2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in San Antonio

[Kori Ellis]

I know Spurschick is going. LJ and I will likely go.
Is anyone else interested?



EVENT OFFICIAL LE: 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men
EVENT SITE: St. Mary’s University, Bill Greehey Arena, San Antonio, Texas
DATE: June 28-July 2, 2006

Click here for GAME SCHEDULE

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are now on sale for the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men. June 28-30 and July 1 all-session, single day, general admission passes are just $5 each, and reserved seating passes are available for $10. All tickets for the July 2 finals will be $10. For tickets or information about corporate ticket packages, call 210-820-2100, or go online to http://www.SanAntonioSports.org.

QUALIFIED TEAMS: Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, United States and Uruguay.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The FIBA Americas Men's U18 Championship will feature eight national teams from North, South and Central Americas and the Caribbean. The top four finishing teams qualify for the 2007 FIBA U19 Men's World Championship that will be held July 7-22 in Malaysia.

The eight FIBA Americas Men's U18 Championship teams will be divided into two preliminary rounds groups of four teams each. After playing each of the three other teams in its preliminary round group between June 28-30, the top two finishing teams from each preliminary round group will advance to play in the July 1 medal round semifinals, while the third and fourth place finishing teams in preliminary round play will meet in the consolation round semifinals on July 1. The gold medal, bronze medal, 5th/6th place and 7th/8th place games will be played on July 2.

EVENT HISTORY: Originally known as the FIBA Americas Junior World Championship Qualifier, the tournament has been held every four years since 1990. USA men's teams are 25-1 in the U18/ Junior World Championship Qualifiers and won gold in 1990, 1994 and 1998, while capturing bronze most recently in 2002. Hosts of prior U18 championships are: Isle de Margarita, Venezuela in 2002, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in 1998, Santa Rosa, Argentina in 1994 and Montevideo, Uruguay in 1990.

[Kori Ellis]

Anyone going?

[angel_luv]

I would like to.

[TMTTRIO]

I'm thinking about it

[KEDA]

I leave for CC on the 30th but I might go on the 28th and 29th

[GrandeDavid]

I wish I could but I'll be in World Cup Kingdom until August. Speaking of which, I'm curious to see how the young Brazilian ballers are looking.

[Das Texan]

Its possible I could go on the weekend.

[spurschick]

For those who are going, there has been a change in the schedule.

http://www.sanantoniosports.org/fiba/news/06_06_26b.htm

[ro_50]

I would love to go but I'm stuck in Bham, Ala.


I have a couple of friends that are attending.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I would like to, but I can't go until after 3 or 4'ish.

What are the times like for this, and what is availability of tickets like?

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Nevermind this link helped:

http://www.sanantoniosports.org/fiba/news/06_06_26b.htm


You think they'll have tickets available at the door? I will probably come with my cousin.

[CubanMustGo]

I'm sure they'll have tix at the door.

[WalterBenitez]

I'd like to go, but it'll be expensive, just keep us posted ... don't forget that it'll be played under FIBA's rule.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I'd like to go, but it'll be expensive, just keep us posted ... don't forget that it'll be played under FIBA's rule.

I thought it was like $5 a pop? That's what the site said.

[Brutalis]

Uh, soccer?

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Uh, soccer?

Yeah, dawgy!




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[WalterBenitez]

I thought it was like $5 a pop? That's what the site said.

$5

Just add some $$$ form a plane ticket from Argentina to Dallas, then to SA ... I will need a place to stay in and ... a good excuse to say to my girlfriend , and ...some stock of beers

[Please_dont_ban_me]

$5

Just add some $$$ form a plane ticket from Argentina to Dallas, then to SA ... I will need a place to stay in and ... a good excuse to say to my girlfriend , and ...some stock of beers

Hm, the place to stay and beers I could help you with.

As for the plane ticket and gf you're on your own.

[WalterBenitez]

Hm, the place to stay and beers I could help you with.
As for the plane ticket and gf you're on your own.

Thanks for your offert

Do you know of any Airline accepting vbookies ??

[SsKSpurs21]

I go to stmarys and am taking summer classes there as well so i will most likely stop in and see whats up.

[WalterBenitez]

According to OLE.COM we have a short team and we'll go small in every game

[spurschick]

I only watched the first game today because I wanted to get home for the draft. I will definitely see more games tomorrow.

Argentina vs. Bahamas

I would love to be able to give you a great analysis of both teams, but there really isn't much to report about Team Bahamas. Argentina basically owned them from start to finish in today's game. While Team Bahamas showed hustle, they went for the quick three way too often and didn't finish well at the basket. Their defense left a lot to be desired and they simply had no answer for Argentina. Beyond that, I have to say that they didn't give up and kept playing hard, even when Argentina completely pulled away from them in the 3rd quarter.

Now... on to Team Argentina.

