First FIBA Americas U16 Championship For Women - 2009

2009 USA U16 National Team 2009 USA RESULTS (5-0) USA 128 Dominican Republic 17 USA 114 Puerto Rico 37 USA 93 Argentina 33 USA 105 Brazil 54 USA 103 Canada 52 2009 FINAL STANDINGS 1. *USA (5-0) 5. Mexico (3-2) 2. *Canada (4-1) 6. Puerto Rico (2-3) 3. *Argentina (3-2) 7. Dom. Rep. (1-4) 4. Brazil (2-3) 8. Guatemala (0-5) * Qualified for the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship

Along with the USA, silver medalist Canada and bronze medalist Argentina each earned a berth into the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship.

Five U.S. players averaged double figures to help the USA rank first in 13 of 19 team statistical categories in the eight-team tournamen.t. The USA topped the list in points averaged (108.6), field goal (.490), 3-point (.423) and free throw (.710) percentage, rebounding margin (+19.0) and assist-to-tunover ratio (2.62).

The red, white and blue opened play on Aug. 10 with a 128-17 blowout of Dominican Republic that featured 21 points and four 3-pointers from Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, followed by 14 points from Justine Hartman. The USA held Dominican Republic to a total of six made baskets and two made free throws for the entire game while shooting 63.4 percent and dishing out 22 assists.

The following afternoon, Betnijah Laney tallied 20 points to lead seven U.S. players in double figures as the American women easily overpowered Puerto Rico 114-37 on Aug. 11. Hartman again added 14 points, followed by 12 from Ariel Massengale.

The USA wrapped up pool play and secured the No. 1 seed into the semifinals with a 93-33 win over Argentina on Aug. 12. The U.S. defense held Argentina to 18.5 percent from the field (12-65 FGs) and forced 28 turnovers as Elizabeth Williams tallied 18 points, followed by 16 points and eight rebounds from Breanna Stewart.

Mosqueda-Lewis and Massengale teamed up for 24 and 23 points, respectively, as the USA crushed Brazil 105-54 in the semifinals on Aug. 13. The USA shot 53.7 percent from 3-point (15-28 3-point FGs), including 5-of-8 from deep by Massengale and 4-of-6 from Jordan Adams, who finished with 12 points.

Following a first quarter fight from Canada, the USA outscored its opponent by 20 points in the second quarter to help secure a early lead and an impressive 103-52 win and the gold medal on Aug. 14. Williams, who led five U.S. players in double figures with 19 points and seven rebounds, was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2009 U16 Championship.

Mosqueda-Lewis averaged 14.0 ppg. to lead the U.S. scorers, followed by 13.4 ppg. and a team-high 5.2 rpg. from Williams. Laney averaged 13.2 ppg., Massengale contributed 12.0 ppg. and a team-high 4.8 apg. and Hartman added 10.4 ppg.

2009 USA Women's U16 National Team Roster

2009 USA Women's U16 National Team Cumulative Statistics