-F/C-99) of KOR NT U16 Best Guard: Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) of LEB NT U16 Best Forward: Jae Min Yang (198-F/C-99) of KOR NT U16 Best Center: Minsuk Shin (197-C-99) of KOR NT U16
South Korea celebrate Gold in Jakarta - Nov 7, 2015
FINAL
Taiwan - South Korea 69-78 South Korea are the new U16 Asia Champions! They defeated Taiwan in the championship game to conquer the Gold medals. Lee Junghyun (185-G-99) and Park Minwoo (197-C-99) posted 17 points each for the winners. Taiwan eked out a 31:30 halftime lead. But South Korea turned things around in the second half. They used a 28:15 run in the third term to spur ahead. Taiwan narrowed the deficit in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss at the end. Minsuk Shin delivered 16 points for the winners. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) responded with 19 points for Taiwan. Wu Pei-Chia (205-C-99) had 13 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.
3-4 Place
Japan - China 58-80 China stepped onto the pedestal in Jakarta. They edged Japan in the consolation final to clinch the Bronze medals. Therefore China qualified for the U17 World Championship in 2016. Wang Rui (203-F-99) posted 22 points and 9 rebounds to pace the winners. Japan led by two points at the first break 16:14. But China went on a 23:8 run in the second frame to spur ahead. They unloaded 43 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Jie Zu had 20 points for the winning side. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) responded with 18 points for Japan.
5-6 Place
Philippines - Lebanon 89-74 Philippines finished fifth at the championship. They outgunned Lebanon in the final game in Jakarta. Jonas Tibayan (182-F-99) posted 16 points to lead the winners. Philippines accumulated a 50:34 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Samjosef Belangel (177-G-99) and Kris Pagsanjan (180-F-99) netted 13 points each for Philippines. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) responded with 28 points for Lebanon.
7-8 Place
Thailand - Kuwait 69-49 Thailand knocked down Kuwait to clinch the 7th position at the tournament. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) delivered 20 points in the win. Kuwait opened a 24:16 lead after ten minutes. But Thailand held their opponents to just 25 points in the next three quarters and marched to the win. Thanakrit Limjittakorn (181-F-99) delivered 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Yousef Husain (188-F-00) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Kuwait.
Taiwan and South Korea reach Final in Jakarta - Nov 6, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Taiwan - Japan 60-57 Taiwan nipped Japan to seal their championship game appearance in Jakarta. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Taiwan opened a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. Japan cut the distance at 2-point mark at the interval 26:24. Taiwan stretched the lead at 9-point mark at the final intermission. Japan sank 23 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Han Chieh-Yu (195-PF-99) and Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) netted 11 points each for the winners. Seiya Takahara (180-G-99) responded with 12 points for Japan.
China - South Korea 84-90 South Korea advanced into the Final. They upset China in the semifinal clash tonight. Yang Jae Min (198-F/C-99) stepped up with 30 points for the Korean side. China enjoyed a 46:43 halftime lead. But South Korea unleashed 47 points in the second half and snatched a valuable victory. Shin Minsuk (197-C-99) provided 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Wang Rui (203-F-99) responded with 20 points for China.
5-8 Place
Lebanon - Kuwait 79-56 Lebanon toppled Kuwait to set up the clash versus Philippines for the fifth overall position at the championship. Five players scored in double figures for the winners. Lebanon accumulated a 38:33 halftime lead. Lebanon drained 41 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) and Karim Zeinoun (188-F-99) came up with 15 points each for the winners. Yousef Husain (188-F-00) responded with 18 points and 13 rebounds for Kuwait.
Thailand - Philippines 46-81 Philippines outgunned Thailand in the classification round. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Juan Gomez De Liano (180-F-99) provided 16 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Philippines grabbed a 56:25 halftime lead. They held Thailand to just 21 points in the second half and marched to the win. Ralph Escalona (176-G-00) provided 11 points in the victory. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) responded with 9 points for Thailand.
