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.

China's Rui Zhao is pumped up after making a big basket. Photo: FIBA

China scored the final nine points of the game to held off New Zealand 98-84 and advance to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Final for the first time since winning the gold on 2015.

Rui Zhao had 24 points on 7 of 11 shooting from the field, including 5 three-pointers and issued 6 assists for China, leading 4 others in double figures.

New Zealand is still searching for its first FIBA Asia Cup Final appearance after losing in the semifinals for the 3rd straight edition (4th in 2017; Bronze in 2022) .

Taylor Britt paced the Tall Blacks with 21 points and 6 assists.

Jeonghyeon Moon of South Korea. Photo: FIBA

After trailing 6-16 midway through the opening quarter, South Korea outscored Guam 93-50 the rest of the game to win pulling away 99-66.

Jeonghyeon Moon had 16 points to lead three other South Korean players -- Hyunjung Lee (14 points), Kisang Yu (13) and Yungi Ha (13) -- finished in double figures, in a balanced attack. Moon also added 8 rebounds and 5 steals.

South Korea advances to the Quarterfinals where they will meet familiar foe China.

Alexander Kamai finished with 19 points to pace Guam.

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.

Shuaipeng Cheng of China. Photo: FIBA

Shuaipeng Cheng of China scored 20 points, making 5 of his ten three-point attempts to lead China past Jordan 90-68.

The win clinches Group C's top spot and a Quarterfinals berth.

Dar Tucker led Jordan with 27 points.

South Korea's Jun Seok Yeo scores on this 2 handed jam. Photo: FIBA

Hyunjung Lee and Kisang Yu scored 24 points each, while Jun Seok Yeo had 22 as South Korea held off Qatar 97-83.

Qatar, which lost its second straight game, was led by Brandon Datrelle Goodwin 19 points.

Shuaipeng Cheng of China spots up for a shot. Photo: FIBA

Mingxuan Hu and Jiayi Zhao scored 17 points each to lead 4 other Chinese in double figures as China recorded their 2nd straight win, blasting India 100-69.

India, which lost its second dtraight game, was led by Arvind Muthu Krishnan's 16 points.

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.

Shuaipeng Cheng of China looks to drive past the Saudi Arabian defense Photo: FIBA

China overcame a late rally and the 32 points scattered by Saudi Arabia's Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman to score a 93-88 win in their opening game of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

Jinqiu Hu scored 20 points on 9-0f-10 field goal shooting to lead 4 other Chinese players in double figures in a balance attack.