In a commanding performance, Taylen Kinney, a freshman point guard for the Kansas Jayhawks, scored 12 points in Team USA's 107-50 victory over Mexico in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup tournament held in Leon, Mexico. Kinney, who is 6 feet tall and hails from Newport, Kentucky, showcased his shooting prowess by hitting 3 of 4 three-pointers and contributing four assists and one rebound during his 19 minutes on the court. His performance included a pivotal moment in the third quarter where he made two three-pointers, helping to ignite a 19-3 run for the U.S. team. Caleb Gaskins led the scoring for Team USA with 13 points, while Kinney and Adan Diggs each added 12 points. Reflecting on the match, Kinney expressed his enjoyment of the competitive atmosphere, likening it to the challenges of playing in college. This victory follows their earlier win against Argentina, and Team USA is set to face Brazil next on Thursday at 4 p.m.