9-10 Place
Indonesia - Iraq 56-71 Iraq beat Indonesia to occupy the 9th overall position at the tournament. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) tallied 32 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to pace the winning side. Iraq built a 35:31 halftime advantage. They dropped 36 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Sajjad Al-Saedi (190-PF-99) netted 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Iraqi team. Andre Rizqiano (180-SF-99) responded with 12 points for Indonesia.
11-12 Place
Bahrain - Malaysia 84-87 Malaysia clinched the 11th position at the championship. They overcame Bahrain in the final game at the tournament. Kok Shen Lim (174-G-99) scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to pace the winners. Bahrain eked out a 45:43 halftime lead. But Malaysia went on a 21:12 run in the third term to spur ahead. Bahrain unloaded 27 points in the final period but could not avoid the defeat. Joon Kang Lee tossed in 15 points for the winners. Mohamed Abdulkarim (188-PF-99) and Fadhel Abdulhasain responded with 18 points each for Bahrain.
China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan reach semifinal stage in Jakarta - Nov 5, 2015
Quarterfinals
China - Kuwait 103-42 China had little trouble advancing into the semifinal stage of the championship. They rallied past Kuwait in the quarterfinal clash today. Six players scored in double digits for China. Zhu Rongzhen (210-C-99) delivered 19 points to topscore for the winners. China accounted for a 54:25 halftime lead. They followed with a 29:5 run in the fourth term and coasted to the victory. Wu Yujia (200-F-99) dropped 17 points in the win. Mohammad Hasan (194-C-00) responded with 14 points for Kuwait.
Japan - Philippines 73-66 Japan fired past Philippines to reach the semifinal stage in Jakarta. Yudai Nishida netted 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory. Japan accumulated a 46:30 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 18-point mark at the final intermission. Taiga Kagitomi (192-F-99) notched 16 points for the winners. Samjosef Belangel (177-G-99) provided 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss.
Lebanon - South Korea 79-105 South Korea fired past Lebanon to seal their semifinal appearance in Jakarta. Yang Jae Min (198-F/C-99) came up with impressive 36 points to pace the winners. South Korea piled up a comfortable 47:32 halftime lead. They unleashed 37 points in the fourth quarter and marched to the victory. Lee Junghyun (185-G-99) tossed in 24 points for the winners. Karim Zeinoun responded with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for Lebanon.
Taiwan - Thailand 88-39 Taiwan cruised past Thailand to book the semifinal place. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) netted 18 points in the victory. Taiwan accumulated a 41:25 halftime lead. They held Thailand to just 14 points in the second half and marched to the win. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) had 17 points in the victory. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) responded with 12 points for Thailand.
9-12 Place
Iraq - Malaysia 75-49 Iraq defeated Malaysia in the classification round today. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) posted 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Iraq piled up a 33:25 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 42:24 second half run to ice the victory. Sajjad Al-Saedi (190-PF-99) netted 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the winners. Kok Shen Lim (174-G-99) responded with 17 points for Malaysia.
Indonesia - Bahrain 82-81 Indonesia held off Bahrain to set up the clash for the ninth position at the home championship. They overcame Bahrain in a highly contest battle tonight. Juan Maulana (180-SG-99) posted 15 points and 7 assists to pace the winners. Bahrain accumulated a 40:36 halftime lead. But Indonesia went for 46 points in the second half and snatched a narrow win at the end. Mohamad Noor had 15 points, while Andre Rizqiano (180-SF-99) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Baqer Ali (171-PG-00) responded with 17 points and 6 steals for Bahrain.
Quarterfinals are set in Jakarta - Nov 3, 2015
Group E
Kuwait - Indonesia 79-63 Kuwait finished the Second Stage on a high note. They held off hosting Indonesia for 2-3 record in Group E and advanced into the quarterfinal stage. Masaed Al Outaibi (186-PG-99) came up with 25 point sand 8 rebounds for the winning side. Kuwait accounted for a 39:27 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Mohammad Hasan (194-C-00) connected for 20 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks in the victory. Andre Rizqiano (180-SF-99) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Indonesia.
