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FIBA Americas President Richards thrilled with opportunities presented by international basketball's new era

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) – Following USA’s 81-76 win over Argentina in the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Final, FIBA Americas President Usie Richards stepped into the court to hand the continental champions.

For Campazzo and Hernández, the pain of losing can’t outshine their pride

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Coach Sergio Hernández and Point Guard Facundo Campazzo stressed that the pain of the defeat in the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Final doesn't outshine the pride of the Argentines.

Van Gundy: “We wanted to do something big and we did it”

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - The United States’ coach, Jeff Van Gundy, talked about the 81-76 victory against Argentina, a score that proclaimed them champions of the FIBA AmeriCup 2017.

Jameel Warney, FIBA AmeriCup 2017 MVP

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) – The FIBA AmeriCup 2017 has its perfect team. A well-deserved recognition for the best of the tournament that finished with the United States proclaimed as champion.

Newly-appointed FIBA Americas Executive Director Alves excited about the possibilities for growth moving forward

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Newly-appointed FIBA Americas Executive Director Mr. Carlos Alves was on hand to witness the emotion and spectacle of the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Semi-Finals in Cordoba...

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USA crowned FIBA AmeriCup 2017 champions

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Portraying a great composure and executing a magnificent second half, the United States defeated Argentina 81-76 and took home the FIBA AmeriCup 2017.

Hodge: “We are upset with our final standing but I know we gave it our all”

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) -Walter Hodge was, without a doubt, the star player of the Virgin Islands, the surprise team of the FIBA AmeriCup 2017.

Cruz: “We're not satisfied, we wanted first-place”

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - The Mexican squad bade farewell to the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 with a 79-65 victory against the Virgin Islands, a result that allowed them to leave the tournament with the...

Mexico takes the Bronze

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Mexico defeated Virgin Islands 79-65 and won the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Bronze Medal.

Durant's eyes on Cordoba

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Two time FIBA World Cup Champion and two time Olympic gold medalist, Kevin Durant knows pretty well the meaning of reaching the top of the podium with the United States.

A Final between well-known rivals

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Argentina and United States will once again compete for a continental tournament.

Argentina: Why do you love your national team?

We asked Argentina fans why do they love their national team, this is what they had to say.

Javier Saiz: "I got goosebumps looking at the Orfeo from the inside"

I remember I came to the Orfeo Superdome for the first time in 2003 to see a game between Argentina and Spain because I wanted to be there to see Ginóbili play.

Jorge Gutierrez: 'We didn’t come here to solve unfinished business from 2015'

CORDOBA (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - Mexico made it to the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Final Four with a perfect score after winning Group A against Puerto Rico, Brazil and Colombia. However, Sergio Valdeolmillos’...