USA Basketball U17 Junior National Team Roster Unveiled: 19 Finalists Announced

The USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee has announced its first round of cuts, narrowing down the list of players to 19 finalists for the U17 team. The team will compete in the FIBA Men's U17 World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey from June 29 to July 7.

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USA Basketball U17 Junior National Team Roster Unveiled

The USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee has announced its first round of cuts, narrowing down the list of players to 19 finalists for the U17 team. The team, which will compete in the FIBA Men’s U17 World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey from June 29 to July 7, will be coached by Atlanta (GA) Pace Academy head coach Sharman White.

Coaching Staff

Sharman White will be assisted by Scott Fitch of Fairport (NY) High and Chet Mason of Cleveland (OH) Brush High. Dominic Amorosa, Frank Bennett, Rob Brost, and Nick LoGalbo will also be helping out as a court coach during Training Camp.

Finalists Breakdown

Here are the 19 finalists for the USA Basketball U17 Junior National Team U17:

4-star SG Alijah Arenas

6-5 | 180 | 17 y.o.
School: Chatsworth (CA) Senior High
2026 On3 150: No. 4
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 3
Status: Uncommitted

Alijah Arenas, a 4-star SG from Chatsworth (CA) Senior High, is one of the top-ranked players in the 2026 class.

4-star SF Tajh Ariza

6-7 | 175 | 16 y.o.
School: Los Angeles (CA) Westchester High
2026 On3 150: No. 12
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 7
Status: Uncommitted

Tajh Ariza, a 4-star SF from Los Angeles (CA) Westchester High, is a highly touted prospect in the 2026 class.

Five-Star Plus+ PF Cameron Boozer

6-9 | 205 | 16 y.o.
School: Miami (FL) Columbus High
2025 On3 150: No. 2
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2
Status: Uncommitted

Cameron Boozer, a Five-Star Plus+ PF from Miami (FL) Columbus High, is one of the top-ranked players in the 2025 class.

Road to the FIBA Men’s U17 World Cup

The USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee will continue to evaluate the 19 finalists during Training Camp, with the ultimate goal of selecting a 12-man roster for the team. The team will participate in the FIBA Men’s U17 World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey from June 29 to July 7.