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Top-ranked high school players will compete at Shelton High School on August 11, 2026, in a free event streamed live on the NBA App.
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Top-ranked high school players will compete at Shelton High School on August 11, 2026, in a free event streamed live on the NBA App.

The Elite 20 Invitational will take place on August 11, 2026 at Shelton High School, featuring committed stars such as Demarcus Henry and Kaleena Smith, and will be streamed live on the NBA App for free.

The U.S. Under‑18 squad, featuring standout recruits like Quentin Coleman and Bruce Branch III, is training intensively in León, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 FIBA AmeriCup, hoping to add another chapter to its dominant history.

Illinois is courting five-star wing DeMarcus Henry, a top recruit whose skill set could reshape the roster for the 2027-28 campaign.
The newly announced roster blends top prospects from the classes of 2026 and 2027, each bringing college commitments and impressive high school records as they prepare for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
A look at the top recruits Kentucky is courting, the challenges it faces, and the potential impact on the Wildcats’ future.

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 Taylen Kinney receives his first national team selection, joining a USA Basketball roster steeped in tradition as it prepares for competition in Leon, Mexico.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Kansas rising stars Davion Adkins and Taylen Kinney are among the 19 finalists vying for a spot on the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s Under‑18 National Team, set to compete in Mexico.

The sight of UNC’s head coach and assistant at a national mini‑camp has been interpreted by a five‑star recruit as a clear indication that the Tar Heels are prioritizing his future.