Overview
- Canada defeated the United States 67-65 in León, Mexico, on Sunday, June 8, in a final that featured 13 lead changes and 10 ties.
- Javion Tyndale was named tournament MVP after leading Canada with 19 points and eight assists in the title game.
- Canada’s edge at the free-throw line helped decide the outcome, with the Canadians making 17 of 24 attempts while the U.S. made 3 of 8.
- Reports said Deng Ngor hit a late three to tie the score and delivered a game-sealing dunk as Canada closed out the last 1:27 of regulation.
- The victory ends Team USA’s seven-tournament streak and boosts expectations for Canada’s development pipeline ahead of the 2027 FIBA U19 World Cup, with coverage noting Canada swept its group and posted a lopsided quarterfinal win over Puerto Rico earlier in the event.