I have seen the next Manu. I you not. There is a reason that Nicolás De Los Santos wears #5. He plays like Manu, he's fearless, he f@*ps like Manu... he even throws towels on the bench like Manu. On the flip side, he is prone to turnovers while making lightening quick and flashy behind-the-back passes and has a tendency to be reckless (still sounding like someone we know). He is a right-handed shooter, but he clearly favors his left hand for dribbling. I don't know how much of his Manu-ness is natural and how much is pure emulation, but my bet is on the latter. Whatever it is, he shot 89% from the field. He is 18-years-old and only 6'2", so he is going to need to grow a bit more if he wants to have a shot in the NBA, but I'd say that the Argentine National Team is in good hands with him, as well as the rest of the youth I saw today.

Having given my praise for De Los Santos, Team Argentina, while leading the entire game, opened it up to a 30+ point lead, going on a run in the 3rd after De Los Santos left the game with his third foul. He had played the entire 1st half (the rest of the team was subbed) and started the 2nd half, but Bowleg took him out after he got two quick fouls and I think he may have hurt his hand a bit because they wrapped it in ice the minute he sat down. Enzo Ruiz, Diego Gerbaudo and Sebastián Uranga took over after that, going on a 3-point shooting rampage. Gonzalo Traverso also impressed me. He started off a bit slow, but he's got some weight on him and he was really able to finish strong against fouls under the basket. Argentina's big men, Orlietti and Aguerre, were very quick on the boards and Aguerre had a couple of nice dunks. Backup PG, Sahdi, is a bulldog. That guy is solid mass. Not as quick as Gerbaudo, but every bit as effective and a solid shooter - 100% from the field and FT line for 11 pts.

With 7 minutes left, the score was 83-50 and it was serious garbage time. Overall, a very impressive first game by Argentina, but I can't say that Team Bahamas was a formidable opponent for them. Bahamas plays Canada tomorrow, so I'm hoping to see more out of them. Argentina plays Puerto Rico - maybe they'll be more of a challenge.

More tomorrow

[ALVAREZ6]

I only watched the first game today because I wanted to get home for the draft. I will definitely see more games tomorrow.

Argentina vs. Bahamas

I would love to be able to give you a great analysis of both teams, but there really isn't much to report about Team Bahamas. Argentina basically owned them from start to finish in today's game. While Team Bahamas showed hustle, they went for the quick three way too often and didn't finish well at the basket. Their defense left a lot to be desired and they simply had no answer for Argentina. Beyond that, I have to say that they didn't give up and kept playing hard, even when Argentina completely pulled away from them in the 3rd quarter.

Now... on to Team Argentina.

I have seen the next Manu. I you not. There is a reason that Nicolás De Los Santos wears #5. He plays like Manu, he's fearless, he f@*ps like Manu... he even throws towels on the bench like Manu. On the flip side, he is prone to turnovers while making lightening quick and flashy behind-the-back passes and has a tendency to be reckless (still sounding like someone we know). He is a right-handed shooter, but he clearly favors his left hand for dribbling. I don't know how much of his Manu-ness is natural and how much is pure emulation, but my bet is on the latter. Whatever it is, he shot 89% from the field. He is 18-years-old and only 6'2", so he is going to need to grow a bit more if he wants to have a shot in the NBA, but I'd say that the Argentine National Team is in good hands with him, as well as the rest of the youth I saw today.

Having given my praise for De Los Santos, Team Argentina, while leading the entire game, opened it up to a 30+ point lead, going on a run in the 3rd after De Los Santos left the game with his third foul. He had played the entire 1st half (the rest of the team was subbed) and started the 2nd half, but Bowleg took him out after he got two quick fouls and I think he may have hurt his hand a bit because they wrapped it in ice the minute he sat down. Enzo Ruiz, Diego Gerbaudo and Sebastián Uranga took over after that, going on a 3-point shooting rampage. Gonzalo Traverso also impressed me. He started off a bit slow, but he's got some weight on him and he was really able to finish strong against fouls under the basket. Argentina's big men, Orlietti and Aguerre, were very quick on the boards and Aguerre had a couple of nice dunks. Backup PG, Sahdi, is a bulldog. That guy is solid mass. Not as quick as Gerbaudo, but every bit as effective and a solid shooter - 100% from the field and FT line for 11 pts.

With 7 minutes left, the score was 83-50 and it was serious garbage time. Overall, a very impressive first game by Argentina, but I can't say that Team Bahamas was a formidable opponent for them. Bahamas plays Canada tomorrow, so I'm hoping to see more out of them. Argentina plays Puerto Rico - maybe they'll be more of a challenge.

More tomorrow

Thanks for the analysis, that's great info



Do you know if any of these games are televised?

[spurschick]

Thanks for the analysis, that's great info
Do you know if any of these games are televised?

I doubt it, but you can get more numbers here
http://www.fibaamericas.com/torneos_...rgentina&c=ARG

[boutons_]

KSAT/12 late news thought NDLS was worth a mention and a couple of seconds film time.

People are noticing.