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Canada & USA Close Group Play Unbeaten at FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

LATVIA – The United States and Canada each finished group play unbeaten with matching 3-0 records at the 2021 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on Tuesday, as Creighton freshmen Ryan Nembhard and Ryan Kalkbrenner and Ryan Nembhard continued their quest towards a gold medal.

Should both squads win their next two games, the US and Canada are on a collision course to meet on Saturday in the semifinal round. Wednesday will mark the start of bracket play and the Round of 16.

#2 Canada 85, #38 Senegal 56 - Box Score - Video - Highlights
Canada walloped Senegal 85-56 to finish atop the Group A standings with a 3-0 record.