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Syracuse will open its non‑conference slate with games against Colgate and Canisius, while a host of other opponents and exhibition contests promise early tests for the Orange.
Syracuse will host Colgate on Dec. 8 and Canisius on Dec. 16, reviving long‑standing rivalries and highlighting coaching connections that add intrigue to the early season.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Veteran coach Ritchie McKay, celebrated for his success at Liberty University, has been appointed as a court coach for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. The camp, held at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, will lead into the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
The national team’s training camp, set to begin May 21 in Colorado Springs, will feature 35 athletes from the classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028, with 12 eventually earning a spot on the squad bound for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Mexico.