FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup: Brazil advances while Suriname exits group stage

The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in El Salvador has seen contrasting results for South American teams. The Brazilian men's national team secured a spot in the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group B. Brazil opened their campaign with a narrow 17-16 victory over Venezuela before falling 21-13 to Puerto Rico, who led the group.

Suriname, despite a strong qualifying round where they defeated Jamaica, Uruguay, and Barbados, finished last in Group D. The team suffered two losses in the group stage, losing 22-12 to Chile and failing to recover in a second match against Argentina. Coach Ray Emanuels noted the team's potential and the importance of the experience for future competitions.