COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Karen & Kevin Keyes Family Head Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey has been named the head coach of the 2026 USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team.
The team will compete at the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup from June 8-14.
“I am truly honored to serve as the next U18 USA Basketball Head Coach and grateful to the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Committee for this incredible opportunity to represent our country and be part of such a prestigious program,” Ivey said. “I look forward to leading this team as we compete for a gold medal and represent USA Basketball with pride.”
Ivey is no stranger to USA Basketball, as she will be making her third appearance with the organization. She previously was a USA Basketball assistant coach for the USA Women’s U19 National Team after serving in the role with the 2024 U18 National Team and as a court coach at the 2023 USA Women’s U19 National Team trials.
The USA has won 12 gold medals in the event, including the last 11. As well as the Americas zone title, they’ll also be vying for a bid to the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, earned by the final four semifinalists in this year’s tournament.