MANAGUA (Nicaragua) – The 20th edition of the FIBA AmeriCup wrapped up in Nicaragua just days ago, but fans are still buzzing about the plays, performances, and records that defined the tournament. From jaw-dropping individual efforts to dramatic team turnarounds, FIBA AmeriCup 2025 delivered memories that will last long after the final whistle. Brazil stood tall as champions, with Argentina and the United States joining them on the podium— but the stories went far deeper than the medals.
Unforgettable performances
Nicaragua’s Norchad Omier made history in the Group Phase against Colombia, posting the first 30-point, 20-rebound double-double in AmeriCup history. His efficiency rating of 48 was also the highest recorded since at least 2003.
Argentina’s Juan Fernández followed with a spectacular 36-point, 16-rebound outing, setting a new national record for rebounds in the tournament and surpassing legend Luis Scola’s mark of 14.
To close out the Group Phase, Uruguay’s captain Bruno Fitipaldo matched Fernández’s efficiency rating of 44 from the previous day. Fitipaldo capped with a masterclass: 33 points, 8 three-pointers, and 13 assists— the highest scoring night for a Uruguayan in the competition in nearly two decades.
Historic feats
Brazil’s Semi-Final comeback against the United States will be remembered as one of the great AmeriCup moments. Down 20 early in the third quarter, Brazil closed the game with a 31-4 run in the last eight minutes, stunning the Americans and punching their ticket to the Final.
Argentina’s Nicolás Brussino hit a dramatic Tissot buzzer-beater against Colombia in group play, flipping his team’s fate and sparking their unexpected run to the championship game.
Uruguay also ended a 24-year drought against the United States, sealing the historic win with clutch baskets from Mateo Bianchi and Santiago Vescovi.
Records for the books
Juan Fernández tied the all-time single-game blocks record with eight against Puerto Rico, matching Puerto Rican great Peter John Ramos. Argentina’s 15 total blocks in that game also set a new team record.
In the Final against Argentina, Brazil’s Georginho De Paula recorded five blocks, setting a new record for a championship game. Three-point sharpshooting also lit up the tournament. Colombia’s Hansel Atencia and Uruguay’s Fitipaldo each sank eight triples, tying the second-best mark in AmeriCup history behind Brazil’s Marcelinho Machado (10 in 2005 vs. Canada).
Fitipaldo also tied for the second-most assists in a game with 13, joining Brazil’s Marcelinho Huertas and trailing only Argentina’s Facundo Campazzo (15 in 2022 vs. Puerto Rico).
Note: Statistical records date back to 2003.
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