MIAMI (United States) – This Monday, June 2, the ninth edition of the FIBA U16 AmeriCup tips off at the UACJ University Gymnasium in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The United States, which has won all eight previous editions of the tournament and remains undefeated (43-0), will look to defend its title and perfect record against Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico (champions of the U15 Centrobasket), and Venezuela (champions of the U15 South American Championship). All teams will be competing for one of four available spots at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026. With the top young talent on display, a high-level tournament full of standout performances is expected. As the event prepares to raise the curtain, let’s take a look back at some historical data and records from the competition. Once the games begin, we’ll see if any team or player can leave their mark in the record books. Statistical Summary:
Most games played
43 – Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States 33 – Brazil 28 – Dominican Republic
Most wins
43 – United States (undefeated) 32 – Canada 25 – Argentina
Most losses
36 – Mexico 24 – Puerto Rico 18 – Argentina
Highest-scoring game (combined points)
207 – DOM 74-133 USA (2021, Group Stage) 206 – USA 123-83 BRA (2015, Group Stage) 204 – USA 126-78 CAN (2009, Semifinal)
Lowest-scoring game (combined points)
85 – ARG 46-39 VEN (2017, Group Stage) 102 – PAR 49-53 VEN (2019, 7th Place Game) 105 – PUR 43-62 BRA (2015, 5th Place Game) 105 – PUR 65-40 URU (2019, 5-8 Classification Game)
Most points scored in a game
By a team: 138 – USA vs CHI (138-59, 2021, Group Stage) 133 – USA vs DOM (133-74, 2021, Group Stage) 130 – ARG vs CRC (130-28, 2011, Group Stage) 130 – USA vs MEX (130-31, 2013, Group Stage) By a player: 49 – Jean Montero (DOM vs ARG, 3rd Place Game, 2019) 42 – Jean Montero (DOM vs ARG, Group Stage, 2019) 36 – Facundo Grolla (URU vs BAH, 5-8 Classification Game, 2013)
Fewest points scored in a game
28 – CRC vs ARG (28-130, 2011, Group Stage) 31 – MEX vs USA (31-130, 2013, Group Stage) 35 – MEX vs ARG (35-84, 2009, Group Stage)
Largest margin of victory
102 – ARG 130-28 CRC (2011, Group Stage) 99 – USA 130-31 MEX (2013, Group Stage) 82 – USA 118-36 CAN (2023, Final)
Most points in a quarter
45 – USA vs CAN (Q1, Final, 2023) 45 – PUR vs ARG (Q4, Semifinals, 2011) 42 – USA vs PUR (Q1, Group Stage, 2021)
Fewest points in a quarter
0 – CRC vs USA (Q1, Group Stage, 2011) 3 – USA vs CAN (Q1, Final, 2015) 3 – BRA vs USA (Q2, Group Stage, 2011) 3 – CHI vs BRA (Q2, 5-8 Classification Game, 2021)
Most field goals made in a game
By a team: 60 – USA vs CHI (Group Stage, 2021) 56 – USA vs MEX (Group Stage, 2013) 54 – USA vs URU (Quarterfinals, 2023) By a player: 19 – Jean Montero (DOM vs ARG, 3rd Place Game, 2019) 14 – Jean Montero (DOM vs ARG, Group Stage, 2019) 14 – Ian Jackson (USA vs CHI, Group Stage, 2021)
Fewest field goals made in a game
8 – MEX vs USA (Group Stage, 2013) 13 – VEN vs ARG (Group Stage, 2017) 13 – CAN vs USA (Final, 2023)
Most two-point field goals made in a game
By a team: 54 – USA vs CHI (Group Stage, 2021) 50 – USA vs MEX (Group Stage, 2013) 50 – USA vs URU (Quarterfinals, 2023) 50 – USA vs CAN (Final, 2023) By a player: 15 – Jean Montero (DOM vs ARG, 3rd Place Game, 2019) 13 – Ian Jackson (USA vs CHI, Group Stage, 2021) 13 – Koa Peat (USA vs PUR, Semifinals, 2023)
