USA Wins Ninth FIBA U19 World Cup Basketball Title Over Germany

Team USA dominated the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland, securing their ninth title with a decisive 109-76 win over Germany in the final. Morez Johnson Jr., a former Illinois Mr. Basketball and rising sophomore at Michigan, led the balanced scoring effort with 15 points, while AJ Dybantsa, named tournament MVP, averaged 14.3 points and contributed 11 points in the final. The Americans overcame a halftime deficit to unleash a 22-2 run in the second half, extending their lead and demonstrating their superior depth with six players scoring in double figures. The team was coached by Tommy Lloyd and featured other key performers such as Koa Peat and Mikel Brown Jr., who also earned All-Star Five honors alongside Dybantsa. This victory marked a strong redemption after finishing fourth in the 2023 edition, with the U.S. team maintaining an undefeated record through the tournament and showcasing high-powered offense throughout. Germany earned their best-ever finish by reaching the final, led by Hannes Steinbach's 19 points, but could not keep pace with the American squad's firepower.