sports
noviembre 28, 2025
Selección Colombia de baloncesto venció a Venezuela con Jaime Echenique y Juan Diego Tello como figuras
La Selección Colombia de baloncesto venció a Venezuela, en el coliseo Evangelista Mora de Cali, con el lucimiento de Jaime Echenique y Juan Diego Tell...
TL;DR
- Colombia defeated Venezuela 80-78 in a 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifier.
- Jaime Echenique (17 points, 7 rebounds) and Juan Diego Tello (16 points) were key players for Colombia.
- Romario Roque and Hansel Atencia made crucial three-point shots to secure the win.
- Venezuela's standout players included Windi Graterol (17 points), Yeferson Guerra (16 points), and Michael Carrera (12 points).
- Colombia capitalized on Venezuela's turnovers, outscoring them in points off turnovers and transition points.
- Colombia is currently second in their group standings behind Brazil.
- The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers will conclude in July 2026, with the top three teams from each group advancing.
- The return match between Venezuela and Colombia, scheduled for November 30, 2025, has been postponed by FIBA due to geopolitical reasons.