The tournament's two unbeaten heavyweights met for gold, and it was Canada who blinked last. In a final that hung on every possession, Canada edged the United States 67-65 to win the FIBA U18 AmeriCup title, handing the Americans their only defeat of the championship on the very last day. Neither side ever led by double digits, the lead changed hands 13 times, and the United States were in front f..

Benjamin Vazquez (187-G-2002) is a 23 year old 187cm guard that was born in Sevilla, Spain. He played basketball in his young years in Spain. But he decided to go abroad in the last 2 years playing in Ireland and Denmark. In the 2024-2025 season he played with the Carrick Cruisers (Ireland-Division 1) averaging 17. 1ppg, 3. 3rpg, 3. 5apg, 1. 3spg, 2PT: 55. 2%, 3PT: 28. 4%, FT: 68. 0% an dlast seas..

The FIBA U18 AmeriCup final will be a meeting of the only two teams that have looked untouchable all tournament. USA and Canada, both unbeaten, blew through their semifinals by a combined 112 points to set up a heavyweight title clash, leaving Brazil and Puerto Rico to contest the bronze. USA were merciless against Brazil, rolling to a 102-56 win and never trailing while outscoring their opponents..