FINAL
Australia - New Zealand 96-33Australia celebrated title in Jordan. They thumped New Zealand in the championship game tonight to lift the trophy. Australia imposed their will in the first half. The Emus recorded a 52-16 halftime lead. Australia followed with a 33-5 rally in the third term to clear off for good.
Jacob Furphy (196-SG-2006) posted 21 points, while
Emmett Adair (205-C-2006) contributed 19 points for the champions.
Carter Hopoi (206-F-2006) answered with 9 points for New Zealand.
3-4 Place
Jordan - China 63-84China
cruised past Jordan to earn the Bronze medals at the championship.
China recorded a 46-36 halftime lead. The hosts pulled within 6 points
at the final break. But China responded with a 20-5 run in the final
period to ice the victory.
Jiazheng Chen (194-F-2006) and
Boyuan Zhang (204-F-2007) deposited 22
points each for China.
Saif Saleh (F-2006) answered with 13 points and 13
rebounds for Jordan.
5-6 Place
South Korea - Iran 66-57South
Korea held off Iran to earn the fifth position in Jordan. The Korean
team established a 35-22 halftime lead. They extended the margin at
18-point mark at the final break and withheld a comeback effort from
Iran in the fourth stanza.
Gu Seungchae (190-F-2006) produced 20 points, while
Jang Hyeokjun (193-F-2006) had 15 points for the winners.
Mohammad Heydari (192-G-2006) answered
with 16 points for Iran.
7-8 Place
Japan - India 100-50Japan
cruised past India to finish 7th in Jordan. Japan grabbed a 43-22
halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win.
Riku Segawa (184-PG-2006)
stepped up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Japan. Mirthun
Dhanasekar replied with 15 points for India.