Basketball at the 1999 Pan American Games
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Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
at the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
, held in the Winnipeg Arena
Winnipeg Arena
Winnipeg Arena was an indoor arena located at 1430 Maroons Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba, across the street from Canad Inns Stadium and just north of Polo Park.Built in 1955, it was owned by community-owned Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation...
in Winnipeg, Canada from July 31 to August 8, 1999.
Men's tournament
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
 ArgentinaArgentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation....  Canada  Puerto RicoPuerto Rico national basketball team The Puerto Rico men's national basketball team represents Puerto Rico in international basketball competitions such as the Olympics, the World Championship, and the Americas Championship...  UruguayUruguay national basketball team The Uruguay national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Uruguay in international competitions.Uruguay's best achievement in basketball was obtaining the bronze medal in the both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.-Current squad:... |
 BrazilBrazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...  CubaCuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship...  Dominican RepublicDominican Republic national basketball team The Dominican Republic national basketball team are the men's basketball side that represent the Dominican Republic in international competition...  United StatesUnited States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Puerto Rico national basketball team The Puerto Rico men's national basketball team represents Puerto Rico in international basketball competitions such as the Olympics, the World Championship, and the Americas Championship... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 256 | 220 | |
| Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 235 | 240 | –5 |
| Canada |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 203 | 193 | |
| Uruguay Uruguay national basketball team The Uruguay national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Uruguay in international competitions.Uruguay's best achievement in basketball was obtaining the bronze medal in the both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.-Current squad:... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 203 | 244 | –41 |
August 1, 1999
| 75–50 | ||
| 96–83 |
August 2, 1999
| 90–76 | ||
| 73–67 |
August 4, 1999
| 79–77 | ||
| 70–61 |
Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 257 | 202 | |
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 259 | 217 | |
| Dominican Republic Dominican Republic national basketball team The Dominican Republic national basketball team are the men's basketball side that represent the Dominican Republic in international competition... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 236 | 273 | –37 |
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 196 | 256 | –60 |
July 31, 1999
| 89–48 | ||
| 102–72 |
August 1, 1999
| 73–71 | ||
| 81–76 |
August 4, 1999
| 86–72 | ||
| 95–83 |
Classification natches
August 7, 1999 – Seventh place| 85–79 |
August 7, 1999 – Fifth place
| 111–65 |
Knockout stages
Final standings
| RANK | TEAM | RECORD | PF : PA |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Brazil |
4 – 1 | 449 : 380 |
 |
United States |
4 – 1 | 419 : 373 |
 |
Puerto Rico |
4 – 1 | 428 : 375 |
| 4. | Argentina |
2 – 3 | 371 : 411 |
| 5. | Canada |
2 – 2 | 314 : 258 |
| 6. | Dominican Republic |
1 – 3 | 301 : 384 |
| 7. | Cuba |
1 – 3 | 281 : 335 |
| 8. | Uruguay |
0 – 4 | 282 : 329 |
Team rosters
ARGENTINAArgentina national basketball team
The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation....
- Sergio Aispurua
- Gabriel FernándezGabriel Fernández (basketball)Gabriel Fernández is an Argentine basketball player, and member of the national team. He was a member of the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal squad...
- Manu GinóbiliManu GinobiliEmanuel David "Manu" Ginóbili is an Argentine professional basketball player. Coming from a family of professional basketball players, he is a member of the Argentine men's national basketball team and the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association .Ginóbili spent the early part of...
- Leonardo Gutiérrez
- Wálter HerrmannWálter HerrmannWalter Herrmann Heinrich is an Argentine professional basketball player. He is listed at 6'9" and 225 lbs. He was a key member of the Argentinian national basketball team that won the gold medal during the 2004 Olympic Basketball Tournament...
- Hernán JasenHernán JasenHernán Jasen is an Argentine-Italian professional basketball player. He plays at the small forward position...
- Martín LeivaMartín LeivaMartín Darío Leiva is an Argentine basketball player. He is tall and plays the center position.-Club career:Leiva debuted in the LNB on October 12, 1997, playing for Ferro Carril Oeste against Independiente de General Pico. He played four seasons with Ferro, and then 6 with Boca Juniors in the...
