UConn incoming freshman Kelly Faris had four points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals as the U.S. Under-19 team defeated France 86-46 in a tune-up for the FIBA Under-19 World Championships which begin Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shenice Johnson (Miami) and C'eira Ricketts (Arkansas) had 12 points each to lead five players in double figures.

The U.S. figures to face a tougher test when it plays Australia on Tuesday in another exhibition game.

The U.S. will begin pool play with a game against Spain on Thursday.