Paulhus Gosselin and Canada Claim Bronze with 20-Point Comeback Victory Over Japan
9/7/2007 8:41:03 AM | Men's Basketball
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BANGKOK, Thailand (CIS) - Canada used a 17-0 run late in the third quarter to gain momentum and come back from a 20-point deficit, defeating Japan 90-84 in the bronze medal game at the 24th Summer Universiade.
The run was highlighted by two three-point shots by Tristan Blackwood of Toronto who nailed the baskets at the buzzer in the third and the start of the fourth quarter.
"We stuck together even though we were down by 20 and kept our composure," said Blackwood who netted a team high 18 points including four three-point baskets. "In the third, the coaches wanted the ball down low and Japan was sagging. It opened me up and I got open looks and nailed some threes."
Japan shot over 70% in the first 10 minutes of play, nailing several three-pointers and building a 16-point lead at the end of the quarter, putting a familiar pressure on the red-and-white.
"We got off to the worst possible scenario with Japan shooting so well," said head coach Chris O'Rourke of Guelph. "The next thing we know, we're down by 20. The team showed some tremendous character to not give up despite the large deficit."
The Canadians began to close the gap in the second quarter. Neil MacDonald put up six points in the remaining five minutes of play, while four other players tallied enough points to outscore their opponents by six heading into the break, 45-35.
"We said going into the end of the half that we needed to be down by 10 to do this," said O'Rourke. "Tristan Blackwood caught fire for us and we pounded inside and it gave us the momentum we needed."
The Canadians stalled Japan at 64 points through four minutes of play, while they racked up 17 points with seven baskets including two three-pointers as well as a free-throw. Japan battled back, closing the lead to two points, but it wasn't enough to stop the red and white.
Theo Davis of Toronto and Scott Morrison of Kelowna B.C. both picked up double-doubles with 15 and 13 points and 13 and 10 rebounds, respectively. Neil MacDonald of Sydney Mines, N.S. and Josh Gibson-Bascombe also hit double-digits, scoring 14 and 12 points, respectively.
"It's been a great place to compete in and to do so in front of our own Canadian fans has been wonderful," said Davis. "Winning a medal is a great feeling and I'm glad to represent Canada and bring home a bronze."
The bronze medal marks the sixth for the men's development basketball team over the last nine Summer Universiade games.
Canada Basketball is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada. Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on the development and preparation of Canada's national teams for the Olympic; Pan American and FISU Games as well as the World Championships. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
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Compliments of Canada Basketball
BANGKOK, Thailand (CIS) - Canada used a 17-0 run late in the third quarter to gain momentum and come back from a 20-point deficit, defeating Japan 90-84 in the bronze medal game at the 24th Summer Universiade.
The run was highlighted by two three-point shots by Tristan Blackwood of Toronto who nailed the baskets at the buzzer in the third and the start of the fourth quarter.
"We stuck together even though we were down by 20 and kept our composure," said Blackwood who netted a team high 18 points including four three-point baskets. "In the third, the coaches wanted the ball down low and Japan was sagging. It opened me up and I got open looks and nailed some threes."
Japan shot over 70% in the first 10 minutes of play, nailing several three-pointers and building a 16-point lead at the end of the quarter, putting a familiar pressure on the red-and-white.
"We got off to the worst possible scenario with Japan shooting so well," said head coach Chris O'Rourke of Guelph. "The next thing we know, we're down by 20. The team showed some tremendous character to not give up despite the large deficit."
The Canadians began to close the gap in the second quarter. Neil MacDonald put up six points in the remaining five minutes of play, while four other players tallied enough points to outscore their opponents by six heading into the break, 45-35.
"We said going into the end of the half that we needed to be down by 10 to do this," said O'Rourke. "Tristan Blackwood caught fire for us and we pounded inside and it gave us the momentum we needed."
The Canadians stalled Japan at 64 points through four minutes of play, while they racked up 17 points with seven baskets including two three-pointers as well as a free-throw. Japan battled back, closing the lead to two points, but it wasn't enough to stop the red and white.
Theo Davis of Toronto and Scott Morrison of Kelowna B.C. both picked up double-doubles with 15 and 13 points and 13 and 10 rebounds, respectively. Neil MacDonald of Sydney Mines, N.S. and Josh Gibson-Bascombe also hit double-digits, scoring 14 and 12 points, respectively.
"It's been a great place to compete in and to do so in front of our own Canadian fans has been wonderful," said Davis. "Winning a medal is a great feeling and I'm glad to represent Canada and bring home a bronze."
The bronze medal marks the sixth for the men's development basketball team over the last nine Summer Universiade games.
Canada Basketball is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada. Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on the development and preparation of Canada's national teams for the Olympic; Pan American and FISU Games as well as the World Championships. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
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