Kelsi Andrews wins third gold medal with USA at FIBA U18 AmeriCup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kelsi Andrews, a freshman for South Carolina women's basketball, secured her third gold medal by winning the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup with Team USA, who defeated Canada 90-72 on June 15 in Irapuato, Mexico. Andrews contributed three points and two blocks in the final match. She previously won gold at the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. Andrews is expected to join her new team soon after her tournament play delayed her arrival in Columbia.
- •Andrews won gold in the 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup on June 15.
- •Team USA defeated Canada 90-72 in the final.
- •Andrews averaged 12 minutes and seven points during the tournament.
- •She is the second Gamecock to win a gold medal this month.
- •Andrews delayed her arrival at South Carolina due to the tournament.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — How South Carolina women's basketball freshman Kelsi Andrews won third gold medal
"South Carolina women's basketball freshman Kelsi Andrews won a gold medal with the United States at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup.
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