R.J. Barrett stars as Canada shocks Team USA in FIBA U19 semis

Posted Jul 8, 2017
The United States won’t be three-peating at the FIBA U19 World Cup. Canada knocked off the Americans in shocking fashion, 99-87, on Saturday in the semifinals to hand the USA its first loss in the event since they finished fifth in 2011. The top recruit in the class of 2019, R.J. Barrett, had a monster day for the Canadians, posting 38 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. (NBC Sports)

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