China's U19 basketball team concluded their FIBA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 81-77 victory over Cameroon in Lausanne, securing 13th place among 16 teams. The win capped a challenging tournament where the squad finished with a 2-5 record.
In Sunday's classification match, Team China overcame a tense fourth-quarter battle. After trailing 60-58 in the third quarter, they staged a comeback fueled by clutch three-pointers from Chen Jiazheng and Zhang Boyuan. A critical foul in the final minutes nearly derailed their efforts before Zhang sealed the victory with decisive free throws.
The team's journey included early group stage losses to Canada, Germany, and Slovenia, followed by a narrow defeat to New Zealand in the knockout round. Their first tournament win came against Jordan (97-78) in the 13th-16th classification bracket.
While the United States claimed the championship title, China's performance highlighted emerging young talent in Asian basketball. The tournament results are being closely analyzed by sports analysts and scouts tracking regional athletic development.
