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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.
Colben Landrew, a 6‑foot‑6 small forward ranked 25th in the Class of 2026, has been selected for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team that will contest the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7. The tournament marks a pivotal step in his transition to college basketball at UConn.
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.
Two rising stars from the University of South Carolina are set to compete in the upcoming USA Basketball women's U18 trials, a stepping stone toward the AmeriCup in Mexico.
Kentucky’s coaching staff is targeting versatile playmakers, and Nasir Anderson’s recent international success and high school performance have positioned him as a coveted prospect.
Kevin Thomas, a highly ranked prospect who flipped from LSU to the University of North Carolina, brings a decorated high school career and international experience to the Tar Heels.
With a two‑month break after the regular season, South Carolina’s women’s basketball standouts are trading the SEC for half‑court battles across Asia, Europe and South America, using 3X3 tournaments to sharpen conditioning and gain experience that translates back to the NCAA.
Marcus Spears Jr., a 6‑foot‑9 power forward from Texas, is the No. 1 recruit of the 2027 class and is being heavily courted by Kentucky, LSU and Texas, with his family’s basketball pedigree adding intrigue to his upcoming decision.
Baba Oladotun, a 6-10 jumbo-wing and top-ranked recruit for Maryland's 2027 class, impressed at USA Basketball trials, showcasing rapid physical growth, refined skills, and a clear vision to restore the Terrapins' former glory.
More than 20 elite high school girls basketball players will compete in the USA Basketball Women’s U-18 National Team Trials from May 30 to June 15, with a 12‑member roster set to chase a 12th straight gold medal in Mexico.
Bo Ogden's recent selections highlight a burgeoning talent pipeline for Texas basketball, blending high school excellence with international experience.
After a rigorous camp in Colorado Springs, Bo Ogden, a four‑star recruit and son of Texas GM Chris Ogden, looks to add another international title to his résumé.
Two Kansas freshmen, Davion Adkins and Taylen Kinney, have been named finalists for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's Under 18 National Team after a competitive training camp in Colorado Springs. They are poised to represent the United States at the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Mexico, where the U.S. will open against Argentina on June 1.
Adan Diggs and Demarcus Henry, top prospects in the 2027 class, have earned scholarship offers from the University of North Carolina as they vie for a place on the 12‑player roster that will compete in the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.