USA Closes 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers with 105-83 Win Over the Bahamas

24 February 2025

USA 105, BAH 83

View the USA-Bahamas box score here.

The USA (5-1) completed 2025 FIBA Men's AmeriCup Qualifying with a 105-83 win over the Bahamas (2-4) in Nassau on Sunday night. With their win over Puerto Rico on Thursday, the Americans clinched a spot in the 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup, which will take place August 23-31 in Managua, Nicaragua.

Following the victory, the USA moved to 4-0 against Bahamas in FIBA AmeriCup Qualifying play. The red, white and blue have averaged a 25.3-point margin of victory in their four AmeriCup Qualifying matchups versus the Bahamas, with their 105-point outburst tonight marking their highest point total in those games.

Postgame Notes

Starting Out: For the second straight game, the USA started the game with Norris Cole, Nassir Little, Jahmi’us Ramsey, Javonte Smart and Malik Williams. Smart and Ramsey led the USA with four starts apiece during the 2025 AmeriCup Qualifiers. Ramsey is the only USA player to have seen action in all six games. All 12 players saw action in tonight's contest for the USA.

Leading the Way: Ramsey, who had 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3FG, 2-2 FT) in Sunday’s win for the USA, was the leading scorer for the USA during the 2025 AmeriCup Qualifiers with 94 total points. Smart, who contributed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3FG) on Sunday, was the second-leading scorer for the USA during the 2025 AmeriCup Qualifiers with 73 points and led the team in points per game (18.3). Ramsey and Smart rank first and second, respectively, for USA scoring all-time in a AmeriCup Qualifiers.

Lively Little: Little tied for a team-best 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field, 2-of-3 from 3-point range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line in the win. He also added 7 rebounds and 1 steal.

Block Party: The USA registered 11 total blocks in the victory, with Robert Baker II recording a 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Qualifying single-game record 7 blocks off the bench, while Williams added 4 blocks as well. Baker II’s 8 total blocks across just two games played in the AmeriCup Qualifying window were the most among USA players.

Board Men: The USA had five players (Baker II, Miller Kopp, Little, Smart and Williams) record at least 5 rebounds in the contest, with Baker II leading the way with 9 boards (5 offensive). The Americans finished the game with a 48-42 advantage over the Bahamas on the glass.

Out for a Run: The USA closed the first half on a 17-5 run, capped off by a pair of Smart 3-pointers. The USA carried the momentum into the second half, opening the third quarter with an 11-4 run to take a 19-point lead. The USA led for nearly 39 total minutes in the game.

From the Charity Stripe: The USA went a perfect 13-13 from the free throw line tonight, marking the first time they have been perfect from the charity stripe over the last three windows. Six different players shot free throws, led by Jaylen Nowell, who went 4-4.