Darryn Peterson, a 2025 five-star shooting guard who received a Syracuse basketball scholarship offer in late April, was among the top performers in recent days as the 2023 USA U16 national team claimed the gold medal at the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship.
According to announcements following the tournament’s conclusion, the 6-foot-5 Peterson from Ohio was named to the All-Tournament team. He was a top-five scorer at this year’s FIBA U16 Americas Championship, which transpired from June 5 to June 11 in Merida, Mexico.
The USA U16 national team went 6-0 in Merida, moving its all-time mark at the FIBA U16 Americas Championship to 43-0, including eight gold medals in a row.