The historical participation of Colombia in the Basketball American

Hansel Atance, in the Colombian party against Canada.

Photo: EFE – STR

The historical participation of Colombia in the Basketball American 2025 It reached its end. In Managua, the national team fell in the quarterfinals in front of Canadathe most solid team of the tournament so far, which was clearly imposed by 94-56 and confirmed his favoritism to fight for the gold medal.

The party showed from the beginning the Canadian power. With figures like Leonard Miller y Kyshawn Georgeboth in double digits before the break, Canada took advantage from the first quarter and did not release the difference. For part time, the score was already dominated and the control of the game, leaving a few options to the Colombian squad.

Statistics reflect the broad domain of Americans. Canada scored 94 points And captured 53 reboundswith all its players registering at least one basket. In addition, the team had a 51 % success in field shots And he turned 22 points on second opportunitiescompared to only five from Colombia.

As for individualities, Kyshawn George He was the game player with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists in just 19 minutes. Miller accompanied him with 14 goals and nine rebounds, leaving one of the double-double. Charles Bediako and Kyle Wiltjer also highlighted with eight and 12 points respectively, while Marcus Car and Jahvon Henry-Blair added nine units each.

Colombia and a tournament to remember

Colombia had moments of reaction, especially in the third quarter, when Hansel Atance He chained 11 points and three triples that approached the team. However, the difference in banking and physical intensity bowed again. Atance ended up the top scorer with 19 pointswhile Michael Jackson He shone in defense with four robberies. Even so, the team barely reached a 31 % effectiveness in field shotsshowing offensive limitations against an elite rival.

Beyond the defeat, the tournament will be recorded in the history of Colombian basketball. For the first time, the selection reached Finals of the AmericanUpconsolidating a process that had already given signals of growth in previous editions. The team advanced as a second best third after beating Nicaragua and competing strongly against Argentina and the Dominican Republic.

The role of Anola Braian It was key in the campaign. Although in the duel against Canada he barely added nine points, five rebounds and five assists, he was one of the great leaders of the team during the group stage. His performances, together with those of Atance and Almanza, sustained the illusion of a squad that marked a precedent for Colombian basketball.

This classification also means that Colombia managed to enter by Third time in a row to the Americanupa milestone that had never achieved before. Having made the leap to rooms confirms that the selection is no longer only guest, but the protagonist on the continental stage.

This will be played by the semifinals

As for the definition of the tournament, semifinals They were left with two luxury crosses: Brazil will face the United Statesafter eliminating the Dominican Republic and Uruguay respectively.

On the other side of the painting, Canada will measure Argentinawhich surpassed Puerto Rico. Interestingly, the same semifinalists of the 2022 edition in Recife will repeat their presence in the fight for medals, keeping alive the expectation of a vibrant closure in Managua.

🚴🏻⚽🏀 The latest in sports?: Everything you should know about world sport is in the spectator