- Andrés NocioniAndrés NocioniAndrés Marcelo Nocioni is an Argentine professional basketball player. He is under contract with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, but is playing for Peñarol de Mar del Plata during the NBA lockout. A regular member of the Argentine national team, Nocioni was part of the team that won a gold medal at...
- Alejandro Olivares
- Leandro Palladino
- Facundo Sucatzky
- Lucas VictorianoLucas VictorianoLucas Javier Victoriano Acosta is an Argentinian professional basketball player currently playing for CAI Zaragoza of the LEB league.- Player career :*1995/97 Olimpia Venado Tuerto...
BRAZILBrazil national basketball team
The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...
- Aylton Tesch
- Caio Cazziolato
- Demétrius Ferraciu
- Helio García
- André Guimarães
- Guilherme Joanoni
- Rogério Klafke
- Marcelo MachadoMarcelo MachadoMarcelo Magalhães Machado is a Brazilian basketball player with Flamengo in the NBB and the Brazil national basketball team. He was voted MVP of the FIBA Americas Championship 2005....
- Vanderlei Mazuchini
- Michel Nascimiento
- Aristides Santos
- Sandro Varejao
CANADA
- Richard Anderson
- Hennssy Auriantal
- Rowan BarrettRowan BarrettRowan Barrett is a retired Canadian basketball player.Barrett played in high school for West Hill Collegiate Institute and collegiately for St...
- Sherman HamiltonSherman HamiltonSherman Hamilton is a retired Canadian professional basketball player. Hamilton was a longtime member of the Canadian men's national basketball team...
- Todd MacCullochTodd MacCullochTodd Carlyle MacCulloch is a retired Canadian professional basketball player. He was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets in the NBA.-Basketball career:...
- Andrew MavisAndrew MavisAndrew Spencer Mavis is a Canadian basketball player. He played for Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Jordie McTavish
- Michael MeeksMichael Meeks (basketball)Michael Meeks is a professional basketball player from Canada. A veteran of several seasons of play with various clubs in Europe, Meeks currently plays for BG Göttingen in Germany. He is a former member of the Canadian national men's basketball team.- College play :A 6'9, 235 lb...
- Greg NewtonGreg NewtonGreg Newton was center for the Duke Blue Devils basketball team from 1994-1997. Newton was Team Captain in his senior season. He was a member of the Canadian National Team, that finished seventh in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.Newton averaged 7.6 points per game for his career...
- Shawn SwordsShawn Swordsthumb|left|Shawn Swords coaching the [[Laurentian Voyageurs]].Jeffrey Shawn Swords is a Canadian basketball player. He played for Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics....
- Keith Vassell
- Jesse YoungJesse YoungJesse Wade Young is a Canadian professional basketball player. He also holds Irish citizenship. He played 2008-09 for Spain ACB league club CB Murcia. He signed for Bancatercas Teramo Basket for 2009/2010 season...
CUBACuba national basketball team
The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship...
- Yudit AbreuYudit AbreuYudit Abreu is a male basketball player from Cuba. He played as a forward for the Cuba national basketball team in the 1990s.-References:*...
- Roberto Amaro
- Edel Casanova
- Sergio FerrerSergio FerrerSergio Ferrer Marrero is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He played in parts of four seasons in the majors in two separate stints. He played for the Minnesota Twins in and , then spent two seasons in the minor leagues before returning to the majors to play for the New York Mets in and...
- Andrés González
- Radbel Hechevarria
- Angel Nuñez
- Elieser Rojas
- Ariel Ruedas
- Ernesto Simon
- Juan Vazquez
- Amiel Vega
DOMINICAN REPUBLICDominican Republic national basketball team
The Dominican Republic national basketball team are the men's basketball side that represent the Dominican Republic in international competition...
- Luis FloresLuis FloresLuis Alberto Flores is a professional basketball player from the Dominican Republic. He is a 6 ft 2 in and 205 lb guard. He grew up in the United States, in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City, and attended Norman Thomas High School...
- Henry Lalane
- Oscaris Lenderborg
- Moises Michel
- José Utuado Molina
- Manuel Monegro
- Jaime Peterson
- Angel Romer
- Ángel Sánchez
- Joel Suarez
PUERTO RICOPuerto Rico national basketball team
The Puerto Rico men's national basketball team represents Puerto Rico in international basketball competitions such as the Olympics, the World Championship, and the Americas Championship...
