Lithuania U17 vs Cameroon U17

The game swung decisively in the opening five minutes. Lithuania opened with a 10-2 run, forcing early Cameroon timeouts that failed to stem the flow. Kukta orchestrated the offence from the top of the key, finding cutters and shooters, and Lithuania's defensive intensity never dipped. Cameroon never got the deficit back inside single digits.

Jokubas Kukta (Lithuania) — The captain was the catalyst for the second game running. His court vision set the tempo, and he picked apart Cameroon's defence repeatedly. He came into this match as the headline story from Lithuania's opener and delivered again.

Lithuania's supporting cast — Unlike the Canada game where Kukta carried much of the scoring load (29 points), the scoring was more evenly distributed against Cameroon, suggesting genuine depth. Multiple players reached double figures.

Cameroon's defence — Forced into rotations they could not sustain, Cameroon conceded 94 points despite FIBA team comparison data showing they allow an average of 72. The defensive breakdowns started on the perimeter and cascaded inside.

Player of the match: Jokubas Kukta (Lithuania)

The FIBA team comparison — Lithuania averaging 103 points and 52 rebounds per game versus Cameroon's 72 points and 41 rebounds — captures the gulf in class before factoring in this specific matchup. Lithuania's 94 points is slightly below their tournament average (103 from game one), but that owes more to reduced minutes for starters in a blowout than any offensive drop-off.

Cameroon's 43 points is well below their 72-point opener against China (a 90-72 loss on 27 June). The drop reflects Lithuania's defensive intensity: aggressive on-ball pressure, early help on drives, and dominance on the glass that limited second-chance opportunities.

Lithuania (2-0) lead Group B and can clinch top spot with a win in their final group game against China on 30 June. Cameroon (0-2) are bottom of the group alongside Canada (0-1, playing China later on 28 June). Cameroon face Canada on 30 June in what is likely a dead-rubber unless other results break their way.

Group B standings after this result:

1. Lithuania — 2-0 (PD +65)
2. China — 1-0 (played Canada later on 28 June)
3. Canada — 0-1 (playing China)
4. Cameroon — 0-2 (PD -69)

Lithuania's form trajectory: two dominant wins, both built on Kukta's playmaking and stifling team defence. They look like genuine contenders in a group that opened with a Canada upset.

A mismatch from the start. Lithuania imposed their will physically and tactically, never allowing Cameroon to build any rhythm. Kukta continues to look like one of the tournament's best players, and Lithuania's depth was on full display. Cameroon simply do not have the firepower to compete at this level — their tournament will be defined by whether they can keep the final group game competitive.