Overview
- Argentina outlasted Puerto Rico 82-77 in overtime in Managua, with Juan Fernández and José Vildoza posting 18 points each.
- Fernández registered eight blocks, matching the highest single-game total recorded since 2003.
- Canada earned its spot by routing Colombia 94-56, led by standout performances from Kyshawn George and Leonard Miller.
- Tipoff is at 21:10 (Argentina time) at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, with coverage on TyC Sports and DSports and streaming on TyC Sports Play and Courtside 1891.
- The other semifinal pits the United States against Brazil earlier Saturday, as Argentina integrates a young group under coach Pablo Prigioni, who told his team “No nos ponemos ningún techo.”