Niele Ivey guides USA Basketball to FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup title
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Last updated Jun 16, 2026
USA Basketball secured its 12th consecutive FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup championship on June 15, defeating Canada 90-72 in Irapuato, Mexico. Niele Ivey, head coach of Notre Dame women's basketball, led the team to a perfect 5-0 record throughout the tournament, with a notable point differential of 291. USA overcame tough competition, including a 104-51 win against Venezuela in the semifinals. The victory marks a significant achievement for Ivey, who has previously earned gold medals as an assistant coach. The Notre Dame program is actively recruiting several players from this U18 team for future seasons.
- •USA Basketball finishes the tournament with a 5-0 record.
- •Kaleena Smith scored 26 points in the championship game.
- •USA's point differential over the tournament was 291.
- •Niele Ivey previously won gold medals as an assistant coach.
- •The next NCAA season for Notre Dame opens on November 1.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey coaches USA Basketball to 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup Championship
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Niele Ivey leads USA Basketball to FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup championship
"Team USA beat team Canada 90-72 in the FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup championship game Monday, June 15, in Irapuato, Mexico.
"Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Niele Ivey, adds a gold medal to her resume.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:47 AMNotre Dame’s Niele Ivey coaches USA Basketball to 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup Championship
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Niele Ivey, adds a gold medal to her resume.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:21 AMNiele Ivey leads USA Basketball to FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup championship
Team USA beat team Canada 90-72 in the FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup championship game Monday, June 15, in Irapuato, Mexico.
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