A Promising Debut
Quentin Coleman stepped onto the court for his first FIBA U18 AmeriCup appearance and immediately made his presence felt, guiding Team USA to an 88‑58 victory over Argentina.
The United States never trailed, opening the game with a 23‑11 lead after the first quarter, a surge fueled by Coleman’s early nine points that included two dunks and a three‑pointer.
Coleman finished with 11 points and a career‑high 15 rebounds, falling just two boards short of a U.S. record, while his all‑around effort set the tone for the tournament.
Next up, the Americans will face host Mexico at 9 p.m., followed by a showdown with Brazil at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, before bracket play begins on Thursday or Friday depending on group results.
Coach Mike White and the USA Basketball staff praised the team’s execution, noting that the win marks another step toward the nation’s eighth consecutive gold medal pursuit.