Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic in a hard-fought championship game to claim the tournament title. Led by a phenomenal 25-point, 9-assist performance from Felipe Quiñones, Puerto Rico pulled away in the final period following three tightly contested quarters. Santiago Rognny provided crucial perimeter spacing, while Dwight Gaines delivered high-efficiency scoring inside and at the charity stripe.
For the Dominican Republic, Ronald García’s relentless drive and Fernando de los Santos’ perimeter marksmanship kept the game within reach until the final frame. Meanwhile, Belize secured 3rd place behind the tournament’s premier interior duo.
Below is an in-depth scouting breakdown of the standout Division I, JUCO, and High School prospects who defined the competition:
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico (Gold Medalists)
- Dwight Gaines (Westminster Academy, Sr. | PG): Named Tournament MVP. A high-major D1 prospect with NBA upside. A shifty, athletic floor general who excels in transition and possesses elite touch from 3-point range. Despite coming off the bench on a stacked roster, he dictated the tempo of the tournament.
- Felipe Quiñones (Point Guard | 6’5″): Possesses exceptional positional size, elite basketball IQ, and strong leadership traits. A proven winner with international pedigree who controls the game as a primary floor general.
- Santiago Rognny (Univ. of Findlay, Fr. | Guard): An elite perimeter floor-spacer with a quick release and knock-down three-point shooting ability.
- Alexander Montes (Florida A&M, Fr. | SG): Sneaky athletic wing who showed above-the-rim explosiveness in transition while consistently converting open catch-and-shoot three-pointers.
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (Silver Medalists)
- Ronald García (Southeastern CC | PG): One of the premier individual performers of the event. An undersized, high-tempo point guard who acts as the team’s engine off the bench. Outstanding slasher, lethal in transition, and consistently efficient from beyond the arc.
- Fernando de los Santos: Key perimeter contributor who provided timely outside shooting throughout the medal round.
🇧🇿 Belize (Bronze Medalists)
- Josiah Moseley (Texas Tech, Jr. | Forward/Center): The most dominant big man in the tournament. Possesses a powerful frame, elite low-post footwork, high-level athleticism (2-3 dunks per game), and strong rim protection. Played at a consistently high level across all matchups.
- Douglas Langford (Columbia, So. | Center): Possesses ideal D1 height and frame. Serves as a high-level defensive anchor and rebounder, producing efficiently off drop-off passes and second-chance opportunities.
🇲🇽 Mexico
- Ronnie Selleaze (San Lorenzo HS, CA | PG): One of the most naturally gifted scoring guards in the event. Son of a former professional player, Selleaze features an advanced pull-up game, deep three-point range, and creative finishing angles around the rim.
- Alejandro Muñoz (Mt. San Antonio College | Big): A strong, skilled interior player with excellent footwork and tough post play, complimented by stretch-5 shooting capability from deep.
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
- David Watson (Arizona Western College | Guard): Delivered one of the single best individual outings of the tournament, dropping 30 points against DR. An all-around offensive focal point who commands the floor.
- Joost West (Divine Savior Academy | Wing): High-energy, straight-line driver with open-shot capability who attacks the rim with aggression.
🇯🇲 Jamaica
- Triston McDonald (Point Guard): Lean, highly skilled ball-handler capable of breaking down defenses and finishing at the rim despite team structural mismatches.
🇵🇦 Panama
- Jonnie Murillo (Combo Guard | 6’3″): Extremely talented young perimeter player. An elite slasher with a reliable jumper who excels in dynamic multi-guard lineups.
