FIBA Asia Cup

Australia's Xavier Cooks scores over two defenders. Photo: FIBA

Xavier Cooks scored 30 points on 13-of-17 shooting from the field and added 9 rebounds, leading Australia to a come from behind 90-89 win over China to win their third straight FIBA Asia Cup Gold.

Jaylin Galloway added 23 points, making 6 of his 10 three-point attempts, and 5 boards.

It was a tough loss for China, who led by as much as 15 points in the second quarter and led for much of the game.

Mingxuan Hu paced the Chinese with 26 points and Jinqiu Hu contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Australia's Jack White hangs on to the rim. Photo: FIBA

Australia's Jack McVeigh scored 17 points, Harry Wessels added 16 and William Hickey 14 as Australia cruised past Iran 92-48 to advance to their third straight FIBA Asia Cup Final.

After a close first quarter, where the Aussies only led by 7, Australia outscored the Iranians 53-17 in the middle quarters to put the game out of reach.

Mohammad Sina Vahedi scored 11 points to lead Iran.

New Zeland's Flynn Cameron scores over the defense of Lebanon's Gerard Hadidian. Photo: FIBA

New Zealand trailed by as much as 22 points in the first quarter before rallying to register a 90-86 win over a hocked Lebanon squad.

The Tall Blacks used a 22-9 run in the middle of the 4th quarter to turn a 65-72 deficit into an 87-81 advantage and held on to win the game.

Mojave Jackson King paced the Tall Blacks with  23 points, while 3 other scored in double figures.

Dedric Lawson lef the Lebanese with 24 points and 13 boards.

Australia's Xavier CooksPhoto: FIBA

Australia used a strong start and kept the Philippines at bay the rest of the way, clinching a semifinals slot with a convincing 84-60 win.

Owen Foxwell scored 17 points, leading 4 other Aussies in double figures. 

They will face the winner of the Iran - Chinese Taipei game.

Kevin Quiambao was the lone bright spot for the Philippines, finishing with 17 points, of 6 of 10 shooting from the field, including 5 three-pointers.

Dedric Lawson of Lebanon with a fist pump after a basket. Photo: FIBA

Dedric Lawson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading four other Lebanese in double figures to stun Jaoan and enter the Quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where they will face New Zealand.

 Lebanon led by as much as 26 points in what was expected to be a close game, as Japan struggled from the field, shooting only 43 percent (25-of-60).

Hirotaka Yoshii paced Japan with 16 points and 5 rebounds.

Kisang Yu of South Korea after hitting a three-pointerPhoto: FIBA

South Korea shot the light out from beyond the arc, hitting 22 three-pointer in 38 attempts (57.8%) to post a 97-86 win over Lebanon.

Hyunjung Leee (7-of-13 3PT) and Kisang Yu (8-of-12 3PT) both finished with 28 points to lead South Korea.

Omar Jamaleddine led Lebanon with 15 points.

Australia celebrates after beating Qatar. Photo: FIBA

Australia outscored Qatar 31-20 and 33-19 in the 3rd and 4th quarters respectively to win pulling away, 110-82.

Jaylin Galloway topscored for the Aussies with 24 pts. William Hickey added 15 with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Reyne Smith also scored 15.

Brandon Datrelle Goodwin paced Qatar with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

The win sealed Australia a Quarterfinals spot.

Qatar's Brandon Datrelle Goodwin effort wasn't enough to beat Lebanon. Photo: FIBA

Lebanon's defense held Qatar just enough to score a close 84-80 win in a game that was close throughout.

5 players scored in diouble figures for Lebanon in a balanced attack to offset the explosive performance of Qatar's Brandon Datrelle Goodwin, who finished with 33 points (10-of-17 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three; and 9-of-11 from the freethrow line), 5 rebounds and 6assists.

Jack McVeigh of AustraliaPhoto: FIBA

Jack McVeigh of Australia scored 20 points as Australia cruised past South Korea 97-61.

Australia led from start to finish as South Korea couldn't keep up with the hot shooting Aussies, who finished with 15 made three-pointers on 26 attempts.

Junghyun Lee had 20 points for South Korea.