US EditionCanada finished fourth at AmeriCup after loss to U.S. in bronze medal game
Canada's poor three-point shooting at 17.7% hindered their comeback in the 90-85 loss to the United States, resulting in a fourth-place finish at the 2025 FIBA Men's AmeriCup.
- Canada ended up in fourth place at the 2025 FIBA Men's AmeriCup after falling 90-85 to the United States in the third-place playoff held in Managua on Sunday.
- Canada entered the semifinals undefeated but lost to Argentina 83-73, with defensive struggles on the glass limiting their pressure as Marcus Carr explained.
- Canada struggled with their three-point shooting in the game for third place, making just 3 of 17 attempts, while Carr and Mfiondu Kabengele each tallied 16 points.
- Canadian head coach Nathaniel Mitchell emphasized the importance of overcoming poor performances to secure victories, reflecting on the team's recurring fourth-place results despite their skilled lineup.
- Canada's performance suggests a need to improve three-point shooting and consistency under pressure to advance in future tournaments, including Olympic qualifiers.
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Canada finished fourth at AmeriCup after loss to U.S. in bronze medal game
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Canada Settles for Fourth at FIBA AmeriCup after Heartbreaking Loss to USA
Canada's journey in the 2025 FIBA men’s AmeriCup concludes with a fourth-place finish after a 90-85 loss to the United States in the bronze medal game. The match saw Canada rally from a significant deficit, but ultimately fell short, mirroring their previous AmeriCup performance where they also lost to the U.S. for third place. Leading scorers Marcus Carr and Mfiondu Kabengele each contributed 16 points, but Canada's struggle with three-point sh…
Canada finishes fourth at FIBA men's AmeriCup with loss to United States
Canada’s 2025 FIBA men’s AmeriCup run is officially over, and it comes without a podium finish. The Canadians fell 90-85 to the United States in the bronze medal game on Sunday in Nicaragua, sealing their fourth-place finish for a second consecutive showing at the tournament. Marcus Carr and Mfiondu Kabengele led Canada’s effort with 16 points apiece on 7-of-11 and 7-of-12 shooting, respectively. NBA youngster Kyshawn George wasn’t far behind as…
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