CLEMSON – Clemson forward Aamir Simms watched the final seconds tick off the clock in the Tigers’ win over Ukraine, grabbed the American flag and did a lap around the court. It was a moment he will never forget.
John Newman III scored a game-high 20 points with a team-high seven rebounds, as the United States, composed of 2019-20 Clemson players, defeated Ukraine 85-63 to win the gold medal in the World University Games at Palasport Del Mauro.
The United States, who won their 15th gold medal in men’s basketball at the World University Games, finished the tournament with a 6-0 record and won their first gold medal since 2015 and second since 2005 at the biennial event.