Multiple Illinois basketball targets to participate in USA Basketball minicamp

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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The USA Basketball junior national team minicamp will take place from October 9-11 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Among the 90 athletes expected to attend are several uncommitted prospects from the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 who have offers from Illinois, including Nasir Anderson, AJ Williams, Benjamin Berrouet, and Bentley Lusakueno. These athletes will engage in skill development, scrimmages, and off-court seminars on topics such as media training and financial management. The minicamp serves as a platform to evaluate talent for future national team opportunities.

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  • •Minicamp runs from October 9-11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • •Participants include Nasir Anderson, AJ Williams, Benjamin Berrouet, and Bentley Lusakueno.
  • •Sessions will focus on skill development and off-court education.
  • •Nearly 90 athletes and parents are expected at the event.
  • •Lusakueno won gold at the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup.
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Oct. 2—The USA Basketball junior national team minicamp set to run Oct. 9-11 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., will feature multiple Illinois recruiting targets. Uncommitted Class of 2027 prospects with an Illinois offer who haven't narrowed their choices to preclude winding up in Champaign and are scheduled to participate in the minicamp include ...

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