'Rebound deficit 18-66' South Korea's U18 basketball team suffers a 37-point defeat to Australia... eliminated from the Asian Cup semifinals

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• Third-place match against New ZealandFinal will be between Australia and China

The South Korean U18 national basketball team failed to advance to the FIBA Asia Cup final.

Led by head coach Shin Jong-seok, South Korea suffered a heavy defeat against Australia with a score of 74-111 in the 2026 FIBA Asia Cup semifinal (semifinal) held on the 22nd (local time) in Ahmedabad, India.

South Korea had previously secured a spot in the semifinals and earned qualification for the U19 Basketball World Cup to be held next year in Czech Republic by defeating Taiwan in the quarterfinals, but failed in its bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title for the first time in four years.

On this day, South Korea struggled significantly in rebounding battles, being outmatched 18-66 against Australia, and ultimately could not avoid a crushing defeat. Offensive rebounds were 4-18, while defensive rebounds were 14-48. Although South Korea briefly took the lead in the middle of the first quarter, the gap gradually widened as the game progressed.

South Korea's Yoon Ji-won (Gyeongbok High School) scored 18 points with three three-pointers and grabbed six rebounds; Park Tae-jun (Yongsan High School) recorded 16 points and four assists; and Yoon Ji-hoon (Gyeongbok High School) contributed 12 points and four steals, but their efforts were overshadowed by the team's heavy defeat and elimination.

South Korea will play its final tournament match against New Zealand to determine third place. In the final, Australia and China will compete for the championship.

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