Gilas Pilipinas Boys dropped out of contention for the title in the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup.
The Philippine national boys' basketball team fell to the United States, 141-45, on Wednesday, July 3, and remain winless in the tournament.
Joaquin Ludovice scored 15 points and Mason Amos added 10 points to pace the Filipinos in their fourth straight loss.
The Philippine team never recovered after the defending champions went into a 12-point run, and widened the gap, 24-5, in the first quarter.
At the end of the period, the lead of the Americans grew to 30 points, 40-13.
Koa Peat finished with 22 points and Cameroon Boozer registered 20 points for the United States to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Gilas Pilipinas will face Argentina on Friday, July 5, as the Filipinos seek at least a ninth place finish in the tournament.
