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Bruce Branch III makes USA’s U18 National Team
- Bruce Branch III has been named to USA Basketball’s under-18 national team for the 2026 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
- The five-star recruit will help Team USA defend its AmeriCup gold medal run that began long ago.
- Branch previously played for Team USA at the Nike Hoop Summit and posted solid stats in his earlier appearance.
- Branch is ranked No. 5 in 247Sports’ class of 2026 and is BYU’s third five-star freshman in three years.
- Branch starred at Prolific Prep, averaging strong numbers as a high school standout before his BYU move.
- Branch is BYU’s third five-star freshman in the last three years, signaling the program’s recent recruiting success.
- The AmeriCup timeline places Branch on the U18 roster for competition beginning June 1 in Mexico.
- Branch’s inclusion follows his rising profile after the Nike Hoop Summit appearance earlier this year.
- Team USA aims to extend its AmeriCup gold streak with Branch on the roster.
- BYU publicly announced Branch’s selection, signaling institutional support for his international duties.
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