USA Wins FIBA U19 Basketball Gold in Switzerland

Team USA's U19 men's basketball team won the 2025 FIBA Under-19 World Cup held in Switzerland, defeating Germany 109-76 in the final to secure the gold medal and finish the tournament undefeated with a 7-0 record. Key players included Kentucky freshman Jasper Johnson, who averaged 8.5 points per game during the tournament, and Arizona commit Koa Peat, who led the team in rebounds and contributed significantly throughout the competition. Caleb Holt led the semifinal rout of New Zealand with 20 points, helping the team advance after a dominant 120-64 win. The U19 team, coached by Tommy Lloyd since January, reclaimed gold after missing the podium in 2023. Other notable teammates were incoming Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr., top-ranked recruit AJ Dybantsa, and top 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. The victory marks the ninth U19 World Cup title for the United States, underscoring their continued global dominance in youth basketball.