By The Canadian Press
Aug 30, 2025 | 7:27 PM
MANAGUA — Despite an impressive tournament, Canada will have to be content playing for third place at the FIBA Men’s AmeriCup basketball championship.
The Canadian crew took an unbeaten record into Saturday’s semifinal against Argentina, and came up on the wrong end of an 83-73 decision. The loss means Canada will face the United States — which was beaten 92-77 by Brazil in the other semifinal — on Sunday.
Argentina, which finished second behind the Dominican Republic in Group C, outscored Canada 24-9 in the opening quarter and never looked back. Canada, which won Group B with a 3-0 record, trailed 46-29 at halftime and 68-45 heading into the final quarter.
Jose Vildoza had 26 points and six assists to lead Argentina. Gonzalo Corbalan had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners, while Juan Fernandez chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds.