The New Wave: Team USA's U17 Supremacy and VJ Edgecombe's Path to Stardom
From the Dominance of Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Cup to the Ascendance of VJ Edgecombe
The future of basketball was on full display last week, with Team USA showcasing their dominance at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2024 in Istanbul, while VJ Edgecombe, a projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, proved his worth at the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia, Spain. The U17 Basketball World Cup highlighted a new generation of stars destined for the NBA, with standout performances from Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Koa Peat, and Tyran Stokes.
As these future stars gear up for their college basketball careers, they are already showing signs of their remarkable potential. Their talent was on full display for the world to see over eight days in Istanbul, the mega city in Turkey that spans two continents.
The United States continued its reign on the global basketball stage by winning the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2024. This victory marks the seventh consecutive undefeated championship run for Team USA, improving their all-time record in the competition to an astounding 51-0, dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2010. The Americans showcased their superiority by steamrolling Italy with a 41-point margin in a 129-88 victory in Sunday’s championship game. Throughout the tournament, Team USA averaged a winning margin of 64.3 points, underscoring their unmatched talent and depth.
This incredible performance by Team USA was driven by standout individual efforts that have already begun to shape the future landscape of the NBA.
Cameron Boozer
Boozer, son of former NBA star Carlos Boozer, was named the TISSOT Most Valuable Player of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2024. Boozer averaged 20.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.7 steals per game during the tournament, including a dominant performance in the final with 24 points and 13 rebounds against Italy.