- Luis Allende
- Ricardo DalmauRicardo DalmauRicardo Dalmau Santana is the youngest of three children of the legendary basketball player Raymond Dalmau. He began his professional basketball career in 1995 with the Polluelos de Aibonito, under the coaching of his father. That year he earned the Puerto Rican League's Rookie of the Year Award...
- Sharif FajardoSharif FajardoSharif Karim Fajardo Blanding in New York) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Fajardo has played in the CBA, NCAA, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico with Santurce Crabbers, Quebradillas Pirates and the San Germán Athletics. Fajardo has played...
- Arnaldo Febres
- Rolando HourruitinerRolando HourruitinerRolando Hourruitiner Ortiz was a member of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team which defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.-References:...
- Antonio LatimerAntonio LatimerAntonio Latimer Rivera is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Latimer has played in the NCAA and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico with Ponce Lions, Coamo Marathon Runners, Mayagüez Tainos, and Bayamon Cowboys. Latimer has also played internationally in Israel and...
- Fernando Ortíz
- Edgar Padilla
- Daniel SantiagoDaniel SantiagoDaniel Gregg Santiago is a American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player, currently playing at the center position for the Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico. Santiago is the fourth player from Puerto Rico to play in a NBA game...
- Eddin Santiago
- Carmelo Travieso
- Orlando VegaOrlando VegaOrlando Vega Smith is a retired professional basketball player from Puerto Rico.-AAU Basketball:...
UNITED STATESUnited States national basketball team
The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds...
- Damon BaileyDamon BaileyDamon Bailey is a retired American basketball player, who then-Indiana University head coach Bob Knight called a "hot prospect" while recruiting him when Bailey was in eighth grade, as mentioned in author John Feinstein's bestselling book A Season on the Brink.- High school career :Bailey was...
- James BlackwellJames BlackwellEmmanuel James Blackwell is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for Dartmouth College....
- Michael HawkinsMichael Hawkins (basketball)Steven Michael Hawkins, referred to as Michael Hawkins , is an American former professional basketball player...
- Kermit Holmes
- Byron HoustonByron HoustonByron Dwight Houston is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'5", 250-pound power forward, he played collegiately for Oklahoma State University and was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft...
- Todd Lindeman
- James Martin
- Clinton Moore
- Doug SmithDoug Smith (basketball)Douglas Smith is a retired American basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft. Smith played in five NBA seasons, for the Mavericks and the Boston Celtics and averaged 8.0 ppg in his NBA career...
- Matthew Steigenga
- Carl Edward Thomas
- Travis Williams
URUGUAYUruguay national basketball team
The Uruguay national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Uruguay in international competitions.Uruguay's best achievement in basketball was obtaining the bronze medal in the both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.-Current squad:...
- Bruno Abratansky
- Adrián Bertolini
- Marcel BouzoutMarcel BouzoutMarcel Bouzout Stefano is a retired male basketball player from Uruguay, who competed for the Uruguay national basketball team in the 1990s and the early 2000s. He won two continental titles with the men's national squad during his career.-References:...
- Jorge Cabrera
- Diego Castrillon
- Diego Losada
- Nicolás MazzarinoNicolás MazzarinoNicolás Mazzarino is a Uruguayan professional basketball player. He has also Italian passport and currently plays in Pallacanestro Cantù of the Italian Serie A.-Pro career:...
- Oscar Moglia
- Pablo Morales
- Luis Silveira
- Martín Suárez
- Hugo Vázquez
Women's Tournament
ArgentinaArgentina women's national basketball team
The Argentina women's national basketball team is the women's basketball side that represents Argentina in international competitions.-Current roster:Roster for the 2011 Pan American Games -FIBA World Championship:...
Brazil
Brazil national basketball team
The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...
Canada
Cuba
Cuba women's national basketball team
Cuba women's national basketball team represents Cuba in international basketball competitions for women.-Olympic Games:* 1980: 5th place* 1992: 4th place* 1996: 6th place* 2000: 9th place* 2004: did not qualify...
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic women's national basketball team
The Dominican Republic women's national basketball team is the official women's basketball team for the Dominican Republic.-FIBA Americas championship:* 1989: 6th place* 1997: 8th place* 1999: 6th place* 2003: 7th place...
