Canada finished fourth at AmeriCup after loss to U.S. in bronze medal game

By Canadian Press on August 31, 2025.

MANAGUA — Canada finished fourth at the FIBA Men’s AmeriCup basketball championship on Sunday after dropping a 9-85 decision to the United States in the battle for bronze.

The Canadians started strong and took a five-point lead in the first quarter before Jahmius Ramsey hit a three-point shot to put the Americans up 15-12.

The U.S. didn’t fall behind again, despite getting outscored by Canada in both the third and fourth quarters.

Javonte Smart and Tyler Cavanaugh each contributed a game-high 21 points for the Americans.

Marcus Carr had 16 points, four rebounds and seven assists for Canada, while Mfiondu Kabengele added 16 points and seven rebounds.

The Canadians went unbeaten in the tournament until the semifinals where they lost to Argentina.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 31, 2025.

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