2013 FIBA Americas Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Venezuela |
| City | Caracas |
| Dates | August 30 – September 11 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Mexico (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Puerto Rico |
| Third place | Argentina |
| Fourth place | Dominican Republic |
| Tournament statistics | |
| MVP | Mexico Gustavo Ayón |
| Top scorer | Argentina Luis Scola (18.8 points per game) |
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The 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Men, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Americas, for the 2014 FIBA World Cup, in Spain. This FIBA AmeriCup tournament was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 30, to September 11, 2013. The top four teams qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
Mexico defeated Puerto Rico, in the final, to win their first AmeriCup title.[1]
Qualification
[edit ]- Central American and Caribbean Sub-Zone (2012 Centrobasket):
- North American Sub-Zone:
- South American Sub-Zone (South American Basketball Championship 2012):
Draw
[edit ]The draw was held at the Catia Theatre in Caracas on February 28. This was how the teams were seeded:
Puerto Rico (19)
Dominican Republic (27)
As hosts, Venezuela picked first the group that they played at, and their final opponent in the preliminary round.[3] Included are the last published FIBA World Rankings prior to the draw.
Format
[edit ]The ten teams were split into two groups. The best four teams of each group advanced to the second round, where the teams played against the four teams from the other group; each team carried over all points earned during the first round, except for those earned in the match against the team that was eliminated. The best four teams of this group advanced to the semifinals and were qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The United States, which won the Olympic Gold Medal in 2012, automatically qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup and chose not to participate in the 2013 Americas Championship. Originally, Panama were supposed to compete but was replaced by Mexico after FIBA implemented a suspension on the Panamanian Basketball Federation. Mexico was chosen as the next highest placed finisher in Panama's subcategory (COCABA) at the 2012 Centrobasket tournament.
Squads
[edit ]Preliminary round
[edit ]Group A
[edit ]In Group A, team Puerto Rico secured their first round undefeated, as well as narrowly clinching their win against surprising newcomer Jamaica 88–82, while Canada and Uruguay also secured their place for the second round. Brazil lost all four games for the first time.
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 4 | 0 | 336 | 283 | +53 | 8 |
| Canada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 336 | 276 | +60 | 7 |
| Uruguay | 4 | 2 | 2 | 283 | 325 | −42 | 6 |
| Jamaica | 4 | 1 | 3 | 290 | 317 | −27 | 5 |
| Brazil | 4 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 320 | −44 | 4 |
11:00
Rebs: Jordan, Uter 8
Asts: Ennis 5 Pts: C. Joseph, Heslip 17
Rebs: Thompson 12
Asts: C. Joseph 9
Referees: Lauren Bass (USA), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM)
17:00
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), José Reyes (MEX), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
11:00
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), José Reyes (MEX), Americo Rodríguez (VEN)
13:30
Rebs: Thompson 9
Asts: C. Joseph 3 Pts: Arroyo 20
Rebs: Balkman 11
Asts: Barea, Arroyo 4
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Eddie Viator (FRA), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
11:00
Rebs: Giovannoni 8
Asts: Taylor, Huertas 3 Pts: C. Joseph 28
Rebs: C. Joseph 9
Asts: C. Joseph 4
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Anthony Jordan (USA), Alejandro Chiti (ARG)
19:30
Rebs: Balkman 8
Asts: Arroyo 8 Pts: García Morales 17
Rebs: four players 5
Asts: four players 3
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Roberto Oliveros (VEN), Americo Rodríguez (VEN)
13:30
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), Lauren Bass (USA)
17:00
Rebs: Batista 13
Asts: Fitipaldo 4 Pts: Giovannoni 20
Rebs: Giovannoni 10
Asts: Huertas 5
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), José Reyes (MEX), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
19:30
Rebs: Batista 10
Asts: Huertas 13 Pts: Samuels 21
Rebs: Samuels 8
Asts: D. Scott 2
Referees: Eddie Viator (FRA), Juan García (ESP), Americo Rodríguez (VEN)
22:00
Rebs: Thompson 7
Asts: C. Joseph 7 Pts: Fitipaldo 18
Rebs: García Morales 5
Asts: Mazzarino 5
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), José Reyes (MEX)
Group B
[edit ]Hosts Venezuela lost their first two games against surprising Mexico and Argentina, but managed to win two other games to advance the second round, despite having two losses in the game. The Mexican team lost their three-win streak to the Argentine basketball team, while Paraguay's poor efforts prevented them from winning a single game since their recent game in 2010.
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 4 | 3 | 1 | 342 | 300 | +42 | 7 | 1–0 |
| Mexico | 4 | 3 | 1 | 314 | 280 | +34 | 7 | 0–1 |
| Venezuela | 4 | 2 | 2 | 272 | 277 | −5 | 6 | 1–0 |
| Dominican Republic | 4 | 2 | 2 | 300 | 281 | +19 | 6 | 0–1 |
| Paraguay | 4 | 0 | 4 | 249 | 339 | −90 | 4 |
13:30
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Eddie Viator (FRA), Andreia Silva (BRA)
19:30
Referees: Jorge Vázquez (PUR), Stephen Seibel (CAN), Michael Weiland (CAN)
17:00
Rebs: Martínez 13
Asts: three players 3 Pts: Scola, Laprovíttola 13
Rebs: Scola 7
Asts: Mata, Campazzo 5
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Jorge Vázquez (PUR)
19:30
Referees: Juan García (ESP), Héctor Uslenghi (URU), Andreia Silva (BRA)
13:30
Referees: Lauren Bass (USA), Stephen Seibel (CAN), Michael Weiland (CAN)
17:00
Rebs: Smith 7
Asts: Smith, J. Vargas 3 Pts: Feldeine 19
Rebs: Martínez 12
Asts: Feldeine 2
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Jorge Vázquez (PUR), Héctor Uslenghi (URU)
11:00
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Andreia Silva (BRA), Cristiano Maranho (BRA)
19:30
11:00
game called with 4:23 remaining in 4th quarter due to power outage
Rebs: Fabio, Mellone 5
Asts: three players 2 Pts: Towns 16
Rebs: Santana 9
Asts: four players 2
Referees: Michael Weiland (CAN), Lauren Bass (USA), Hector Uslenghi (URU)
17:00
Rebs: Ayón 10
Asts: Gutierrez, Ayón 3 Pts: Scola 25
Rebs: Gutiérrez 7
Asts: Campazzo 9
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Jorge Vázquez (PUR)
Second round
[edit ]Puerto Rico narrowly clinched their place for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup against surprising hosts Venezuela in an 85–86 thriller of an overtime match. Meanwhile, upstart Mexico also clinched their position for the World Cup from their performance, while Dominican Republic and Argentina also secured their place for the World Cup. Despite the efforts, the Canadian team were unable to put up a defensive and offensive play, thus eliminating the team for the second time since 2011. Newcomers Jamaica was also eliminated, despite winning against the Argentine team, whereas Uruguay were unable to make their debut for the Championship round, losing half of the matches throughout the Second Round.
