Kentucky target Andrew Wiggins leads Canada into championship game at the Nike Global Challenge

August 7, 2011

Kentucky recruit Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points (14 in the 4th quarter) to lead Canada past USA East, 104-83, and advance to the finals of the Nike Global Challenge. Anthony Bennett, another Kentucky recruit scored 13 for Canada. For the USA East squad, Kentucky recruit Ricardo Ledo had 9 points. Go here for full boxscore.

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