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.
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| 90 | 89 | |
| 35-71 (0.493) | FG Shooting | 27-61 (0.443) |
| 8-24 (0.333) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-27 (0.333) |
| - (0.000) | 4-Pt Shooting | - (0.000) |
| 12-26 (0.462) | FT Shooting | 26-30 (0.867) |
| 39 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 19 | Assists | 16 |
| 5 | Steals | 3 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
| Leaders | ||
| Xavier Cooks30 | Scoring | 26Mingxuan Hu |
| Xavier Cooks9 | Rebounding | 10Jinqiu Hu |
| 2 players tied4 | Assists | 6Rui Zhao |
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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.
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| 92 | 48 | |
| 32-56 (0.571) | FG Shooting | 18-67 (0.269) |
| 6-17 (0.353) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-39 (0.154) |
| Leaders | ||
| Jack McVeigh17 | Scoring | 11Mohammad Sina Vahedi |
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.
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| 98 | 84 | |
| 33-58 (0.569) | FG Shooting | 32-69 (0.464) |
| 12-26 (0.462) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-33 (0.273) |
| Leaders | ||
| Rui Zhao24 | Scoring | 21Taylor Britt |
Junlong Zhu of China shoots a jumper against South Korea. Photo: FIBA
Jinqiu Hu scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while Junjie Wang contributed 21 points and 7 boards as Chine advances to the Semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup with a hard-fought 79-71 win over South Korea.
South Korea, who has been hot from the three-point area in the entire tournament, shot only 3-of-24 (12.5%) against China.
Hyunjung Lee scored 22 points to lead South Korea.
China will now play either New Zealand or Lebanon for a spot in the final.
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| 79 | 71 | |
| 31-74 (0.419) | FG Shooting | 24-66 (0.364) |
| 7-25 (0.280) | 3-Pt Shooting | 3-24 (0.125) |
| Leaders | ||
| Jinqiu Hu23 | Scoring | 22Hyunjung Lee |
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.
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| 84 | 60 | |
| 32-75 (0.427) | FG Shooting | 22-69 (0.319) |
| 11-30 (0.367) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-33 (0.242) |
| Leaders | ||
| Owen Foxwell17 | Scoring | 17Kevin Quiambao |
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.
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| 82 | 110 | |
| 28-66 (0.424) | FG Shooting | 39-69 (0.565) |
| 4-25 (0.160) | 3-Pt Shooting | 10-21 (0.476) |
| Leaders | ||
| Brandon Datrelle Goodwin24 | Scoring | 24Jaylin Galloway |
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.
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| 90 | 68 | |
| 29-63 (0.460) | FG Shooting | 26-57 (0.456) |
| 12-31 (0.387) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-18 (0.278) |
| Leaders | ||
| Shuaipeng Cheng20 | Scoring | 27Dar Tucker |
Australia's Xavier Cooks about to stuff the ball into the basket. Photo: FIBA
Jaylin Galloway and Reyne Smith scored 18 points apiece as Australia never trailed in a 93-80 win over Lebanon.
Both also had 5 rebounds and 3assists in leading the Australians to their second straight win.
Youssef Khayat led Lebanon with 22 points and 6 boards.
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| 80 | 93 | |
| 28-71 (0.394) | FG Shooting | 32-79 (0.405) |
| 4-22 (0.182) | 3-Pt Shooting | 11-39 (0.282) |
| Leaders | ||
| Youssef Khayat22 | Scoring | 182 players tied |
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.
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| 69 | 100 | |
| 28-63 (0.444) | FG Shooting | 38-71 (0.535) |
| 6-20 (0.300) | 3-Pt Shooting | 15-28 (0.536) |
| Leaders | ||
| Arvind Muthu Krishnan16 | Scoring | 172 players tied |
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.
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| 97 | 61 | |
| 36-71 (0.507) | FG Shooting | 23-69 (0.333) |
| 15-26 (0.577) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-33 (0.273) |
| Leaders | ||
| Jack McVeigh20 | Scoring | 20Junghyun Lee |
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.
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| 93 | 88 | |
| 32-62 (0.516) | FG Shooting | 31-66 (0.470) |
| 8-22 (0.364) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-24 (0.292) |
| Leaders | ||
| Jinqiu Hu20 | Scoring | 32Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman |
