USA Basketball is gearing up for a pivotal summer as it prepares to defend its title at the 2025 FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, from June 28 to July 6. A 33-player training camp roster has been announced, featuring a blend of collegiate standouts and elite high school prospects. The camp will commence on June 14 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, where the roster will be narrowed down to 12 players before the team’s departure for Switzerland.([UM Hoops.com][1], [Zagsblog][2], [University of San Francisco Athletics][3])
Notable collegiate invitees include Michigan’s LJ Cason and Morez Johnson Jr., Purdue’s Daniel Jacobsen, Marquette’s Royce Parham, Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner, and San Francisco’s Tyrone Riley IV. Jacobsen, a 7-foot-4 center, returns after a leg injury sidelined him during his freshman season, bringing prior international experience from the 2024 U18 AmeriCup. Johnson Jr. also boasts a gold medal from that tournament. ([UM Hoops.com][1], [SI][4], [University of San Francisco Athletics][3])
The high school contingent is headlined by top-25 recruits Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, both incoming freshmen at Kentucky. Johnson previously secured gold at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup and excelled in the Overtime Elite League, while Moreno, a McDonald’s All-American, led Great Crossings to a state title. ([A Sea Of Blue][5])
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd will helm the U19 squad, with assistance from Texas Tech’s Grant McCasland and Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry. Court coaches include North Carolina’s Hubert Davis, Alabama’s Nate Oats, and Kentucky’s Mark Pope. ([UM Hoops.com][1], [Anonymous Eagle][6])
This summer’s tournament offers a significant platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills on the international stage, as Team USA aims to continue its legacy of excellence in youth basketball.
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