Canada topples Panama 105-39, advance to FIBA U18 Americas Championship semis
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Addison Patterson scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds as Canada toppled Panama 105-39 on Thursday to advance to the semifinals at the FIBA under-18 Americas Championship.
Jahcobi Neath chipped in 17 points for the Canadians, who will tip off against Puerto Rico in Friday’s semis.
Canada has won four in a row at Meridian Centre after taking three round-robin games and its quarterfinal victory against Panama.
The win over Panama also guarantees the Canadians a berth at next summer’s U19 FIBA World Cup, which they won last year in Cairo.