Gilchrist’s 30 points lead US Under-17 team to 103-80 win over Canada and into gold medal game

US Under-17 team advances to title game

HAMBURG, Germany — Michael Gilchrist, of Somerdale, N.J., had 30 points and 15 rebounds to lead the United States to a 103-80 victory over Canada on Saturday in the semifinals of FIBA’s Under-17 World Championships.

The United States (7-0) will play Poland (7-0) for the gold medal on Sunday.

Gilchrist, who has signed to play at Kentucky, scored all the points in an 11-4 run that gave the Americans a 41-21 lead over Canada (5-2) with 6:50 left in the first half.

Brad Beal, of St. Louis, Mo., added 17 points for the United States, while James McAdoo, of Norfolk, Va., had 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The United States finished with a 60-45 rebound margin and grabbed 28 offensive rebounds.

Poland beat Lithuania 75-65 in the other semifinal.