FORMOSA (FIBA Americas U18 Championship) - Argentina won the Gold medal in the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship after beating USA 77-64 in the final game played at Polideportivo Cincuentenario of Formosa.

USA had the lead during the start of the game after a basket by Kemba Walker that gave them a 9-6 edge with 6:41 left. After that Argentina made a 14-2 run to take a 20-11 end finish up 26-18.

The second quarter was low in scoring for both teams and Argentina maintained a 35-28 lead.

The third quarter was key for Argentina as they made an 11-0 run to take a 53-36 lead, their biggest in the game after a basket by Pablo Orlietti with 2:44. Argentina had a 59-43 lead after three quarters.

In the final quarter Argentina maintained a double digit advantage and won their first Gold medal in this tournament.

Mateo gaynor and Juan Fernandez led the winners with 16 points each while Matias Nocedal netted 15 each.

For USA Kemba Walker led with 21 points and 3 assists and was selected the MVP of the tournament.

Champions in the history of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship:

2008: Argentina
2006: USA
2002: Puerto Rico
1998: USA
1994: USA
1990: USA