Duke Freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Leads Team USA To FIBA U17 Title

Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, a 6-foot-11 forward who turned 17 in May, led Team USA to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup title on July 5, 2026, defeating Serbia 107-81 in Istanbul, Turkey. In the final, he recorded 20 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks. Boumtje Boumtje was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks throughout the competition.