USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
USA WOMEN’S U17 WORLD CUP TEAM 2012 RESULTS
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS • AUGUST 17-26, 2012
The USA successfully defended its gold medal with eight wins by an average of 35.0 points. Diamond DeShields, who led the USA with 14.8 points per game earned tournament MVP honors, while Linnae Harper (7.9 ppg) listed on the five-member all-tournament team. The USA proved too fast for South Korea in its opening game, busting ahead of a full-court pressure for 72 points in the paint and 40 off the fast break on its way to a 131-89 win. Rebecca Greenwell led the USA with 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists; and two players recorded double-doubles – Brianna Turner (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Taya Reimer (15 points, 10 boards). Behind 29 points from DeShields and a defensive effort that limited Canada to an 20.8% from the field (15-72 FG), the USA tallied an 86-47 win. Leading 37-30 at the end of the first quarter, the USA got 11 of DeShields’ 20 first half points in the second period to outscore Canada 23-12 and take control of the game. Improving its lead throughout, the USA compiled a convincing 83-43 win over Italy. The balanced attack featured five players in double figures, including 16 points and nine rebounds from Greenwell, who shot 4-of-10 from 3-point. After Belgium fought to within eight points in the third quarter, the USA responded with an 11-4 run to close the period with a 15-point lead and the game’s momentum on its way to an 80-50 win. Greenwell compiled 17 points, while DeShields finished with a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double. Leading from start to finish, the USA wrapped up its preliminary round with a 98-28 blowout against Mali. The 70-point win tied for the largest margin of victory in FIBA U17 World Championship history. After a first half fight, the USA pulled away from Australia in the third quarter to record an 89-68 win and advance to the semifinals. Leading by just four points at halftime, the defense buckled down to force 13 Aussie turnovers in the second half while limited Australia to just 25.0% (10-40 FG) from the field after the midway point. DeShields led the USA with 19 points and four blocks, Mercedes Russell tallied 18 points and a U.S. record-tying 14 rebounds. The USA blocked a U.S. record 16 shots, while it attempted a record 93 field goals. Collecting 55 points off the bench, the USA used its depth and determination to wear down Canada for an 84-59 semifinal win. All 12 players scored for the USA, including 11 points, eight rebounds, seven steals and four assists from Harper. While the USA struggled with its shooting, making just 33.0% (32-97 FG) from the field and 12.5% from 3-point (2-16 3FG), it was helped by a 69-41 rebounding advantage and 31 Canadian turnovers, which converted into 31 points. The USA fought off a resilient Spain 75-62 to capture the gold medal. Spain threatened to take control of the game with runs in the second and third quarters, but each time the USA responded to lead from start to finish in its closest final of the tournament. Lindsay Allen scored 11 points and hit three 3-pointers in the first 4:22 of the fourth quarter to help put the game out of reach. Allen finished with 13 points and six assists. Canada beat Japan 84-77 for the bronze medal.
2012 USA WOMEN’S U17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER
2012 USA RESULTS (8-0)
NAME
POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION (SCHOOL)
HOMETOWN
South Korea
W, 131-89 W, 86-47 W, 83-43 W, 80-50 W, 98-28 W, 89-68 W, 84-59 W, 75-62
Canada
Lindsay Allen Oderah Chidom
G
5-8 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-3 5-8
135 165 160 155 170 155 230 170 175 170 150 135
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 16 17 16 17
St. John’s College H.S. (DC)
Bowie, MD Oakland, CA Suwanee, GA Norcross, GA Owensboro, KY
F
Bishop O’Dowd H.S.
Italy
Kaela Davis
G G G G
Buford H.S. Norcross H.S.
Belgium
Diamond DeShields Rebecca Greenwell
Mali
Owensboro Catholic H.S. Whitney Young H.S. William T. Dwyer H.S.
Australia Canada
Linnae Harper Kai James Erica McCall Taya Reimer
Chicago, IL
F F F
West Palm Beach, FL
Ridgeview H.S.
Bakersfield, CA
Spain
Hamilton Southeastern H.S.
Fishers, IN
Mercedes Russell Brianna Turner Jessica Washington
C
Springfield H.S.
Springfield, OR Pearland, TX
G/F
Manvel H.S. Jenks H.S.
FINAL STANDINGS
G
Tulsa, OK
HEAD COACH: Jill Rankin Schneider, Monterey H.S., TX ASSISTANT COACH: Gail Hook, Monarch H.S., CO ASSISTANT COACH: Letitia Hughley, Mott Community College, MI TEAM PHYSICIAN: Bill Kuprevich, Bloomsburg, PA ATHLETIC TRAINER: Jeff Kawaguchi, Eastern Washington University
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
United States (8-0)
Spain (5-3) Canada (5-3) Japan (5-3) Australia (5-3)
Italy (5-3)
Belgium (3-5)
2012 USA WOMEN’S U17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIVE STATISTICS
Netherlands (4-4) South Korea (3-4)
9.
NAME G/S FGM-A PCT
3PM-A PCT
FTM-A PCT
REB
PTS
A
BLK
STL
10. Mali (1-6) 11. Brazil (2-5) 12. Turkey (0-7)
DeShields 8/8 43-108 Greenwell 8/8 33-85
.398 .388 .483 .640 .358 .569 .348 .525 .400 .560 .433 .421
14-30 12-42
.467 .286 .000
18-23 17-18 20-28 19-26 10-19 17-22 7-12
.783 .944 .714 .583 .731 .526 .773 .462 .625 .800 .286 .538
42/ 5.3 58/ 7.3 43/ 5.4 55/ 6.9 31/ 3.9 32/ 4.0 48/ 6.0 49/ 6.1 20/ 3.3 6/ 3.3
118/ 14.8 95/ 11.9
26 17
9 1
12 16
Reimer Russell Davis Turner Harper
8/8 29-60 8/8 32-50 8/0 24-67 8/0 29-51 8/0 23-66
0-1 0-0 3-13 0-0 0-3 0-0 2-6 3-6 0-0 0-0
78/ 9.8 71/ 8.9 70/ 8.8 68/ 8.5 63/ 7.9 48/ 6.0 27/ 4.5 35/ 4.4
6 8 5 2 4 9 4 3
10 13
6 7 5 8
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.231
1 4 1 1 3 3 3
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19
34
Chidom 8/0 21-40 Washington 6/0 10-25
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6-13
12
5
.333 .500
5-8 4-5
11 11
Allen
8/8 14-25 8/0 13-30 8/0 8-19
33
McCall James
.--- .---
4-14 7-13
32// 4.0 30/ 3.8
6 3
20/ 2.5
23/ 2.9
USA OPP.
8 8
279-626 .446 148-582 .254
34-101 44-205
.337 .215
134-201 .667 106-143 .741
482/ 60.2 726/ 90.8 136 334/ 41.8 446/ 55.8 85
61 20
124
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