Josh Giddey wins the FIBA World Cup Rising Star Award / News - Basketnews.com

Giddey averaged 19.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in the World Cup. Only six players have averaged higher scoring numbers in World Cup history.

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Even though Australia finished the 2023 FIBA World Cup with disappointment, one of the players was recognized for his performance during the tournament.

Following Germany's win over Serbia in the final, it was announced that Josh Giddey won the competition's Rising Star Award.

Throughout five games, he averaged 19.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for an efficiency score of 19. During the first match against Finland, he was just one rebound and two assists short of recording the first-ever triple-double in FIBA World Cup history.

Only six players - Drazen Petrovic, Wilfredo Ruiz, Kevin Durant, Yao Ming, John Lucas, and Leo Rautins - averaged more points than Josh Giddey before turning 22 years old in FIBA World Cup history.

Besides the 20-year-old Australian, Nikola Jovic, Paolo Banchero, Usman Garuba, Juan Nunez, and Jean Montero were among the candidates to win the award.

To get considered for the award, candidates had to be 21 years old or younger and have played at least 4 games in the competition.

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