Friday, July 10, 2009

Thompson's outside shooting helps lift USA over Canada, squad moves on to semifinals

Washington State University men's basketball guard Klay Thompson scored nine points, all from 3-point range, as Team USA downed Canada 93-73 in the FIBA U19 World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand.

Thompson was 3-of-4 from 3-point range in 16 minutes of play. Team USA will now take on Croatia in the tournament semifinals.

Game coverage is available from the FIBA, USA Basketball, and Cougar athletics sites.