FIBA U18 Asia Cup in Jordan (2024)
2022 (2 year break)
FIBA U18 Asia Cup in Jordan 2024
Champion: Australia
Tournament MVP: Emmett Adair
Top Scorer: Mohamed Ndao (22.0)
Q.Finals Semis Final 2024 Semis Q.Finals
Australia89
Japan41
Sou. Korea69
Jordan73
Australia94
Jordan42
Australia96
N. Zealand33
China71
N. Zealand86
China89
India43
N. Zealand87
Iran61
Standings 2024
A
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
B
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
C
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
D
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
Stats Leaders 2024
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
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Al Ahli D.
193 G 17y
Avg: 22.0 ppg

1
22.0
2
20.8
3
17.3
4
17.2
5
17.0
6
16.9
7
16.8
8
16.0
9
15.0
10
14.5
FIBA U18 Asia Cup in Jordan Final
Australia celebrate title in Jordan (Photo: FIBA)
Starting five
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Jacob Furphy
Furphy
Che Brogan
Brogan
Luke Fennell
Fennell
Emmett Adair
Adair
Jack Whitbourn
Whitbourn
#e#5
1Ben Waller 195-F-2006 Casey C. Australia
2Dash Daniels 195-G-2007 BA CoE Australia
3Jacob Furphy 196-SG-2006 BA CoE Australia
4Che Brogan 198-F-2006 BA CoE Australia
5Luke Fennell 198-G/F-2006 BA CoE Australia
7Nash Walker 195-G-2007 BA CoE Australia
8Emmett Adair 205-C-2006 BA CoE Australia
9Goc Malual 196-F-2006
10Jack Whitbourn 210-C-2006 Melbourne T. Australia
11Ajak Nyuon 209-F-2007 BA CoE Australia
21Mason Honeyman 191-G-2006 SD Spartans Australia
22Jesse McIntosh 188-G-2006 Diamond V.E. Australia

Robert McKinlay Head Coach
Joel Khalu Assistant Mackay M. Australia
Jacob Jackomas Assistant Illawarra Australia
Tournament MVP
Top Scorer
Australia celebrate title in Jordan-Sep 9, 2024
FINAL
Australia - New Zealand 96-33
Australia 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 63-84
China 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 66-57
South 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 100-50
Japan 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.
Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U18 Asia Cup Awards 2024-Sep 11, 2024
Emmett Adair, 18-year old Australian forward was honored as the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 18 Asia Cup. He plays for the BA Centre of Excellence. Adair received multiple other awards, earned the Best Forward and was named to the First Team. He averaged over 13 points and almost 8 rebounds per game during the event. Adair recorded double-doubles in 2 games during the event. His 23 points against Japan were the most he scored at the tournament.
Tamatoa Isaac, 17-year old New Zealander guard picked up the Best Guard of FIBA Under 18 Asia Cup. He plays for the Canterbury Rams. Isaac also earned a spot in the First Team. With finesse and precision, Isaac claimed the third position in points per game, delivering a stellar over 17 points per game average. He also registered almost 7 rebounds per game at the event. Isaac's 24 points against Iran were the most he scored at the tournament.
Saif Saleh, 18-year old center was named the Best Center at the FIBA Under 18 Asia Cup. He was also voted to the First Team. Saleh's court vision propelled him to the third spot in rebounds per game an outstanding average of almost 11. He also had almost 17 points per game at the event. Saleh recorded double-doubles in 5 games during the event. His 35 points against Qatar were the most he scored at the tournament.
Jacob Furphy, 18-year old Australian shooting guard was selected to the First Team of FIBA Under 18 Asia Cup. He plays for the BA Centre of Excellence. Furphy averaged almost 17 points and over 4 rebounds per game at the event. He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points during the event. Furphy's 28 points against Lebanon were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite his young age he had an impressive career. He was selected to the Australiabasket All-Australian Under 18 Championship First Team in 2022. Furphy was also selected to the Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian Under 16 Championship Second Team in 2022.
Boyuan Zhang, 17-year old forward was chosen to the First Team at the FIBA Under 18 Asia Cup. His playmaking prowess was on full display as he secured the fourth position in points per game averaging over 17. Zhang has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points during the event. His 32 points against Guinea were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite his young age he had an impressive career. He was selected to the Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian Under 16 Championship First Team in 2023.
Most Valuable Player: Australia Emmett Adair (205-F-2006) of BA CoE
Best Guard: New Zealand Tamatoa Isaac (188-G-2006) of Rams
Best Forward: Australia Emmett Adair (205-F-2006) of BA CoE
Best Center: Jordan Saif Saleh (C-2006) of JOR NT U18

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U18 Asia Cup First Team 2024
Adair
Furphy
Isaac
Saleh
Zhang
First Team

Australia Emmett Adair (205-F-2006) of BA CoE
Australia Jacob Furphy (196-SG-2006) of BA CoE
New Zealand Tamatoa Isaac (188-G-2006) of Rams
Jordan Saif Saleh (C-2006) of JOR NT U18
China Boyuan Zhang (204-F-2007) of CHN NT U16

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U18 Asia Cup Second Team 2024
Heydari
Ndao
Segawa
Chen
Hopoi
Second Team

Iran Mohammad Heydari (192-G-2006) of Mahram
Qatar Mohamed Ndao (193-G-2007) of Al Ahli D.
Japan Riku Segawa (184-PG-2006) of JPN NT U18
China Jiazheng Chen (194-F-2006) of CHN NT U18
New Zealand Carter Hopoi (206-F-2006) of Whai

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA U18 Asia Cup Honorable Mention 2024
Whitbourn
Gu
Zeid
Watanabe
Mousa
Medina
Honorable Mention

Australia Jack Whitbourn (210-C-2006) of Melbourne T.
South Korea Seungchae Gu (190-F-2006) of KOR NT U18
Jordan Rawhi Zeid (190-SF-2006) of JOR NT
Japan Leon Watanabe (207-C/F-2006) of Fukuoka R.
Qatar Abdulla Mousa (184-PG-2008) of Al Rayyan
Philippines John Medina (188-SG-2006) of PHI NT U18