Malaysia - Lebanon 79-83 Lebanon clinched the second position in Group E. They overcame Malaysia for 4-1 record. Karim Zeinoun (188-F-99) stepped up with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Malaysia posted a 39:31 halftime lead. But Lebanon initiated a 52:40 second half run and iced the victory. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) netted 23 points for the winners. Kok Shen Lim (174-G-99) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Malaysia.
Japan - Taiwan 75-83 Taiwan outgunned Japan to stay undefeated in Jakarta. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) scored 24 points to pace the winners. Taiwan accumulated a 46:34 halftime lead. They poured in 37 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) responded with 22 points for Japan.
Group F
Thailand - Iraq 52-49 Thailand held off Iraq for the first victory in Group F. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) provided 17 points for the Thai youngsters. Thailand trailed by 4 points heading into the fourth frame. But they went on a 19:12 run in the final period and rallied to the victory. Thanakrit Limjittakorn (181-F-99) had 12 points in the win. Ahmed Jasim (194-C-99) responded with 12 points and 13 rebounds for Iraq.
Bahrain - South Korea 69-90 South Korea thumped Bahrain to wrap up the Second Stage campaign. Seomoon Sechan (180-F-00) came up with 20 points to pace the Korean team. They built a massive 49:22 halftime lead and cruised to the victory. Shin Minsuk (197-C-99) tossed in 18 points for the winning side. Baqer Ali (171-PG-00) responded with 15 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds for the losing team.
Philippines - China 78-72 Philippines held off China to finish in the second place in Group F. Gian Mamuyac (180-G-99) scored 22 points to pace the winning side. Philippines piled up a 39:33 halftime lead. They dropped 25 points in the fourth frame and got away with a narrow victory. Samjosef Belangel (177-G-99) banked in 11 points for the winners. Bai Haotian (192-G-99) responded with 21 points for China.
Day 2 of Second Stage in Jakarta - Nov 2, 2015
Group E
Indonesia - Malaysia 81-71 Indonesia opened win count at the Second Stage of the championship. They held off Malaysia for 1-3 record. Muhamad Noor (175-SG-99) scored 20 points to pace the hosts. Indonesia trailed by four points after the opening frame. However the hosts spurred ahead for a 40:34 halftime lead. They drained 41 points in the second half and sealed the win. Andre Rizqiano (180-SF-99) had 19 points for the winners. Maegen Suresh (189-C-00) responded with 19 points for Malaysia.
Lebanon - Japan 84-70 Lebanon recorded yet another win in Group E. They beat Japan for 3-1 record. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) stepped up wih 23 points to pace the Lebanese youngsters. Lebanon accumulated a 48:34 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Charbel Saad (196-PF-99) provided 22 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Japan.
Taiwan - Kuwait 80-67 Taiwan registered the fifth straight victory in Jakarta. They held off Kuwait for 4-0 record in Group E. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Taiwan accounted for a 38:25 halftime lead. Kuwait narrowed the gap at 4-point mark at the final intermission. Taiwan drained 22 points in the fourth frame and cruised to the win. Ting-Chien Lin and Wu Pei-Chia (205-C-99) had 13 points each for the winners. Masaed Al Outaibi responded with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Kuwait.
Group F
South Korea - Philippines 77-74 South Korea improved at 3-1 record in Group F. They held off Philippines behind 22 points from Lee Hyunjung (192-F-00). South Korea piled up a 42:37 halftime lead. They protected the lead well throughout the second half and marched to the win. Shin Minsuk (197-C-99) had 17 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Gian Mamuyac (180-G-99) responded with 18 points for Philippines.
Iraq - Bahrain 64-44 Fahad Al-Madhhachi (185-SF-99) scored 16 points to pace Iraq past Bahrain. Iraq accumulated a 26:18 halftime lead. They boosted the margin in the second half and coasted to the win. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) had 14 points for the winners. Mohamed Abdulkarim (188-PF-99) responded with 21 points for Bahrain.
