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Team USA Crushes New Zealand, Advances to Gold Medal Match

7/7/2025

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Team USA dominated New Zealand with a stunning 120-64 victory in the FIBA U19 World Cup semifinals, securing their spot in the gold medal match against Germany. Coach Tommy Lloyd is determined to bring home the gold after last year's disappointment. The thrilling final takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. in Lausanne, Switzerland, and fans can catch the action live on FIBA's YouTube channel.

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Team USA dominated New Zealand with a stunning 120-64 victory in the FIBA U19 World Cup semifinals, securing their spot in the gold medal match against Germany. Coach Tommy Lloyd is determined to bring home the gold after last year's disappointment. The thrilling final takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. in Lausanne, Switzerland, and fans can catch the action live on FIBA's YouTube channel.