United States
United States women's national basketball team
The United States women's national basketball team are the defending Olympic champions in women's basketball. The team is composed of some of the top American players in the WNBA and the women's college game....
Round robin
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 422 | 342 | |
| Cuba Cuba women's national basketball team Cuba women's national basketball team represents Cuba in international basketball competitions for women.-Olympic Games:* 1980: 5th place* 1992: 4th place* 1996: 6th place* 2000: 9th place* 2004: did not qualify... |
8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 438 | 309 | |
| United States United States women's national basketball team The United States women's national basketball team are the defending Olympic champions in women's basketball. The team is composed of some of the top American players in the WNBA and the women's college game.... |
6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 353 | 353 | 0 |
| Canada |
4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 320 | 331 | –11 |
| Argentina Argentina women's national basketball team The Argentina women's national basketball team is the women's basketball side that represents Argentina in international competitions.-Current roster:Roster for the 2011 Pan American Games -FIBA World Championship:... |
2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 298 | 337 | –39 |
| Dominican Republic Dominican Republic women's national basketball team The Dominican Republic women's national basketball team is the official women's basketball team for the Dominican Republic.-FIBA Americas championship:* 1989: 6th place* 1997: 8th place* 1999: 6th place* 2003: 7th place... |
0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 333 | 492 | –159 |
July 30, 1999
| 84–78 | ||
| 89–75 | ||
| 63–55 |
July 31, 1999
| 95–64 | ||
| 61–48 | ||
| 124–68 |
August 1, 1999
| 70–59 | ||
| 92–80 | ||
| 76–56 |
August 2, 1999
| 76–65 | ||
| 77–72 | ||
| 74–70 |
August 4, 1999
| 62–46 | ||
| 67–65 | ||
| 113–40 |
Classification match
August 6, 1999 – Fifth place| 98–80 |
Knockout stages
Final standings
| RANK | TEAM | RECORD | PF : PA |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cuba |
6 – 1 | 597 : 450 |
|
Canada |
3 – 4 | 439 : 457 |
|
United States |
4 – 3 | 516 : 499 |
| 4. | Brazil |
5 – 2 | 535 : 483 |
| 5. | Argentina |
2 – 4 | 396 : 417 |
| 6. | Dominican Republic |
0 – 6 | 413 : 590 |
Team rosters
BRAZILBrazil national basketball team
The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...
- Adriana Santos
- Adriana Pinto
- Cíntia Santos
- Helen Cristina Luz
- Kelly SantosKelly SantosKelly da Silva Santos is a Brazilian professional women's basketball player with the Seattle Storm of the WNBA and the Brazilian national basketball team.-References:...
- Lilian Gonçalves
- Patrícia Silva
- Ilisaine David
- Leila de Souza
- Rosângela Pereira
- Roseli Gustavo
UNITED STATESUnited States women's national basketball team
The United States women's national basketball team are the defending Olympic champions in women's basketball. The team is composed of some of the top American players in the WNBA and the women's college game....
- Edwina Brown
- Sylvia CrawleySylvia CrawleySylvia Crawley is a former collegiate and professional women's basketball forward, licensed minister and motivational speaker...
- Beth Cunningham
- Katryna GaitherKatryna GaitherKatryna Renée Gaither is a professional women’s basketball player.Gaither attended college at Notre Dame. She ranks second on the school’s all time scoring list with 2,126 career points. She is only one of the three players in school history to have scored 2,126 points...
- Amy Herrig
- Michelle MarciniakMichelle MarciniakMichelle Marciniak is a former All American collegiate and professional basketball player, who played point guard in the Women's National Basketball Association . As a floor general, Marciniak competed for two National Championships during her three year career at the University of Tennessee...
- Danielle McCulleyDanielle McCulleyDanielle McCulley, is a former professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever between 2000–02 and Seattle Storm between 2002-04 in the Women's National Basketball Association.-NCAA Career:...
- Lynn PrideLynn Pride-External links:*...
- Itoro Umoh-ColemanItoro Umoh-ColemanItoro Umoh-Coleman is a former WNBA basketball player. She played for the Lady Clemson Tigers in college and is currently the head basketball coach for that team...
- DeMya WalkerDeMya WalkerDeMya Chakheia Walker is a professional basketball player from the United States.-High school:...
- Umeki Webb
- Dana Wynne