This year’s U19 World Cup showcases a dazzling array of young talented basketball players from across the globe. From dominant big guys to crafty guards, these athletes are already turning heads and shaping the future of international basketball. After four days of high-level competition, here are the top prospects to keep on the radar.

Argentina
Tyler Kropp (202-PF-2007): Northwestern’s incoming freshman and former All-Star 5 member elected at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship, Kropp (born in Powell, Ohio) is a double-double threat, averaging 21.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game thus far at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Felipe Minzer (195-G-2007): this sharpshooter from Casademont Zaragoza is Argentina’s youngest ACB debutant and a defensive standout. He averages 3.3 steals per game.

Australia
Jacob Furphy (195-SG-2006): UConn’s incoming wing is the Emus’ top scorer, averaging 21.3 points and shooting 48.5% from the field.
Dash Daniels (195-G-2007): a projected top-10 NBA pick and brother of Dyson Daniels (197-G-2003), Dash is a defensive ace with elite upside.

Cameroon
Amadou Seini (215-C-2007): the huge center from the Varese Academy grabbed 24 rebounds against Australia in the group phase of the tournament, nearly matching Andrew Bogut’s record (25).

Canada
Abdul Olajuwon (198-F-2007): a guard with dual nationality, Olajuwon [the son of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon (213-C/F-1963, college: Houston)] is a raw but athletic wing with strong rebounding instincts.
Tristan Beckford (196-SF-2006): South Florida’s forward is a physical scorer and glass cleaner, averaging 10.3 points and 3.3 rebounds.
Spencer Ahrens (206-PF-2006): this player is definitely to watch in the coming years due to his efficiency in many sectors of the game. An average of 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 11 points per game shows that having this player on the roster is crucial for the good balance of Canada's U19 squad.

China
Boyuan Zhang (204-F-2007): some scouts present at the FIBA U19 World Cup 2025 will remember in the future that this young man notched 20 points against Canada on opening day and 21 points in China's defeat against New Zealand in the 1/8 final round. He also averages 3.3 rebounds per game after four days of competition.

France
Leon Sifferlin (196-G-2008): despite criticism, Sifferlin showed initiative in France’s tough defeat to Switzerland, being one of the few bright spots in the 1/8 final played on Jul. 2nd.
Noa Kouakou-Heugue (206-SF-2007): keep an eye on this stylish small-forward whose efficiency is around 13 so far at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Lausanne.

Germany
Hannes Steinbach (206-F/C-2006): a forward at Washington, Steinbach is a rebounding machine (19 boards against Slovenia on the opening day) with elite efficiency and a "Nowitzki connection". Per game, he averages 18.3 points, 13 rebounds and 2.3 assists so far in the tournament.
Christian Anderson Jr. (188-G-2006): Texas Tech’s dynamic point guard dropped 29 points against Canada on Day 3. He is among the scoring leaders of Germany and gets an impressive average of 6.8 assists per game for his team.
Eric Reibe (214-C-2006): the strong center from UConn blends size and touch, posting 20 points and 7 rebounds in Germany’s win over Canada in the last group phase contest.
Jack Kayil (191-PG-2006): ALBA Berlin’s floor general, Kayil is a high-IQ passer with an average of 6.3 assists thus far in the tournament and displays some strong defensive instincts.

Israel
Ariel Sela (197-F-2006): a versatile forward, Sela is very efficient in rebounds and efficiency. He averages 12.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 11 points at this stage of the World Cup.
Omer Mayer (192-G-2006): Purdue’s incoming guard lit up Cameroon with 33 points and 7 assists on Day 3, showcasing NBA-level shot creation.

Mali
Sekou Bagayoko (190-PG-2008) and Youssouf Traore (207-C-2006) are two young gentlemen who had around 14 points per game after four days of competition. Begayoko also grabbed an average of 3.5 rebounds. Traore had 7.5 rebounds per game.

New Zealand
Tamatoa Isaac (188-G-2006): Canterbury Rams’ guard is a stat-sheet stuffer with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists against China in a fantastic FIBA U19 World Cup 1/8 final game.

Serbia
Savo Drezgic (193-G-2006): Partizan’s crafty point guard has had 5.3 assists and 19.5 points per game for now and brings EuroLeague experience.

Slovenia
Urban Kroflic (197-F-2006): a pure shooter from Mega Basket, Kroflic is a high-volume scorer with pro experience in Serbia.
Zak Smrekar (201-F/G-2006): a true leader of the Slovenian team who has recorded 14.8 points, 4 rebounds and 3.5 assists so far in the tournament.

Switzerland
Dayan Nessah (201-F-2006): this forward is Switzerland’s leader in points (average of 22.3) and rebounds (9.3), with a silky shooting touch.
Lucas Maniema (185-SG-2006): quickness and athleticism are two words describing Maniema who plays a part in the current success of the Swiss team in the U19 World Cup. He has got 5.3 assists per game thus far in the tourney. He had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in the 1/8 final rivalry against France.

USA
Koa Peat (203-F-2007): Arizona’s forward is a three-time gold medalist, posting 17 points and 10 rebounds against Australia on Day 1 of the U19 World Cup. He has also averaged 5.5 rebounds per game since the start of the FIBA tournament.
AJ Dybantsa (206-G/F-2007): Brigham Young University’s top recruit and scoring leader, Dybantsa averages 14.3 points, 4 rebounds and 2.3 assists, with explosive athleticism.
Tyran Stokes (201-F/G-2007): he is an impressive forward whose physical condition looks sharp. Stokes had an efficiency rate of 43 in the Round of 16 matchup against Jordan, a game won by Team USA on the following amazing score: 67-140.
Mikel Brown Jr. (185-G-2006): he leads Team USA so far in scoring (18 points per game) and in assists (average of 6.3). This very gifted point guard had 24 points against Cameroon as well as against France in the group phase of the FIBA U19 World Cup.