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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.