Most three-pointers made in a game
By a team: 22 – USA vs DOM (Group Stage, 2019) 19 – USA vs DOM (Group Stage, 2015) 16 – ARG vs BRA (Group Stage, 2021) By a player: 8 – Cormac Christie (USA vs DOM, Group Stage, 2019) 7 – Gary Trent Jr. (USA vs DOM, Group Stage, 2015) 6 – On 7 occasions (Markus Howard, Salvador Martínez, Lucas Sigismonti, Felipe Motta, Juan Bocca, Aram Soqui, Felipe Quiñones)
Most free throws made in a game
By a team: 31 – CAN vs URU (Group Stage, 2019) 30 – USA vs ARG (Semifinals, 2015) 30 – USA vs MEX (Group Stage, 2017) 28 – MEX vs URU (7th Place Game, 2023) By a player: 12 (twice) – Malek Adderley (BAH, both vs MEX, 2013) 12 – Facundo Grolla (URU vs BAH, 5-8 Classification Game, 2013) 12 – Alanzo Frink (DOM vs BRA, Group Stage, 2015) 12 – Agustín Ubal (URU vs PUR, Group Stage, 2019) 12 – Karim López (MEX vs URU, 7th Place Game, 2023)
Most offensive rebounds in a game
By a team: 38 – USA vs PUR (Semifinals, 2013) 38 – USA vs BRA (Group Stage, 2015) 34 – PUR vs DOM (Group Stage, 2021) By a player: 11 – Facundo Grolla (URU vs BAH, 5-8 Classification Game, 2013) 11 – Jonatan Basualdo (ARG vs VEN, Group Stage, 2015) 11 – Alejandro Avilés (PUR vs MEX, 5-8 Classification Game, 2021) 10 – Iván Venegas (MEX vs BAH, Group Stage, 2013)
Most defensive rebounds in a game
By a team: 49 – CAN vs MEX (Group Stage, 2015) 47 – BAH vs MEX (Group Stage, 2013) 45 – CAN vs PUR (Semifinals, 2017) By a player: 22 – Iván Prato (ARG vs DOM, Quarterfinals, 2023) 17 – Arnaldo Toro (PUR vs CHI, Group Stage, 2013) 17 – Gael Bonilla (MEX vs CAN, Quarterfinals, 2019) 16 – Gael Bonilla (MEX vs ARG, Group Stage, 2019)
Most total rebounds in a game
By a team: 73 – USA vs CAN (Final, 2023) 72 – CAN vs MEX (Group Stage, 2015) 70 – USA vs ARG (Group Stage, 2019) By a player: 25 – Facundo Grolla (URU vs BAH, 5-8 Classification Game, 2013) 25 – Iván Prato (ARG vs DOM, Quarterfinals, 2023) 23 – Arnaldo Toro (PUR vs CHI, Group Stage, 2013) 23 – Rodolfo Bolis (BRA vs DOM, Quarterfinals, 2019)
Most assists in a game
By a team: 48 – USA vs CHI (Group Stage, 2021) 39 – USA vs MEX (Quarterfinals, 2021) 35 – USA vs URU (Quarterfinals, 2021) By a player: 12 – Nicolas Aguirre (CHI vs MEX, 5-8 Classification Game, 2013) 12 – Ryan Nembhard (CAN vs DOM, Semifinals, 2019) 12 – Robert Dillingham (USA vs DOM, Semifinals, 2021) 11 – Richard Isaacs Jr. (USA vs DOM, Group Stage, 2019) 11 – Cauá De Souza Pacheco (BRA vs MEX, 5th Place Game, 2021) 11 – Jordan Charles (CAN vs MEX, Quarterfinals, 2021)
Most turnovers in a game
By a team: 44 – DOM vs USA (Group Stage, 2015) 43 – URU vs USA (Quarterfinals, 2023) 39 – MEX vs USA (Group Stage, 2023) By a player: 12 – Yago Santos (BRA vs DOM, Group Stage, 2015) 11 – José Placer (PUR vs USA, Group Stage, 2015) 10 – Lucas Maglietti (ARG vs USA, Semifinal, 2019)
Most steals in a game
By a team: 32 – USA vs MEX (Group Stage, 2023) 31 – USA vs URU (Quarterfinals, 2023) 26 – Three occurrences By a player: 7 – Nicolás Aguirre (CHI vs URU, Group Stage, 2013) 7 – Tre Jones (USA vs ARG, Semifinal, 2015) 6 – On 18 occasions
Most blocks in a game
By a team: 16 – USA vs ARG (Group Stage, 2013) 16 – USA vs BAH (Group Stage, 2013) 15 – USA vs ARG (Group Stage, 2013) By a player: 8 – Gael Bonilla (MEX vs ARG, Group Stage, 2019) 7 – Arnaldo Toro (PUR vs CAN, 3rd Place Game, 2013) 6 – On five occasions
Note: Statistics are from the 2013 edition onward. FIBA