June 16, 2012

Sao Sebastiáo do Paraiso, BRAZIL - University of Memphis basketball signee Shaq Goodwin and his Team USA mates tip off action at the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m. (CT) against the U.S. Virgin Islands. Saturday's game is Team USA's opening contest in Group A pool play.

The U.S. continues action Sunday at 12 p.m. (CT) versus Mexico and then faces host Brazil on Monday at 4 p.m. (CT).

All games will be streamed live at http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/default.asp. There may be a charge to watch the live stream.

The top two teams from Groups A and B advance to play for 1st-4th place June 19-20. The semifinals are scheduled for June 19 with the gold-medal game to follow on June 20.