FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
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FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia 2025
Tournament MVP: Luke Paul
Top Scorer: Johnny Sawma (27.8)
FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia 2025 Final: Australia - China 85-58 AUS: Luke Paul 26, William Hamilton 16, Alexander Mabbott 5, Tom Dammers 0, Isaiah Jorgenson 0, Antonio Browne 14, Lucas Byrne 11, Josh McCann 0, Alex Edwards 9, Andrew Watene 3, Max Pavey 1, Awak Machar 0 Standings 2025
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 Hoops FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia 2025 Final  Australia celebrate title in Mongolia (Photo: FIBA)
 Australia celebrate title in Mongolia-Sep 7, 2025
FINALAustralia - China 85-58Australia claimed their fourth U16 Asian Championship title. They overcame China in the Final today. Australia eked out a 34-33 halftime lead. But they stepped on the gas in the second half. The Aussies unloaded 51 points in the second half and raced to a comfortable victory. Luke Roland (190-G-2009) recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for Australia. William Hamilton (193-F-2009) contributed 16 points for the champions. Yizhaojie Zhang (202-F-2010) answered with 13 points for China. 3-4 PlaceJapan - New Zealand 92-93New Zealand nipped Japan to step onto the pedestal in Mongolia. The Kiwis earned the Bronze medals following a tough win. New Zealand recorded a 24-9 lead after ten minutes. Japan went on a furious second half comeback rally but came up just short of win at the end. Tawhiri Cate (188-G-2009) tossed in 17 points, while Lawson Pryor (187-G-2009) added 12 points for New Zealand. Keiji Koshi (163-PG-2009) answered with 24 points for Japan. 5-6 PlaceSouth Korea - Iran 78-73South Korea clinched the fifth position at the tournament as they held off Iran today. South Korea trailed by 4 points heading into the fourth period. But they ignited a 22-13 rally in the fourth term to snatch the win. Taejoon Park (182-PG-2009) produced 24 points and 17 steals to lead the charge. Yudam Chu (183-PG-2009) and Beomyoun Park (191-F-2009) contributed 14 points apiece for South Korea. Yasin Halabi (2009) hauled in 19 points for Iran. 7-8 PlaceTaiwan - Bahrain 105-103Taiwan outlasted Bahrain to end up in the seventh place in Mongolia. Taiwan claimed a 56-47 halftime advantage. Bahrain drained 34 points in the third term to tie things up. But Taiwan managed to prevail at the end. I-Le Wang (175-PG-2010) accounted for 18 points, while Cheng-Che Hsiao (191-F-2009) had 17 points for Taiwan. Hassan Abdulkadir (2009) replied with 25 points and 18 rebounds for Bahrain. Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U16 Asia Cup Awards 2025-Sep 8, 2025
 Luke Paul, 16-year old Australian guard was voted the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 Asia Cup.
He plays For the Willetton Tigers.
Paul received multiple other awards, was selected as the Best Guard and was chosen to the First Team.
He averaged almost 15 points and over 7 rebounds per game during the event.
Paul has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
His 26 points against China were the most he scored at the tournament.
William Hamilton, 16-year old Australian forward was honored as the Best Forward of FIBA Under 16 Asia Cup.
He plays For the BA Centre of Excellence.
Hamilton was also named to the First Team.
He registered almost 15 points and 5 rebounds per game at the event.
Hamilton's 22 points against India were the most he scored at the tournament.
Ziyi Zhang, 15-year old center earned the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 Asia Cup.
He also earned a spot in the First Team.
Zhang had over 11 points and 8 rebounds per game at the event.
He recorded double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Zhang's 21 points against South Korea were the most he scored at the tournament.
Yizhaojie Zhang, 15-year old forward was voted to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 Asia Cup.
He averaged over 16 points, , and 4 assists per game at the event.
Zhang's 27 points against Mongolia were the most he scored at the tournament.
Tawhiri Cate, 16-year old New Zealander guard was selected to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 Asia Cup.
He plays For the Canterbury Rams.
Cate's exceptional play earned him the second spot in assists per game, boasting an impressive average of almost 8.
He also logged almost 14 points per game at the event.
Cate's 17 points against Japan were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player:  Luke Paul (190-G-2009) of Willetton T.Best Guard: Luke Paul (190-G-2009) of Willetton T.Best Forward: William Hamilton (193-F-2009) of BA CoEBest Center:  Ziyi Zhang (208-C-2010) of CHN NT U16Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U16 Asia Cup First Team 2025  Paul  Hamilton  Zhang  Zhang  Cate Luke Paul (190-G-2009) of Willetton T. William Hamilton (193-F-2009) of BA CoE Yizhaojie Zhang (202-F-2010) of CHN NT U16 Ziyi Zhang (208-C-2010) of CHN NT U16 Tawhiri Cate (188-G-2009) of RamsAsia-Basket.com All-FIBA U16 Asia Cup Second Team 2025  Park  Koshi Sawma  Zhang  Byrne  Taejoon Park (182-PG-2009) of KOR NT U16 Keiji Koshi (5'4''-PG-2009) of Concordia Luth. (IN) Johnny Sawma (184-PG-2009) of Hoops Chunzhi Zhang (194-F-2009) of Fujian S. Lucas Byrne (193-F-2009) of VIC CountryAsia-Basket.com All-FIBA U16 Asia Cup Honorable Mention 2025  Jorgenson  Duncan  Shiratani  Chang  Rashidi  Park  Abdulkadir  Onoduenyi  Wang  Kingsley  Carino  Tlembay Isaiah Jorgenson (198-F-2009) of Northside W. Noah Duncan (196-F-2009) of N.Harbour Chusonjakku Shiratani (194-2009) of JPN NT U16 Cheng-Yeh Chang (195-C-2009) of TAI NT U16 Alireza Rashidi (2009) of IRI NT U16 Beomyoun Park (191-F-2009) of KOR NT U16 Hassan Abdulkadir (2009) of BHR U16 NT Somto Onoduenyi (2010) of BHR U16 NT I-Le Wang (175-PG-2010) of TAI NT U16 Mikel Kingsley (178-PG-2009) of MAS NT U16 Prince Carino (198-F-2009) of PHI NT U16 Aman Tlembay (2009) of KAZ NT U16 Mohammed Alzayer (2010) of KSA NT U16 Sukhbat Damdin (2009) of MGL NT U16 Benjamin Hernusi (178-PG-2009) of IDN NT U16 Shekhar Rathee (183-F-2009) of Haryana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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