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Taylen Kinney and Davion Adkins, both standout performers at the USA Basketball Under‑18 camp, are set to join the Kansas Jayhawks for the 2026‑27 season, bringing elite experience and high expectations to Lawrence.
Kansas freshman point guard Taylen Kinney has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team, preparing for the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, after a standout performance in the Overtime Elite program.
Freshman forward Colben Landrew, a top‑ranked Class of 2026 recruit, has earned a spot on the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team that will contest the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
Freshman forward Quentin Coleman, a Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year, has been named to the 12‑player roster for the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup, set to take place in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.
Colben Landrew, a 6‑foot‑6 small forward from Alabama, has pledged to the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball program while earning a place on the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.
Colben Landrew, ranked 25th in the Class of 2026, will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, after committing to UConn in October.
After a rigorous training camp in Colorado Springs, USA Basketball named a 12‑player roster that opens the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup against Argentina, Brazil and host Mexico, a tournament that could earn a spot at the 2027 World Cup.
Colorado Springs hosts the U18 AmeriCup trials, where South Carolina prospects aim for gold and a place in a 12‑year winning tradition.
Anthony Thompson, a highly rated recruit from Lebanon, Ohio, is set to attend the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team training camp, a stepping stone toward his Ohio State commitment and a future appearance at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Mexico.
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates will assist Anthony Grant in guiding a 35‑player training camp that kicks off May 21, paving the way for the U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, where Gates will make his national team coaching debut.