China - Thailand 91-28 China kept on winning in Jakarta. They thrashed Thailand for 4-0 record in Group F. Li Xiangbo (203-F-99) chipped in 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. China tallied 44 points in the first half to gain a 26-point halftime lead. China kept Thailand scoreless in the third term and cleared off for good. Huang Rongqi (190-G-99) delivered 11 points for the winners. Thanakrit Limjittakorn (181-F-99) responded with 7 points for Thailand.
The Start of Second Stage in Jakarta - Nov 1, 2015
Group E
Japan - Indonesia 80-39 Japan stayed on the winning track at the championship. They fired past Indonesia to tip off the Second Stage. Seiya Takahara (180-G-99) posted 17 points for the victors. Japan accounted for a 44:23 halftime lead. They held Indonesia scoreless in the third term and cleared off for good. Kazuki Miyamoto (195-C-99) and Taiga Kagitomi (192-F-99) added 12 points each for the winners. Muhamad Noor responded with 11 points for Indonesia.
Kuwait - Lebanon 79-81 Lebanon got to the winning start of the Second Stage campaign. They nipped Kuwait in Group E. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) scored 32 points to pace the winners. Lebanon eked out a 37:34 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Karim Zeinoun (188-F-99) had 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Masaed Al Outaibi responded with 29 points for Kuwait.
Taiwan - Malaysia 90-59 Taiwan registered the fourth straight victory in Jakarta. They dropped Malaysia at the start of the Second Stage. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) scored 29 points to pace the winners. Taiwan accounted for a 50:37 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 23-point mark at the final intermission and cruised to the victory. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) had 14 points for the winners. Kok Shen Lim (174-G-99) responded with 19 points for Malaysia.
Group F
Thailand - South Korea 52-76 South Korea rallied past Thailand for the opening victory at the Second Stage. Hyungjung Lee provided 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Korean team. They built a 37:25 halftime lead. They poured in 27 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Shin Minsuk (197-C-99) tossed in 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for South Korea. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) responded with 17 points for Thailand.
China - Bahrain 85-43 China stormed past Bahrain to gain the fourth consecutive victory at the championship. Zhu Rongzhen (210-C-99) delivered 17 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. China trailed by two points at the first break. But China went on a 49:13 second half run and iced the victory. Wang Rui (203-F-99) delivered 15 points for the winners. Karim Aboukoura responded with 15 points for Bahrain.
Philippines - Iraq 78-69 Philippines remained perfect in Jakarta. They held off Iraq to take 3-0 record on top of Group F. Gian Mamuyac (180-G-99) posted 16 points for the winning side. Philippines accounted for a 40:33 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 16-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Kris Pagsanjan (180-F-99) had 13 points in the victory. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) responded with 26 points and 11 rebounds for Iraq.
The End of Preliminary Round in Jakarta - Oct 31, 2015
Group A
Malaysia - Kuwait 66-81 Kuwait earned the first victory in Group A. They upset Malaysia to earn the second position. Yousef Husain (188-F-00) scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the winners. Kuwait piled up a 46:34 halftime lead. They went on a 17:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Mohammad Hasan (194-C-00) chipped in 18 points for the winners. Ken Yen Low (179-G-99) responded with 20 points for Malaysia.
Hong Kong - Japan 51-86 Japan finished the preliminary round undefeated. They rallied past Hong Kong to clinch top position in Group A. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to pace the winners. Seiya Takahara tossed in 15 points in the win. Jaoan led by just 6 points at halftime. But they used a 30:9 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Yip Yiu Pong (191-PG-99) and Lin Man Ching (175-G-99) scored 14 points each for Hong Kong.
Group B
Indonesia - Taiwan 56-79 Taiwan celebrated the third straight victory in Group B. They stormed past Indonesia to conquer the top place in the ladder. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) came up with 33 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Taiwan opened a 35:31 halftime lead. They triggered a 23:11 rally in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) tossed in 11 points for Taiwan. Aldy Rachman (190-C-00) responded with 12 points for Indonesia.
