HERAKLION, Greece – Canada has clinched its spot in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
AJ Lawson had 31 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead the defending champions to a 90-79 victory over Senegal in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
Damion Squire chipped in with 18 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Biram Faye had a big game with 30 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for Senegal.
RJ Barrett led Canada to a gold medal at the U19 World Cup two years ago in Cairo, Egypt, the first world title for a Canadian basketball team in history.
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