Asian Championships U16 in Qatar (2022)
2018 (4 year break)
GamesSchedule
3-4 Place
Jun.19:N.Zealand  89-62  Lebanon
5-6 Place
Jun.19:S.Korea 80-90India
7-8 Place
Jun.19:Philippines  95-87  Iran
FINAL
Jun.19:Australia  94-63  Japan
5-8 Place
Jun.18:Iran 78-83India
Jun.18:Philippines 77-88S.Korea
SEMIS
Jun.18:N.Zealand 79-99Japan
Jun.18:Australia  85-51  Lebanon
Jun.17:Australia  109-83  Philippines
Jun.17:Japan  91-84  India
Jun.17:Iran 66-72N.Zealand
Jun.17:S.Korea 64-72Lebanon
Jun.16:N.Zealand  107-57  Kuwait
Jun.16:Philippines  83-60  Kazakhs.
Jun.16:India  97-53  Indonesia
Jun.16:Lebanon  78-54  Qatar
Jun.14:Australia  88-41  Bahrain
Jun.14:N.Zealand 73-79 OTS.Korea
Jun.14:Japan  73-67  Philippines
Jun.14:India  77-51  Qatar
Jun.14:Lebanon 56-73Iran
Jun.13:S.Korea  89-59  Kazakhs.
Jun.13:Bahrain 41-80India
Jun.13:Iran  66-37  Indonesia
Jun.13:Australia  104-27  Qatar
Jun.13:Philippines  82-45  Kuwait
Jun.12:Kazakhs. 67-92N.Zealand
Jun.12:Kuwait 33-98Japan
Jun.12:India 47-95Australia
Jun.12:Qatar 85-61 Bahrain
Jun.12:Indonesia 49-76Lebanon
Full Standings
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% GB L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Home Away Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A              
1
Australia330100.000-6L-39638582-01-0287:115 (+172)   
2
India32166.710-7L-3686261-11-0204:187 (+17)   
3
Qatar31233.320-4L-35481-271-00-2163:242 (-79)   
4
Bahrain3030.030-3L-34884-360-10-2143:253 (-110)   
 Group B              
1
Iran220100.030-5L-27046241-01-0139:93 (+46)  
2
Lebanon21150.040-6L-2666150-11-0132:122 (+10)  
3
Indonesia2020.050-3L-24371-280-10-186:142 (-56)  
 Group C              
1
Japan220100.050-5L-28650361-01-0171:100 (+71)  
2
Philippines21150.060-6L-27459151-00-1149:118 (+31)  
3
Kuwait2020.070-3L-23990-510-10-178:180 (-102)  
 Group D              
1
South Korea220100.070-5L-28466181-01-0168:132 (+36)  
2
New Zealand21150.080-6L-2827390-11-0165:146 (+19)  
3
Kazakhstan2020.090-3L-26390-270-10-1126:181 (-55)  
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
Australia220100.02-0L-2963462192:68 (+124)  
2
India21150.01-1L-26273-11124:146 (-22)  
3
Qatar110100.01-0L-185612485:61 (+24) 
4
Bahrain1010.00-1L-14180-3941:80 (-39) 
 Group B           
1
Iran110100.01-0L-166372966:37 (+29) 
2
Lebanon1010.00-1L-15673-1756:73 (-17) 
3
Indonesia1010.00-1L-14976-2749:76 (-27) 
 Group C           
1
Japan110100.01-0L-17367673:67 (+6) 
2
Philippines110100.01-0L-182453782:45 (+37) 
3
Kuwait1010.00-1L-13398-6533:98 (-65) 
 Group D           
1
South Korea110100.01-0L-189593089:59 (+30) 
2
New Zealand1010.00-1L-17379-673:79 (-6) 
3
Kazakhstan1010.00-1L-16792-2567:92 (-25) 
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
Australia110100.00-1L-195474895:47 (+48) 
2
India110100.00-1L-180413980:41 (+39) 
3
Qatar2020.00-2L-23990.5-51.578:181 (-103)  
4
Bahrain2020.00-2L-25186.5-35.5102:173 (-71)  
 Group B           
1
Iran110100.00-1L-173561773:56 (+17) 
2
Lebanon110100.00-1L-176492776:49 (+27) 
3
Indonesia1010.00-1L-13766-2937:66 (-29) 
 Group C           
1
Japan110100.00-1L-198336598:33 (+65) 
2
Philippines1010.00-1L-16773-667:73 (-6) 
3
Kuwait1010.00-1L-14582-3745:82 (-37) 
 Group D           
1
South Korea110100.00-1L-17973679:73 (+6) 
2
New Zealand110100.00-1L-192672592:67 (+25) 
3
Kazakhstan1010.00-1L-15989-3059:89 (-30) 
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Kawashima_Yuto

