
Illinois Adds 6‑4 Freshman Lana Brenjo to Women’s Basketball Squad
Lana Brenjo, a 6‑4 Bosnian freshman, signs with the University of Illinois, bringing global experience and a strong track record to the program.
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Lana Brenjo, a 6‑4 Bosnian freshman, signs with the University of Illinois, bringing global experience and a strong track record to the program.

Kansas freshman point guard Taylen Kinney has been selected for the USA Basketball U18 team that will contest the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

Taylen Kinney, a five‑star recruit and McDonald's All‑American, was selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team after a training camp in Colorado Springs. The squad will compete in Leon, Mexico, with all games streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel.

Fresh from a standout high school career, Bruce Branch III has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team, setting the stage for his international debut at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
KU freshman Taylen Kinney's preseason claim materializes as he joins the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s Under‑18 Team bound for the FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico.

USA Basketball announces a 12‑player roster that includes Illinois freshman Quentin Coleman, who will compete in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

Quentin Coleman, a freshman guard from Illinois, has been selected to represent Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, joining a roster of top prospects for a tournament that runs from June 1 to June 7.

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.

Despite missing the USA Basketball U18 National Team roster, elite prospect Baba Oladotun has pledged to Maryland, where his size, skill set and budding relationships promise a fresh boost for the program.

Bruce Branch III, a top-ranked freshman, has been selected for USA Basketball’s under-18 men’s national team and will compete in the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.

Taylen Kinney’s selection highlights a family‑driven surge in basketball talent, as he commits to Kansas while his teammates include DeMarcus Henry and sister Seini Henry, all set to compete in Mexico.

Despite not making the USA Basketball Men’s U18 roster, top recruit Baba Oladotun is set to join the Maryland Terrapins, where he hopes to build relationships, win a national title and cement his 2027 NBA lottery status.
Taylen Kinney earns a spot on the USA Basketball U18 National Team for the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, bringing a decorated high school career and a commitment to Kansas University. His teammate DeMarcus Henry, son of former NFL player Chris Henry, brings a strong athletic lineage and numerous college offers.

Kinney, a McDonald’s All‑American and former Overtime Elite standout, will represent the United States in Mexico, where the team aims to extend its dominance in the tournament.

Incoming freshmen Jasiah Jervis and Ethan Taylor have earned spots on the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team, set to compete in the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

Taylen Kinney, a 6‑foot‑2 guard from Newport, Kentucky, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team that will compete in the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup 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.

Top 2026 prospect Colben Landrew pledges to UConn and receives a call‑up to the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team for the upcoming AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.

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.

Lana Brenjo, a 6‑foot‑4 center from Bosnia, has signed with the University of Illinois women's basketball team, adding depth and versatility to a roster that returns its entire rotation.

Illinois adds 6‑foot‑4 forward Lana Brenjo, a 19‑year‑old Bosnian prospect who starred for ZKK Mega Superbet and the U18 EuroBasket team, as head coach Shauna Green looks to bolster a returning core.

The 100‑day countdown to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 was marked in Berlin with a Tissot clock at Ostbahnhof and the unveiling of a special edition watch, bringing together FIBA, the German Basketball Federation and local officials.