The team will travel to Brno, Czechia, for the 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup July 11-19. The 12 players selected were drawn from a group of 46 trials participants.
Wilson-Manyacka averaged 21.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game as a junior to lead Bullis to a private school state title.
In action here at Chipotle Nationals last month, Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka is regarded by some scouting services as the No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2027. She holds offers from LSU, South Carolina and UConn among others. (PHOTO: Julie Brown)
Ojo was the catalyst behind Princess Anne's fourth straight state title in Virginia, averaging 16.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals per contest. Her efforts have helped the Virginia program build a 71-game win streak dating back to 2023.
Steve Gomez of Lubbock Christian University will serve as the team's head coach. He will be assisted by Brittanny Johnson of
Evanston (Ill.) and Krystle Johnson of
Hoover (Ala.). The trio coached the 2025 U16 National Team to a gold medal last year.
The United States has won six of the seven FIBA U17 World Cup titles, including three consecutive. The Americans carry an all-time record of 50-1 in the competition.
USA Basketball U17 World Cup roster
Maliya Hunter,
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