(201-F-2005)
Avg: 26.6

22.8
22.6
19.3
Australia defend the title in Doha (Photo: FIBA)
2022 U16 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
#s#
Tristan Devers
Devers
Joshua Dent
Dent
Carlin Briggs
Briggs
James O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Austin Rapp
Rapp
#e#5
4Kristian Ferronato 186-G-2005 VIC Metro Australia
5Lachlan Brewer 195-F/G-2005 NW Tasmania Australia
6Tristan Devers 191-G/F-2005 Nunawading S. Australia
7Joshua Dent 188-G-2005 BA CoE Australia
8Kye Savage 186-G-2005 NW Tasmania Australia
9Carlin Briggs 194-F/G-2005 VIC Metro Australia
10Joshua Hughes 206-C-2005 NBA Global Australia
11Rocco Zikarsky 217-C-2006 Qld South Australia
12Jacob Furphy 193-G-2006 NW Tasmania Australia
13Roman Siulepa 196-SG-2006 SD Spartans Australia
14James O'Donnell 180-PG-2005 NSW Metro Australia
15Austin Rapp 202-F-2005 VIC Metro Australia

Justin Schueller Head Coach
Samuel Gruggen Assistant


Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Awards 2022 - Jun 20, 2022
Best Player: Japan Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005)
Best Guard: Japan Suguru Ishiguchi (180-G-2005)
Best Forward: Japan Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005)
Best Center: Australia Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) of Qld South

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship First Team 2022
Ishiguchi
Ishiguchi
Singh
Singh
Book
Book
Kawashima
Kawashima
Zikarsky
Zikarsky

First Team

Japan Suguru Ishiguchi (180-G-2005)
India Kushal Singh (195-PF-2005) of Uttarakhand
New Zealand Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) of Rams
Japan Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) of
Australia Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) of Qld South

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Second Team 2022
Amini
Amini
Savage
Savage
Furphy
Furphy
Singh
Singh
Khosravi
Khosravi

Second Team

Iran Mohammad Amini (192-G-2006) of Ayandeh Sazan
Australia Kye Savage (186-G-2005) of NW Tasmania
Australia Jacob Furphy (193-G-2006) of NW Tasmania
India Lokendra Singh (194-SG-2005) of Rajasthan
Iran Mohammadamin Khosravi (199-C-2005)

Honorable Mention
Australia Tristan Devers (191-G/F-2005) of Nunawading S.
Australia James O'Donnell (180-PG-2005) of NSW Metro
Iran Sarem Jafari (203-F/C-2005) of Mahram
Japan Eijiro Ogawa (187-G-2005)
South Korea Mingyo Ku (197-C-2005)
India Jaideep Rathore (177-PG-2005) of Rajasthan
Lebanon Karl Zamatta (202-C-2006)
New Zealand Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006)
Philippines Jared Bahay (175-G-2005)


Australia defend the title in Doha - Jun 19, 2022
FINAL
Australia - Japan 94-63
Australia defended their Asian U16 title as they cruised past Japan in the Final in Doha tonight. Australia dominated from start to finish. They established a 41-32 halftime lead. Australia followed with a 24-15 run in the third period to open an 18-point lead and never looked back en route to the trophy. Roman Siulepa (196-SG-2006) posted 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Kye Savage (186-G-2005) added 15 points in the win. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Japan.
3-4 Place
New Zealand - Lebanon 89-62
New Zealand rallied past Lebanon to clinch the third position in Doha. New Zealand grabbed a 28-10 lead after ten minutes. They extended the advantage at 28-point mark at the big break 51-23. Lebanon narrowed the gap in the third term. But New Zealand followed with a 21-15 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds, while George Turner (195-SG-2005) added 12 points in the win. Jean Shamee (203-F-2005) and Nikolai Choueiri (201-C-2006) had 12 points each for Lebanon.

5-6 Place
South Korea - India 80-90
India toppled South Korea to earn the fifth position at the championship. India registered a 45-33 halftime lead. India sank 26 points in the third quarter to take an 18-point lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Lokendra Singh (194-SG-2005) tallied 29 points and 20 rebounds, while Jaideep Rathore (177-PG-2005) added 20 points for India. Ku Mingyo (197-C-2005) answered with 17 points for South Korea.

7-8 Place
Philippines - Iran 95-87
Philippines finished their campaign on a high note. They defeated Iran to earn the 7th position in Doha. Iran led by as many as 9 points at halftime 48-39. But Philippines turned things around in the second half. They unleashed 56 points and raced to the victory. Alexander Konov (201-C-2005) delivered 18 points, while Caelum Harris (196-SF-2005) had 15 points for Philippines. Mohammadamin Khosravi (199-C-2005) responded with 28 points for Iran.