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 7 | 5 | 2 | 548 | 525 | +23 | 12 | 2–0 |
| Dominican Republic | 7 | 5 | 2 | 561 | 523 | +38 | 12 | 1–1 |
| Puerto Rico | 7 | 5 | 2 | 587 | 548 | +39 | 12 | 0–2 |
| Argentina | 7 | 4 | 3 | 564 | 545 | +19 | 11 | 1–0 |
| Venezuela | 7 | 4 | 3 | 511 | 501 | +10 | 11 | 0–1 |
| Canada | 7 | 3 | 4 | 534 | 499 | +35 | 10 | |
| Uruguay | 7 | 1 | 6 | 482 | 584 | −102 | 8 | 1–0 |
| Jamaica | 7 | 1 | 6 | 527 | 589 | −62 | 8 | 0–1 |
11:00
Rebs: Báez 10
Asts: Báez 4 Pts: A. Scott 21
Rebs: A. Scott 8
Asts: A. Scott, Ewing Jr. 2
13:30
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
17:00
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Eddie Viator (FRA), Stephen Seibel (CAN)
19:30
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Lauren Bass (USA)
11:00
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Héctor Uslenghi (URU), Andreia Silva (BRA)
13:30
Referees: Eddie Viator (FRA), Stephen Seibel (CAN), Americo Rodríguez (VEN)
17:00
Rebs: Thompson 20
Asts: Doornekamp, Thompson 3 Pts: Colmenares 13
Rebs: Smith 6
Asts: Smith, J. Vargas 3
Referees: Jorge Vázquez (PUR), Juan García (ESP), Alejandro Chiti (ARG)
19:30
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
11:00
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Stephen Seibel (CAN), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
13:30
Referees: Jorge Vázquez (PUR), Juan García (ESP), Michael Weiland (CAN)
17:00
Rebs: Vargas 5
Asts: five players 2 Pts: Nicholson 29
Rebs: Doornekamp, Thompson 6
Asts: C. Joseph 4
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Eddie Viator (FRA), Héctor Uslenghi (URU)
19:30
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), José Reyes (MEX)
11:00
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Alejandro Chiti (ARG), Roberto Oliveros (VEN)
13:30
17:00
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Anthony Jordan (USA), Héctor Uslenghi (URU)
19:30
Rebs: Uter, Jordan 6
Asts: Rose, A. Scott 4 Pts: Romero 23
Rebs: J. Vargas 8
Asts: G. Vargas, Romero 4
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Jorge Vázquez (PUR), Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM)
Final round
[edit ]Semifinals
[edit ]Mexico avenged their first-round loss to world third-ranked Argentina, becoming the first team to advance to the final round. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico avenged their second-round loss against the Dominican team to secure their place in the final match against Mexico.
17:00
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA), Eddie Viator (FRA), Juan García (ESP)
19:30
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Stephen Seibel (CAN), Michael Weiland (CAN)
Third place match
[edit ]17:00
Referees: Anthony Jordan (USA), Eddie Viator (FRA), Stephen Seibel (CAN)
Final
[edit ]19:30
Referees: Pablo Estevez (ARG), Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM), Juan García (ESP)
Awards
[edit ]| 2013 FIBA Americas champions |
|---|
Mexico First title |
| Most Valuable Player |
|---|
| Mexico Gustavo Ayón |
- PG – Argentina Facundo Campazzo
- SG – Puerto Rico J. J. Barea
- SF – Puerto Rico Renaldo Balkman
- PF – Argentina Luis Scola
- C – Mexico Gustavo Ayón (MVP)
Final ranking
[edit ]| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1st place, gold medalist(s) | Mexico | 8–2 |
| 2nd place, silver medalist(s) | Puerto Rico | 7–3 |
| 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) | Argentina | 6–4 |
| 4 | Dominican Republic | 6–4 |
| 5 | Venezuela | 5–3 |
| 6 | Canada | 4–4 |
| 7 | Uruguay | 2–6 |
| 8 | Jamaica | 2–6 |
| 9 | Brazil | 0–4 |
| 10 | Paraguay | 0–4 |
Statistical leaders
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FIBA broadcasting rights
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "VEN2013 – Mexico is Americas Champion". 11 September 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Mexico replaces Panama in Americas Championship". Archived from the original on 2016年03月04日. Retrieved 2013年08月31日.
- ^ "VEN2013 – The stage is set for the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship draw". FIBA Americas . 2013年02月27日. Archived from the original on 2016年03月14日. Retrieved 2013年09月09日.