The match beginsThe first quarter beginscontesting the ball; Serve out of bounds
Necrodznik fought for possession and won possession
Rodriguez lost possession in a battle for the ballNetzroznyk missed a 2-point layupRodriguez blockedDwight Gaines defensively reboundsDwight Gaines missed a three-pointer from the top of the arcNetzroznik defended the reboundSiftar made a mistake while dribblingRosado committed an offensive foulRosado made a mistakeMatić Rezek was fouledRodriguez committed a personal foulNetsroznyk was fouledJark missed a 2-point jumperRosado blocksArroyo defended the reboundWilmore missed a three-pointer from the top of the arcNetzroznik defended the reboundArroyo committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsMatić Rezek was fouledMatic Rezek missed the first of two free throwsMatić Rezek missed the second of his two free throwsRosado defended the reboundDwight Gaines missed a two-point jumperJark defended the reboundArroyo committed a personal foulAlex Pajcirupnik was fouledJark missed a 2-point jumperJark grabs offensive reboundsNetzroznyk scored 2 points and made a layupWilmore missed a 2-point jumperJark defended the reboundSubstitution: Arroyo, Substitution: AlbinoJark made a mistake while dribblingRosado made a stealRodriguez scored a 2-point layupAlbino assistedJark missed a three-point jumperAlbino defensively reboundedNecroznyk committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsRosado was fouledRosado made the first of two free throwsDwight Gaines assistedRosado made his second free throwSiftar hit a 2-point jumperJark assistsWilmore missed a three-point jumperSiftar defended the reboundSiftar made a passing errorRodriguez stole the ballDwight Gaines missed a three-point jumperNetzroznyk committed a personal foulRosado was fouledSubstitution: Netsroznik, Substitution: NetspilnatThe team grabs offensive reboundsRosado made a mistake while dribblingAlex Pajcirupnik stole the ballMatić and Rezek dunkedAlex Pajcirupnik assistedDwight Gaines missed a two-point jumperThe team grabs offensive reboundsSubstitution: Siftar substituted on: NetzslapnikSubstitutions: Rodríguez, Rosado; Substitutions: Ivanil López Arache, Alexis FuentesWilmore scored a two-point fadeaway jumperNetzslapnik missed a two-point shotIvanil Lopez defensively rebounds AraccheNetzslapnik committed an individual foulWilmore was fouledSubstitution: Dwight Gaines, Substitution: TorresTorres missed a 2-point layupNetzpirnat defensively reboundedJark missed a three-point jumperNetzpilnat grabbed offensive reboundsNetzpinath missed a layup for 2 pointsMatić Rezek committed a personal foulTorres was fouledTorres defensively reboundsAlex Pajcirupnik committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsWilmore was fouledWilmore made the first of two free throwsWilmore made his second free throwAlex Pajci Rupnik missed a three-point jumperNetzpilnat grabbed offensive reboundsYark scored 2 points with a pull-up jumperTorres made a passing errorNetzslapnik made a tackleNetzslapnik missed a three-point jumperTorres defensively reboundsAlexis Fuentes scored a 2-point layupTorres assistedAlexis Fuentes committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsAlex Pajcirupnik was fouledSubstitutions: Matić Režek, Jark, Aleks Pejčrupnik; substitutes: Siftar, Jakajovanović, Maitom Sić VujkovićSubstitution: Wilmore, Substitute: Jomar Alejandro Rodríguez RiveraAlex Pajcilupnik missed the first of two free throwsAlex Pajci Rupnik made the second free throwNetzpilnath assistedAlexis Fuentes scored on a layupAlexis Fuentes committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsSiftar was fouledSubstitution: Alexis Fuentes, Substitution: SánchezSiftar made the first of two free throwsSiftar made his second free throwTorres missed a 2-point layupSiftar defended the reboundTorres committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsSiftar was fouledSiftar missed the first of two free throwsSiftar made his second free throwAlbino missed a layup for 2 pointsJakajovanović defensively reboundsJakayovanović made a passing errorSánchez stole the ballAlbino missed a layup for 2 pointsMaitomšić defensively reboundedSiftar missed a three-point jumperTorres defensively reboundsTorres made a passing errorSiftar stole the ballSubstitution: Netzpirnart, Substitution: RokjlicSubstitutions: Torres, Ivanil López Arache; Substitutions: Dwight Gaines, RosadoJakayovanović scored on a layupMaitom Sić and Wujković assistedRosado missed a 2-point drifting jumperSanchez grabbed offensive reboundsRokjlic committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsSanchez was fouledSanchez made the first of two free throwsSanchez made his second free throwSubstitutions: Sánchez, Rosado; Substitutions: Portilla, RodríguezJakayovanović made a passing errorJomar, Alejandro Rodriguez, Rivera made the stealJomar, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Rivera missed a three-point jumperEnd of the first quarterPuerto Rico U17 Overpowers Slovenia in FIBA U17 World Cup Group Stage
The 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup got off to a thrilling start as Puerto Rico U17 delivered a commanding 92-78 victory over Slovenia U17 on June 28. The matchup, played at a neutral venue, showcased the depth and athleticism of both young squads, but it was the Puerto Ricans who controlled the tempo from the opening tip.
Match Overview
Puerto Rico set the tone early with aggressive full‑court pressure and transition offense, building a double‑digit lead by halftime. Slovenia, known for its disciplined half‑court sets, struggled to contain the speed and length of the Puerto Rican guards. Despite a spirited third‑quarter rally that cut the deficit to eight, Slovenia could not overcome the consistent scoring of Puerto Rico’s backcourt.
Key to Puerto Rico’s success was balanced scoring and efficient three‑point shooting. The team knocked down 11 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, while Slovenia managed only 6 of 22. Rebounding also tilted heavily in Puerto Rico’s favor, with a 42‑28 advantage on the glass.
Key Moments
- First Quarter Surge: Puerto Rico opened the game on a 14‑2 run, forcing Slovenia into early foul trouble. Guard Javier Cruz scored 10 points in the period, including two quick triples.
- Slovenia’s Push: Early in the third quarter, forward Luka Kovač sparked a 10‑0 run with his inside scoring and hustle, pulling Slovenia within 58‑50. However, Puerto Rico answered with a 12‑4 spurt to restore a comfortable margin.
- Clutch Free Throws: In the final four minutes, Puerto Rico converted 8 of 10 free throws to seal the win, demonstrating composure under pressure.
Standout Performers
- Javier Cruz (PUR): The point guard finished with a game‑high 27 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals, orchestrating the offense with poise.
- Ángel Rivera (PUR): Added 18 points and 13 rebounds for a double‑double, dominating the paint on both ends.
- Luka Kovač (SLO): Led Slovenia with 22 points and 8 rebounds, showing why he is one of the top prospects in the tournament.
Tournament Implications
This win places Puerto Rico in strong position to advance from the group stage, while Slovenia now faces must‑win matchups to keep their medal hopes alive. The FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup features 16 nations competing for the world title, and early results often set the tone for the knockout rounds. With this performance, Puerto Rico has announced itself as a team to watch.
Slovenia U17 vs Puerto Rico U17 Live Score, Stats & Results
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