Australia defeat New Zealand to defend title in Doha

FINAL

Australia - New Zealand 79-76
Australia 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 87-59
China 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 73-71
Japan 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 75-97
Qatar 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.