The United States and Canada both rolled to victory in their FIBA U19 World Cup openers on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt.
The U.S. crushed Iran, 108-48, with five players in double-figures.
Kentucky’s Hamidou Diallo (17), Purdue’s Carsen Edwards (15), UNLV’s Brandon McCoy (14, 10 rebounds), uncommitted senior Cam Reddish (14), and Kentucky’s P.J. Washington (13) scored in double figures. Hudson Catholic and Team Final senior Louis King added nine points and seven boards.
Diallo, who did not play at all at Kentucky during his one semester and then tested the NBA waters before returning to campus, is getting some much needed game action heading into a full year at Kentucky.