Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje | 23 PTS 15 REB — Semifinal vs Australia | USA (FIBA U17 World Cup 2026)

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje delivered a career-high 15 rebounds to go with 23 points as Team USA defeated Australia in the semifinals to advance to the final of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 in Istanbul. 📍 USA | FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye 📅 Semifinals 📊 23 PTS | 15 REB | 1 AST | 3 STL | 1 BLK | 6/11 2PT | 3/5 3PT | 56.3% FG | +28 | EFF 34 | 24 MIN Seven games into this World Cup, Boumtje Boumtje is averaging 19.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game — ranked 1st in rebounding across the entire tournament. This was his best rebounding performance yet, dominating the glass on both ends while continuing to show off the shooting touch that makes him such a rare prospect at 6'11". USA is now one win away from the gold medal. Son of former NBA center Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Joaquim grew up in St. Petersburg, FL before joining FC Barcelona's La Masia at 14. This season he won EuroLeague NextGen MVP with Barcelona and committed to Duke for 2026-27. T. All images and video rights belong to FIBA and Arenasport. --- They Got Next is an independent European basketball scouting and highlight platform covering the next generation of professional players. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly highlights from leagues across Europe and beyond. 📸 Instagram: @they_got_next 🏀 Player highlights | Independent scouting | Connecting players with teams #JoaquimBoumtjeBoumtje #TeamUSA #FIBAU17WorldCup #U17WorldCup #FCBarcelona #BasketballHighlights #TheyGotNext #BasketballScouting #Duke #Basketball