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    Brazil claim South American U15 title in Montevideo

    MONTEVIDEO (FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2019) – Brazil was crowned South American U15 Champion after defeating Uruguay 65-57 in the Final of the regional championship. Felipe Motta was awarded MVP honor

    MONTEVIDEO (FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2019) – Brazil was crowned South American U15 Champion after defeating Uruguay 65-57 in the Final of the regional championship. Felipe Motta was awarded MVP honors after scoring 36 points in the Final.

    Argentina took home the Bronze Medal after defeating Venezuela 64-58. Augusto Roveres led the Argentinian with 8 points and 18 rebounds.

    Meanwhile in the Reclassification Round, Ecuador defeated Colombia 77-72 to win 7th place and Chile dominated Paraguay 73-43 to win 5th place.

    South American U15 Championship 2018 Final Standings
    1. Brazil*
    2. Uruguay*
    3. Argentina*
    4. Venezuela
    5. Chile
    6. Paraguay
    7. Ecuador
    8. Colombia
    *Qualified to the FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2019

    FIBA / Photo: Marcos Ferreira