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Gilas Youth ends up 14th at FIBA U19 World Cup
The Philippines' Gilas Youth team concluded their 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup campaign with a 70-76 loss to New Zealand, securing 14th place out of 16 teams.
The team finished the tournament with a 1-6 win-loss record, their sole victory being against China.
New Zealand secured the win by ending the match on a 9-0 run in the final minutes.
Carl Tamayo led Gilas Youth with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Dalph Panopio and Dave Ildefonso each scored 16 points.
Kai Sotto contributed eight points, eight rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.
The team played undermanned for much of the tournament after key player AJ Edu suffered a campaign-ending knee injury in their first game.
The United States emerged as the tournament champion.
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