USA Basketball upset by Uruguay at FIBA AmeriCup

After trailing for the majority of the game, USA briefly regained the lead 83-82 with 1:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Uruguay quickly responded with a mini four-point run to help seal the victory.

Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi led Uruguay in scoring with 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field, along with five assists and two rebounds.

Langston Galloway led the way for USA with a game-high 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field.

The result is significant because after two games in Group A, Uruguay and USA sit in second and third place, respectively, at 1-1.

The final games in the group are that much more important now, as USA will face one of the tournament favorites, Brazil (2-0), while Uruguay will face Bahamas (0-2).

There are a number of scenarios that could play out depending on who wins these games.

For the tournament, the top two teams from each of the three groups will advance to the quarterfinals, along with two of the best third-place teams.

Point differential is a big factor in FIBA Basketball, and USA currently has a +/- of +11, so even with a loss to Brazil, it would still be in a likely position to advance to the quarterfinals.

The only difference is that it might find itself in a little bit of unfamiliar territory, playing as the "underdog" against a higher-seeded team.