Team USA, Eric Dailey Jr. eliminated in Bronze Medal Game at FIBA U19 World Cup

One of the players on the roster was incoming Oklahoma State freshman Eric Dailey Jr., who in pool play played well for Team USA.

The red, white and blue left the FIBA U19 World Cup empty handed.

After winning its first five games by an average score of 38.2 points, Team USA left Hungary without a medal for only the fourth time in the history of the event (the first time since 2011 it failed to make the podium).

In the semifinal game with a spot in the finals on the line, the USA matched up against No. 3 FIBA World-ranked France. Dailey shot 2-for-7 from the field, totaling only seven points in 20 minutes of play, his first time scoring in single digits throughout the tournament. France eventually came out on top in a narrow 8986 victory.

Despite not making the finals as the No. 1-ranked FIBA team in the world, the USA still had a chance to bring the bronze medal home and were matched up against Turkey, the No. 9-ranked FIBA team.

Once again, Dailey played 20 minutes, but this time he totaled even less than he did the game prior, finishing the game with six points on 3-for-6 shooting with two rebounds and one assist. Turkey outlasted the superior USA team, sending the red, white and blue home packing in an 84-70 victory.

In the tournament, Dailey averaged 9.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, one block and one steal in 17.9 minutes per game. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Although a disappointing outcome for the four-star forward and OSU coach Mike Boynton, who was an assistant coach for the FIBA U19 squad, they can now focus on the upcoming collegiate season, as the Cowboys are looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2021 season with Cade Cunningham.