Milton’s Sharma, Oshawa’s Oliogu star for Canada in big win over Brazil at FIBA U16 Americas
Published August 26, 2021 at 11:55 am
Milton’s Ishan Sharma led all scorers with 19 and Oshawa’s Efeosa Oliogu was perfect from the floor, but it was big man Oliver Rioux’s eight-point, 11-rebound effort that earned Top Performer honours as Canada overwhelmed Brazil 92-53 in the final preliminary game of the FIBA U-16 Americas Championship.
Canada finished second behind Argentina in their group and will play Puerto Rico Friday in the quarter-final. A win in that game puts them on a path to meet the powerful Americans in the semi-final Saturday, but also guarantees them a spot in next year’s U17 World Cup.
Sharma had his best game of the tournament while Oliogu continued his efficient play by going 7/7 from the floor and 2/2 from the line for 14 points. Both players added three rebounds.
Enrico Bianch led Brazil with 13 points.
Argentina finished atop Group A with a 3-0 record after trouncing host Mexico 71-49, while in Group B action the USA put a beating on Chile 138-59 and the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 75-67.
Other quarter-final action Friday has Argentina taking on Chile, the U.S. playing Mexico and Brazil facing the Dominican Republic in what should be the closest match of the day.
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The final is scheduled for Sunday.
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