FINAL
Australia - New Zealand 79-76Australia conquered the trophy in Doha. They beat New Zealand in the exciting Final clash to earn the third consecutive U16 Asian title. New Zealand grabbed a 41-38 halftime lead. Australia bounced back with a 24-21 rally in the third period to tie things up. Australia limited New Zealand to just 14 points in the fourth period and raced to yet another title.
Dash Daniels (190-PG-2007) posted 17 points, while
Nash Walker (195-G-2007) added 14 points for the champions.
Hayden Jones (197-F-2007) answered with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while
Oscar Goodman (199-PF-2007) and
Jameer Reed (194-SF-2007) provided 12 points each for New Zealand.
3-4 Place
China - Philippines 87-59China
stepped onto the pedestal in Doha. They cruised past Philippines to
earn the Bronze medals. China posted a 44-29 halftime lead. They
followed with a 26-8 rally in the third term to clear off for good.
Boyuan Zhang (203-F-2007) came up with 34 points for China.
Sinan Huan (213-C-2007) added 14
points and 11 rebounds for the winners.
Joaquin Ludovice (176-G-2007) replied with 15
points for Philippines.
5-6 Place
Japan - Iran 73-71Japan
held off Iran to earn the fifth overall position at the tournament.
Iran eked out a 39-37 halftime lead. But Japan struck back with an 18-11
run in the third term to take the lead. They protected it throughout
the fourth period and raced to the victory.
Ginga Sembo (189-SF-2007) produced 24
points, while
Shogo Takata (189-F-2007) added 19 points for Japan.
Iman Valizadeh (191-SG-2007)
replied with 24 points for Iran.
7-8 Place
Jordan - Qatar 75-97Qatar
finished the championship on a winning note. They fired past Jordan to
earn the 7th place. Qatar dominated from start to finish to earn a
well-deserved win.
Mohamed Ndao (193-G-2007) tossed in 33 points and collected 11
rebounds, while
Abdulla Mousa (184-PG-2008) contributed 26 points and 8 assists for
the hosts.
Omar Hijazi (197-G-2007) responded with 20 points and 13 rebounds for
Jordan.