Malachi Moreno is left off of the first Team USA U19 roster, which includes Tyran Stokes and Jasper Johnson.

Wildcat Shake-Up at Team USA Camp! Jasper Johnson Survives Brutal Cuts — Malachi Moreno Sent Packing 😳

Future Kentucky star Jasper Johnson just cleared a major hurdle at Team USA’s U19 training camp, surviving the cut from 32 to 18 players. But his teammate, Malachi Moreno? He’s heading back to Lexington after getting chopped from the roster.

With only 12 spots left, all eyes are on Johnson as the final selection drops June 21. If he makes it, he’ll rep the red, white, and blue at the FIBA World Cup from June 28–July 6.

The grind isn’t over — and Johnson’s dream of suiting up for Team USA could be just days away. Meanwhile, Moreno begins prepping early for what’s shaping up to be a stacked 2025-26 Kentucky season. 💥

Kentucky Targets DOMINATE Team USA Cuts! Tyran Stokes, Jason Crowe Jr. & Christian Collins Make Big Statement 🇺🇸🔥

Bluegrass sensation Tyran Stokes — fresh off a visit to Lexington — just made the Team USA U19 cut, and he’s not alone. Fellow Class of 2026 stars Jason Crowe Jr. and Christian Collins, both top Kentucky targets, are right there with him.

Is the future of Big Blue Nation being built right before our eyes?
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