Japan and Australia advance into Final in Doha - Jun 18, 2022
SEMIS
New Zealand - Japan 79-99
Japan secured the Final berth in Doha. They cruised past New Zealand to advance into the title game. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) was unstoppable with 38 points and 7 rebounds for Japan. They opened a 54-31 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Shuntaro Buto (190-SF-2005) banked in 14 points for Japan. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) answered with 25 points and 12 rebounds for New Zealand.

Australia - Lebanon 85-51
Australia advanced into the title game in Doha. They crushed Lebanon to set up the championship game versus Japan. Jacob Furphy (193-G-2006) came up with 15 points to lead the winners. Australia accumulated 41-23 halftime lead. They dropped 44 points in the second half and raced to a convincing victory. Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) chipped in 14 points and 9 boards in the win. Ray Sleiman (187-SF-2006) answered with 10 points for Lebanon.



Australia, Lebanon, New Zealand and Japan reach semifinals in Doha - Jun 17, 2022
Australia - Philippines 109-83
Australia outgunned Philippines to advance into the semifinal stage in Doha. Kye Savage (186-G-2005) posted 27 points to lead the winners. Philippines grabbed a 29-24 lead after ten minutes. But Australia picked up the tempo in the second half. They unleashed 62 points after the big break and raced to a comfortable victory. Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Lorenzo Competente (188-G-2005) netted 18 points for Philippines.

South Korea - Lebanon 64-72
Lebanon sealed the semifinal appearance as they upset South Korea today. Lebanon eked out a 39-38 halftime lead. South Korea tied things up at 55 heading into the fourth frame. Lebanon held their opponents to just 9 points in the final period and rallied to the win. Ku Mingyo (197-C-2005) and Kim Seungwoo (192-F-2005) accounted for 19 points each for South Korea. Karl Zamatta (202-C-2006) responded with 24 points and 21 rebounds for Lebanon.

Iran - New Zealand 66-72
New Zealand upset Iran en route to the semifinal stage in Doha. New Zealand got off to a strong start. They ensured a 17-12 lead after ten minutes. New Zealand went on a 23-15 run in the second period to open a 40-27 halftime advantage. Iran sank 39 points in the second half but came up short of win at the end. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) and Dante Matakatea (194-F-2005) finished with 17 points each for New Zealand. Mohammadamin Khosravi (199-C-2005) answered with 26 points for Iran.

Japan - India 91-84
Japan defeated India in the quarterfinal clash. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) recorded 32 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to pace the winners. Japan dominated in the first half. They jumped off to a comfortable 50-35 halftime lead. India narrowed the deficit at 5-point mark at the final mark. But Japan sank 23 points in the fourth frame and rallied to a tough win at the end. Eijiro Ogawa (187-G-2005) had 21 points in the victory. Kushal Singh (195-PF-2005) answered with 31 points and 9 rebounds for India.



New Zealand, Lebanon, Philippines and India advance into quarterfinals - Jun 16, 2022
New Zealand - Kuwait 107-57
New Zealand crushed Kuwait to ensure the quarterfinal berth. New Zealand piled up a 45-32 halftime lead. They went on a 41-9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nicholas Book (203-F-2006) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Kiwis. Adel Alsaied (187-G-2006) and Faisal Al-Husaini (180-F-2005) had 17 points each for Kuwait.

Lebanon - Qatar 78-54
Lebanon outgunned Qatar to punch quarterfinal ticket in Doha. Lebanon stunned the hosts with a 37-22 first half run. Lebanon added 41 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Rayan Hachem (196-G-2005) posted 17 points, while Anthony Nabaa (200-F-2006) added 13 points for Lebanon. Mohamed Ndao (193-G-2007) answered with 18 points for Qatar.

Philippines - Kazakhstan 83-60
Philippines eased past Kazakhstan in the eighth-final stage. They got off to a strong start. Philippines dropped 53 points in the first half to open an 18-point lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and rallied to the victory. Lorenzo Competente (188-G-2005) finished with 15 points, while Jacob Bayla (193-F-2005) added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Daniil Severgin (183-PG-2005) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Kazakhstan.

India - Indonesia 97-53
India breezed past Indonesia en route to the quarterfinal stage in Doha. India eked out a 2-point lead ten minutes into the game. But they went on a 50-19 run in the next two quarters to take a comfortable lead. Jaideep Rathore (177-PG-2005) had 27 points and 7 assists for India. Lokendra Singh (194-SG-2005) tallied 30 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Cliffton Wijaya (190-F-2006) answered with 16 points for Indonesia.



