They beat Spain 84-62 in the final of the championship played in Hungary and won their fifth title out of six possible titles.
The U17 women’s basketball team of the United States became the champions of the 2022 Hungary World Cup when they beat Spain in the final 84-62. In this edition, they have already claimed the first five spots out of a possible six after the 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018 titles.
The North American team took a quick 24-13 lead in the first quarter that allowed them to keep their rivals away.. Although Spain continued to struggle to get back from the game and even won in the second quarter, they lacked the depth and options with the Americans to really threaten the final result when the USA withdrew in the final 10 minutes.
America’s victory was boosted by 16 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds Jaloni Cambridge in the defense zonewhile Breya Cunningham he stood in the attack zone with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Also, Point guard Juju Watkins was named TISSOT MVP Y Together with his partner Cambridge, they became part of the All-Star Fivewhere they are also Iyana Martin Carrion from Spain, Dominique Malonga from France and Cassandra Prosper from Canada.
“It’s amazing to be a gold medal winner because Spain are an amazing team and it was a great win for us. I think the final happened exactly as we expected. The margin of victory did not reflect that how difficult the Spanish game is. incredible and there are some amazing players so it’s great to see where the women’s game is. “ejaculation of the team head coach, Sue Phillips.
Spain, for its part, collected the third silver medalwho came in second in 2012 and 2014. The three finals he lost were coincidental against the United States. Y the podium was completed by France by beating Canada 84-82, while the last painting was Mexicofinished in 16th place, behind Argentina (fifteen).
The success of the USA women’s team added to the men’s, which achieved the same result a few days ago in Spain. A) Yes, The United States is the absolute king of U17 basketball.
Source: Tycsports
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