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Saturday / November 23.

Johnson, Parker Help Lead U.S. U17s to Victory

Uncommitted junior big man Dakari Johnson tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds and uncommitted senior wing Jabari Parker had 12 points as the U.S. U17 team cruised to a 95-57 victory over the Czech Republic in the FIBA U17 World Championship Saturday in Lithuania.

Uncommitted junior Jahlil Okafor added 10 points and 14 rebounds.

“Good overall defens[ive] performance from us today, played great as a team 2 down 7 more to go,” Johnson Tweeted.

Four other players scored at least 10 points.

Kansas-bound point guard Conner Frankamp tallied 11 points, 4 steals and 3 assists and Stanley Johnson, Joel Berry and Tyus Jones each tallied 10 points.

For features on Dakari Johnson, Parker, Stanley Johnson, Jones and recruiting updates on them, click here.

Photo: USA Basketball

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