Australian Emus have finished 10th overall at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup after suffering a narrow four-point defeat to Turkey in their last match on Monday morning.
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Emus, which included Bendigo's Dyson Daniels, were ahead by one point with approximately one minute left on the clock.
However, Turkey's Yigit Onan dug deep with a series of two-pointers and a free-throw to put his side back in front, final scores 56-52 to finished 9th overall.
Daniels put nine points on the board with eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals.
USA triumphed in the championship match against France in a nail-biting two-point victory, 83-81.
Australia finished third in Group D, which included a win over Mali 97-67, a loss to Turkey 64-62 and a defeat from USA 66-87.
Just prior to the tournament, Daniels signed with G-League club Ignite in the United States.
Daniels plans to play one season with Ignite and then nominate for the 2022 NBA Draft.
FINAL STANDINGS
- 1. USA
- 2. France
- 3. Canada
- 4. Serbia
- 5. Spain
- 6. Lithuania
- 7. Senegal
- 8. Argentina
- 9. Turkey
- 10. Australia
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