The FIBA AmeriCup 2025 in Managua, Nicaragua, has been turned upside down. USA, one of the tournament favorites, was upset by Uruguay, 86-85, on Sunday. After trailing for the majority of the game, USA briefly regained the lead 83-82 with 1:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Uruguay quickly responded with a mini four-point run to help seal the victory. Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi led Uruguay in scoring with 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field, along with five assists and two rebounds. Langston Galloway led the way for USA with a game-high 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field. The result is significant because after two games in Group A, Uruguay and USA sit in second and third place, respectively, at 1-1. The final games in the group are that much more important now, as USA will face one of the tournament favorites, Brazil (2-0), while Uruguay will face Bahamas (0-2). There are a number of scenarios that could play out depending on who wins these games. For the tou