Group C
Thailand - Bahrain 65-58 Thailand held off Bahrain to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Natthaworn Banchathon (175-F-99) stepped up with 28 points for the Thai youngsters. Thailand recorded a comfortable 21:7 lead ten minutes into the game. They protected the lead well throughout the rest of the encounter cruising to the victory. Jdar Sonsem (192-C-99) finished with 12 points for Thailand. Mohamed Almajed responded with 13 points and 11 rebounds for Bahrain.
Group D
South Korea - China 65-91 China cruised past South Korea to capture the top spot in Group D. Li Xiangbo (203-F-99) paced well-balanced effort with 18 points and 8 rebounds for China. South Korea enjoyed a 23:19 lead ten minutes into the game. However China turned things around in the next two periods. They erupted for 53 points in the second and third period and got away with the victory. Wu Yujia (200-F-99) and Rongzhen Zhu netted 17 points each for the winners. Myeongjin Seo responded with 13 points for South Korea.
Iraq - India 90-69 Iraq advanced into the Second Stage of the tournament following a vital win over India in Group D. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) was unstoppable for the Iraqis tallying 39 points and 6 rebounds. Iraq piled up a 49:36 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 31-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Abbas Al-Qarnawi (188-SF-99) netted 16 points for the winners. Baladhaneshwar Poiyamozhi (181-F-99) responded with 26 points for India.
Day 2 in Jakarta - Oct 30, 2015
Group A
Kuwait - Hong Kong 59-71 Hong Kong held off Kuwait to open win count in Group A. Yip Yiu Pong (191-PG-99) was unstoppable with 28 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Hong Kong established a 32:22 halftime lead. They cruised to the victory in the second half. Lin Man Ching (175-G-99) tossed in 13 points for the winning side. Masaed Al Qutaibi responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds for Kuwait.
Japan - Malaysia 77-39 Japan crushed Malaysia to gain the second straight win at the tournament. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) posted 23 points to lead the winners. Japan earned a 23:4 lead after the opening frame. They boosted the gap at 27-point mark at the interval and never looked back en route to the victory. Seiya Takahara (180-G-99) netted 13 points, issued 6 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds for the winners. Maegen Suresh (189-C-00) responded with 16 points for Malaysia.
Group B
Bangladesh - Indonesia 29-90 Indonesia celebrated the first victory in Jakarta. They stormed past Bangladesh for 1-1 record. Muhamad Noor (175-SG-99) posted 14 points to lead the winning side. Indonesia accounted for a 42:8 halftime lead and breezed to the win in the second half. Juan Maulana (180-SG-99) posted 13 points and 10 assists for the winners. Tanveer Prodhan (181-C-1) responded with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Bangladesh.
Taiwan - Lebanon 94-86 Taiwan continued to pile up victories at the championship. They overcame Lebanon for 2-0 record on top of Group B. Lin Ting-Chien (190-SG-99) chipped in 27 points for the winners. Taiwan accounted for a 34:16 lead after the opening frame. Lebanon unloaded 29 points in the second frame to pull within 7 points at the interval. But Taiwan dropped 40 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) dropped 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 6 assists in the win. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) replied with 30 points for Lebanon.
Group C
Philippines - Thailand 70-51 Philippines remained unbeaten in Group C. They fired past Thailand for the second victory. Samjosef Belangel (177-G-99) and Kris Pagsanjan (180-F-99) came up with 10 points each for Philippines. They eked out a 30:27 halftime lead. Philippines went on a 28:9 run in the third term and cleared off for good. Jonas Tibayan (182-F-99) had 9 points in the win. Thanakrit Limjittakorn (181-F-99) responded with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Thailand.
Group D
China - Iraq 67-56 China held off pesky Iraq to take 2-0 record in Group D. Zhu Rongzhen (210-C-99) tossed in 23 points and pulled down 16 rebounds for the winning side. China led by just a single point at the interval 24:23. But they used a 25:15 run in the third term to build an unassailable 11-point lead at the final intermission. Wang Rui (203-F-99) banked in 17 points for China. Abdullah Abdullah (187-F-00) answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds for Iraq.