Results and Stats from Day 3 in Doha - Jun 14, 2022
Lebanon - Iran 56-73
Iran topped Group B as they rallied past Lebanon tonight. Iran got off to a quick start as they built a 23-11 lead after ten minutes. Iran sank 45 points in the second half and marched to a convincing win at the end. Mohammad Amini (192-G-2006) netted 29 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Sarem Jafari (203-F/C-2005) added 18 points and 15 boards in the win. Rayan Hachem (196-G-2005) finished with 14 points for Lebanon.

Japan - Philippines 73-67
Japan held off Philippines for the second straight in Group C. Japan piled up a 35-24 halftime advantage. Philippines sank 29 points in the fourth quarter but came up short of win at the end. Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) recorded 26 points and 18 rebounds to pace the winners. Caelum Harris (196-SF-2005) replied with 18 points for Philippines.

New Zealand - South Korea 73-79 OT
South Korea posted the second win in Doha. They outlasted New Zealand in overtime to remain atop of Group D. New Zealand led by 7 points at the big break 36-29. But South Korea used a 26-19 run in the third term to draw things even. The teams went into overtime where South Korea sank 13 points and snatched the win. Lee Gwanwoo (180-G-2005) finished with 20 points, while Chan You Ko added 19 points for South Korea. Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006) answered with 16 points and 17 rebounds for New Zealand.

India - Qatar 77-51
India stormed past Qatar to gain 2-1 record in Group A. Kushal Singh (195-PF-2005) stepped up with 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge. India posted a 37-29 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 29-9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jaideep Rathore (177-PG-2005) netted 18 points in the win. Hamad Mousa (194-F-2006) tossed in 15 points for Qatar.

Australia - Bahrain 88-41
Australia registered the third victory in Group A. They stormed past Bahrain to remain undefeated. Australia grabbed a 38-23 halftime lead. They unleashed 50 points in the second half and eased to the win. Kye Savage (186-G-2005) posted 16 points, while Carlin Briggs (194-F/G-2005) added 14 points in the win. Hasan Nayem (185-F-2005) responded with 10 points for Bahrain.



Results and Stats from Day 2 in Doha - Jun 13, 2022
Australia - Qatar 104-27
Australia crushed Qatar to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Australia led by 8 points after ten minutes. But they followed with a massive 65-11 second half run to ice the victory. Rocco Zikarsy stepped up with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jacob Furphy (193-G-2006) added 15 points for the Aussies. Hamad Mousa (194-F-2006) and Sultan Abuissa (192-C-2005) tossed in 6 points each for Qatar.

Bahrain - India 41-80
India celebrated the first win at the championship as they bruised Bahrain today. India dominated from start to finish. They established a 37-20 halftime lead. India never loosed the grasp in the second half and eased to the victory. Kushal Singh (195-PF-2005) recorded 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Lojendra Singh and Jaideep Rathore (177-PG-2005) had 18 points each for the winners. Hanas Ghareeb responded with 15 points for Bahrain.

Iran - Indonesia 66-37
Iran opened their campaign in Doha on a high note. They trounced Indonesia in Group B. Iran led from start to finish. They piled up a 36-20 halftime lead. Iran held their opponents to just 17 points in the second half and marched to the win. Mohammad Amini (192-G-2006) tossed in 25 points and collected 15 rebounds for Iran. Daniel Delin (185-G-2005) hauled in 7 points for Indonesia.

Philippines - Kuwait 82-45
Philippines outscored Kuwait to take the first win in Doha. Philippines grabbed a 25-9 lead after ten minutes. They went on a strong 39-21 second half rally to seal the win. Zain Mahmood (198-C-2005) posted 16 points, while Jared Bahay added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Adel Alsaied (187-G-2006) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Kuwait.

South Korea - Kazakhstan 89-59
South Korea opened win count in Doha. They cruised past Kazakhstan in the opener. Ku Mingyo (197-C-2005) posted 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. South Korea held their opponents to just 3 points in the second frame to record a 40-22 halftime lead. South Korea then followed with a 30-17 run in the third term to run away with the win eventually. Kang Taehyun (195-F-2005) and Kim Seungwoo (192-F-2005) posted 13 points each for South Korea. Akhan Mukhazhanov (195-C-2005) answered with 12 points for Kazakhstan.



New Zealand edged Kazakhstan in the opener - Jun 12, 2022
Kazakhstan - New Zealand 67-92

New Zealand edged Kazakhstan 92-67 in the opener at the FIBA U16 Asian Championship. After a slow 19-18 run in the first period, New Zealand nailed 30 points to take a 15-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover, they won the third and the last stanzas for the final success.
Nicholas Book (203-F) stepped up with 25 points and Julius Halaifonua delivered 22. Daniil Severgin (178-PG-2005) ended up with massive 28 points in the losing effort, whilst Temirlan Maksot and Abat Marat brought 11 each.