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USA Men Hold Off France 83-81 to Secure the Gold Medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup

In a game that came down to the wire, the USA men (7-0) continued with their balanced team efforts and unselfish play to hold off France (5-2) 83-81 and win the gold medal on Sunday at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup for Men in Riga, Latvia. With the win, the Americans claimed back-to-back gold […]

USA U19 Men Hold Off Canada 92-86 to Advance to the FIBA U19 World Cup Gold Medal Game

In a close semifinal battle, the USA (6-0) played on a strong fourth quarter effort to edge out a 92-86 victory over Canada (5-1) and advance to the gold medal game at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup for Men in Riga, Latvia.  Kenneth Lofton Jr. (Louisiana Tech/Port Arthur, Texas) led the USA in scoring with […]

Madison Square Garden Teams with Nation’s Top Coaches and Prominent College Basketball Figures for Special Message

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. partnered with many of the nation’s top coaches and prominent figures in the college basketball community to come together for a special thank you message honoring the many heroes leading the way in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The list of participants includes NCAA National Champions, Conference Champions and […]