Kansas University sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor contributed seven points and five assists as the United States defeated France, 71-55, to improve to 2-0 at the U-19 World Championships this morning in New Zealand.
With the victory, the U.S. assured itself a spot in the second round of the tournament. Team USA previously defeated Iran, 106-55, on Wednesday.
Duke’s Seth Curry led the U.S. with 12 points, while Butler’s Gordon Hayward added 11.
Team USA will face Egypt on Saturday.
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BahrainJayhawk (anonymous) says…
Why was T. Taylor the only player to not play against Egypt? I live in Bahrain, went out w/ my Egy friends to taunt them, and was floored when he did not go into the game, I couldn't even tell if he was suited up. What is up?