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Kelsi Andrews named to USA roster for FIBA AmeriCup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Kelsi Andrews named to USA roster for FIBA AmeriCup

Summary

Kelsi Andrews, an incoming freshman at South Carolina, has secured a spot on the USA roster for the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup set to take place from June 9-15 in Irapuato, Mexico. A total of 22 players competed for 12 available spots, with Andrews notable for overcoming recent injuries. She previously achieved international success with gold medals in both the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. She will join the team in Group B, facing Argentina, Mexico, and Paraguay before the knockout stage. Andrews's successful inclusion signifies a positive recovery trajectory after two ACL tears and a meniscus injury that affected her senior season at IMG Academy.

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•Andrews is South Carolina's first 2026 signee, committing in November.
•The tournament will be held in Irapuato, Mexico, from June 9 to June 15.
•Andrews previously won gold medals in international competitions.
•She missed most of her senior season due to injury but played in her final game.
•Oliviyah Edwards, another prospect, did not make the final roster.

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8:24 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina's Kelsi Andrews makes USA's roster for FIBA AmeriCup

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South Carolina incoming freshman Kelsi Andrews made the United State's roster for the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup, Oliviah Edwards didn't.
— Yahoo Sports

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