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U.S. sweeps pool with blowout of Egypt

Associated Press

Friday, July 3, 2009

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Ashton Gibbs scored 18 points to help the United States beat Egypt 112-55 on Saturday, completing a sweep of pool games at the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships. Shelvin Mack added 14 points and John Shurna had 13 points and six rebounds for the Americans, who finished ahead of France, Egypt and Iran in Group B of the 16-team tournament. Gordon Hayward had 10 points, six rebounds and five assists. The U.S. led 33-11 after the first quarter and 62-24 at halft ...

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