Game Report: In a disappointing outing at the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup, Egypt suffered an 85-64 defeat at the hands of a dominant New Zealand squad during their Round of 16 clash. The game was marred by Egypt's struggle to maintain possession, as they committed a staggering 19 turnovers throughout the match.
Last Updated on
July 4, 2024
Fanya Nkengasong
Staff Writer
The young Pharaohs' late game surge came too late in their Round of 16 game against New Zealand, where they ultimately fell 85-64 in the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup. Despite outscoring Australia in the third quarter, 21-12, and narrowly winning the final quarter, 19-18, the deficit from the earlier quarters proved insurmountable.
Egypt's struggles were evident from the start. A catastrophic first quarter, where they fell behind 32-11, including a devastating 17-0 run by Australia, set the tone for the game. The second period saw a continuation of Egypt's woes as the young Tall Blacks extended their lead. By halftime, Australia had built a commanding 55-24 lead.
Ali Assran was a standout performer for Egypt, keeping their hopes alive with a game-high 21 points. Despite the loss, the young Egyptians showed resilience, competing closely in rebounds (42-40) and maintaining a relatively low number of turnovers (19) compared to their previous matches. They also dominated their opponent in second-chance points.
Egypt now faces one more match to avoid returning empty-handed. They will compete for a place between 9th and 16th against China on Friday, July 5, 2024.
[Photography / Imagery Courtesy of FIBA]