India - South Korea 85-104 South Korea toppled India for the second consecutive victory in Jakarta. Yang Jae Min (198-F/C-99) stepped up with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Korean team. South Korea raced off to a 48:36 halftime lead. India drained 32 points in the third term to get within 8 points. But South Korea answered with a 28-point effort in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Seomoon Sechan (180-F-00) had 22 points for the winners. Baladhaneshwar Poiyamozhi (181-F-99) knocked down 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for India.
Day 1 in Jakarta - Oct 29, 2015
Group A
Malaysia - Hong Kong 69-53 Malaysia outgunned Hong Kong to take 1-0 record in Group A. Kok Shen Lim (174-G-99) tossed in 13 points for the winners. Malaysia accounted for a 44:28 halftime lead. They boosted the margin in the third term. They extended the gap at 23-point lead at the final intermission. Hong Kong narrowed the deficit in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Joon Kang Lee (176-G-99) had 12 points for the winners. Lin Man Ching (175-G-99) responded with 19 points for Hong Kong.
Japan - Kuwait 84-49 Japan recorded the first victory at the U16 Asian Championship. They knocked down Kuwait for 1-0 record in Group A. Yudai Nishida (188-F-99) posted 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Kuwait jumped to an 18:17 lead ten minutes into the game. But Japan went on a furious 28:9 run in the second period to take an 18-point halftime lead. Japan dropped 39 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Rei Ito (180-G-99) tallied 14 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the winners. Masaed Al Qutaibi replied with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Kuwait.
Group B
Taiwan - Bangladesh 145-31 Taiwan recorded the first victory in Group B. They stormed past Bangladesh to take 1-0 record. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Tang Wei-Chieh (190-SF-99) scored 27 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 5 boards for the winners. Taiwan opened a 74:9 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Chen Fan Po-Yen (195-C-00) tossed in 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for the winners. M.Rahman responded with 12 points for Bangladesh.
Lebanon - Indonesia 83-55 Four players scored in double digits as Lebanon upset hosting Indonesia in Jakarta. Salim Alaaeddine (188-SG-99) tossed in 16 points to pace the winners. Lebanon accounted for a 43:27 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 22-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Lebanon held the hosts to just 11 points in the final period and raced to the win. Karim Zeinoun (188-F-99) tallied 15 points and 14 rebounds for Lebanon. Hriscahyo Agviandi (193-C-99), Komang Wijaya (188-SF-99) and Sean Sada (183-PF-99) had 8 points each in the loss.
Group C
Philippines - Bahrain 98-58 Philippines opened win count at the U16 Asian Championship. They outgunned Bahrain in Group C opener. Sean Ildefonso (183-F-00) came up with 16 points to lead the winning side. Philippines unleashed 55 points in the first half to gain a 29-point halftime lead. Philippines kept Bahrain at bay throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Juan Gomez De Liano (180-F-99) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Fadhel Abdulhusain (168-PG-99) responded with 21 points for Bahrain.
Group D
Iraq - South Korea 74-92 South Korea outgunned Iraq for the opening victory at the tournament. Lee Junghyun and Lee Hyunjung came up with 21 points each for the Korean team. Iraq recorded a 35:32 halftime advantage. But South Korea responded with a massive 29:13 run in the third term to pull ahead. They followed with a 31-point effort in the fourth frame and rallied to the win. Yang Jae Min (192-F-99) had 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Abdullah Abdullah responded with 29 points and 10 rebounds for Iraq.
China - India 116-57 China cruised past India in the opening game in Jakarta. Rongqu Huang stepped up with 22 points to pace the winners. China poured in 66 points in the first half to take a 33-point halftime lead. China erupted for 50 points in the second half and marched to the win. Zhu Rongzhen (210-C-99) provided 14 points for the winners. Baladhaneshwar Poiyamozhi responded with 18 points for India.
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