That was Bruce Branch lll who's headed to BYU. Happened at the 3:37 mark of QTR 3.
Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team
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Got it, I may be misremembering but I think there was also a technical foul on #15 in the fourth quarter while he was going for an offensive rebound.
Edit: confirming there was a technical by him at the 2:40 in the 4th, but not for the offense originally mentioned. Must have been for something he said, need to brush up on my Spanish.
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9 points and 4 rebounds by my count in the 6 minutes he played in 1st quarter. The energy he brought was very noticeable. Believe he also had as many dunks in the 1st quarter (2) as our starting backcourt had all last season 
Tall task to be better than last season's backcourt but we're unquestionably IMO more athletic there
Tall task to be better than last season's backcourt but we're unquestionably IMO more athletic there
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The game was a mismatch.
It still showed that Coleman is a high level shooter and passer. His athleticism showed up with his ability to finish at the rim.
His handle is not the best and he’s not strong enough yet to drive through defenders.
His defensive footwork honestly looks like he’s never had a defensive coach teach him positional defense.
His motor and ability to get open off the ball and to find the ball on rebounds it elite.
Probably will be in the NBA next season, especially if he can put on 20-30 lbs of muscle.
It still showed that Coleman is a high level shooter and passer. His athleticism showed up with his ability to finish at the rim.
His handle is not the best and he’s not strong enough yet to drive through defenders.
His defensive footwork honestly looks like he’s never had a defensive coach teach him positional defense.
His motor and ability to get open off the ball and to find the ball on rebounds it elite.
Probably will be in the NBA next season, especially if he can put on 20-30 lbs of muscle.
15 rebounds 
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Nice game summary
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A great game...for his first. I loved his hustle and his athleticism. He'll be a great one as he develops....
However, he's NOT Wagler...yet. He doesn't need to be sped up; he already is. He took 13 shots to score 9 points against his own age group. Several times he tried for the spectacular lay ups where he could have come down with the ball and scored easily or been fouled. His passing was suspect.
But also his teammates didn't help as he was open quite often and the chose to dribble into trouble rather that pass him the ball.
I'm drooling just thinking how he'll do once Illini coaches get a hold of him, and he's playing with the pass-happy Illini teammates.
In a few years he might be the best they've had!
Go Illini!
However, he's NOT Wagler...yet. He doesn't need to be sped up; he already is. He took 13 shots to score 9 points against his own age group. Several times he tried for the spectacular lay ups where he could have come down with the ball and scored easily or been fouled. His passing was suspect.
But also his teammates didn't help as he was open quite often and the chose to dribble into trouble rather that pass him the ball.
I'm drooling just thinking how he'll do once Illini coaches get a hold of him, and he's playing with the pass-happy Illini teammates.
In a few years he might be the best they've had!
Go Illini!
Pretty fine breakdown on QC
Good question....I can confirm Google and I do not know.
Presumably his age (he's 18.5 yo, born Oct 24, 2007). He was on the DR FIBA U18 Americas Championship team in 2024. He played up and was a starter on a team that finished 4th.
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Es la hora del partido!
QC inserted to starting lineup.
Caleb Gaskins (going to Miami) is one that's impressed me.
COL-AY-MAN with the offensive rebound and putback to beat the buzzer.
USA up 29-13.
USA up 29-13.
Just started watching with about 6 minutes left in the second quarter and saw Quinton drain 3 and get a few really nice assists. He's looking so good
For a freshman who has yet to get his feet wet with his Illini teammates, there is so much to like about QC....his presence and demeanor on the court most of all. And his skills are solid in almost all aspects. Sure, like all frosh, he needs a little work on his handle. But he brings virtually everything to the table that can be cooked into a valuable and elite player...and most of all one who, by all appearances, understands that he has to do his part for the team. Being a bit more athletic than Keaton, my hope is that he can maintain strength, attitude, and passion for the long season. He brings what this team needs and eventually may be an equal or even better replacement for KB if he can stroke it a bit better, learn to defend at the needed level, and provide an element of leadership (Boswell was the vocal leader, but QC can help fill those shoes by silently letting his game talk.) It will be intriguing to see his development and how he can fit with his teammates. But ya gotta love what we have seen.
Not quite as dominant so far ... Coleymon has looked okay but still not hitting his shots... He needs to slow down the game
Maybe we should sign that dunking Mexican as our nineth man?
Maybe we should sign that dunking Mexican as our nineth man?
Coleman with 5pts, 6rebs, 3ast at half.