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Jalen Green, American hopeful Jalen Green won the FIBA U-17 World Cup in Argentina
Philippine-American basketball star Jalen Green scored the FIBA U-17 World Cup in Argentina , having helped the United States in their fifth FIBA U-17 championship.
In addition to the U-17 title, Green also won the MVP tournament honors after averaging 15.7 points per game for the United States, highlighted by a 27-point victory in his 126 -52 against Croatia in the quarter-finals. and a 25-point effort in their 120-71 Canada baskets in the semifinals.
In the victory won over France, Green finished with 11 points in just over 15 minutes of action.
The # FIBAU17 2018 #MVP Awarded by @Tissot to @JalenRomande from @USABasketball ] ??!
Congratulations ?? pic.twitter.com/1qlRYHU96r
– FIBA #Basketball (@FIBA) July 9, 2018
Green was also named to the All-Star Five Tournament, including his American teammate Vernon Carey Jr., Frenchman Killian Hayes, André Curbelo of Puerto Rico and Oumar Ballo of Mali.
Green, 16 years old, whose Pinoy roots go back to Ilocos Sur is one of the best basketball hopes of the United States. in the country. He currently plays at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California.
Last March, Green came to the Philippines and presented his talent as part of the contingent of FilAm Sports USA in the NBTC National Finale .
Green also impressed fans after presenting his hops at the NBTC Dunk Contest.
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