AJ Dybantsa and Mikel Brown Jr combine for 42 points to power Team USA past Canada at FIBA U19 World Cup 

AJ Dybantsa and Mikel Brown Jr. helped Team USA get one step closer to the FIBA U19 World Cup title. In a close matchup with their northern rival, the United States defeated Canada 108-102 in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Dybantsa and Brown led the way, combining for 42 points. Dybantsa had 22 points, whereas Brown had 20.

Team USA jumped out to an early lead, taking a 30-24 advantage into the second quarter. At halftime, Team USA held a narrow 61-54 lead.

Canada upped its game in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to 79-78 heading into the final frame.

However, the Americans stepped on the gas in the fourth. They outscored Canada 29-24, winning the game 108-102 and advancing to the final four.

Dybantsa also had four rebounds and three assists, while Brown had eight assists.

Dybantsa and Brown are two of the most hyped prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. According to 247Sports, Dybantsa is the No. 2-ranked player and Brown is the No. 6-ranked player.

While they will not play together next season, they are teammates at the FIBA U19 World Cup.

AJ Dybantsa and Team USA will play New Zealand in the semifinals

With their win over Team Canada, Team USA booked a clash with New Zealand in the semifinals. The game will tip off on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. The winner will face either Slovenia or Germany in the final on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.

Team USA are the favorites to win the tournament. However, they still have some strong teams ahead of them in the draw.