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Turner, Team USA defeat Uruguay, 156-58, in FIBA Americas U18 opener
06.20.2014 | Men's Basketball
Incoming UT freshman records 14 points, eight rebounds and game-high four blocks in 12 minutes.
USA Basketball official web site
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Incoming University of Texas freshman Myles Turner posted 14 points, eight rebounds and a game-high four blocked shots to help Team USA to a 156-58 victory against Uruguay in the opening game of the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship on Friday evening. Turner, who started the game, converted 6-of-8 field goals and 2-of-4 free throws and added one assist in just 12 minutes of action.
The Americans return to the court against Mexico at 6:30 p.m. Central on Saturday, June 21. Team USA will then conclude preliminary round Group B play against Argentina on Sunday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Central.
The top two teams from each preliminary round group will advance to the semifinals on Monday, June 23, and the medal games are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24.
2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Results (Team USA schedule only)
Preliminary Round Group B
Friday, June 20
USA 156, Uruguay 58
2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Upcoming Schedule (Team USA schedule only)
(all times Central, all games at USOTC in Colorado Springs)
Preliminary Round
Saturday, June 21
6:30 p.m. USA vs. Mexico
Sunday, June 22
6:30 p.m. USA vs. Argentina
Championship Round
Monday, June 23
Semifinals
Tuesday, June 24
Finals
