May 18—A local state champion has been invited to compete for a spot on the USA Basketball’s 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup roster.
Fairmont sophomore Janiyah Hargrave is one of 46 players across the country selected to participate in the trials.
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The trials begin Thursday, and the team is expected to be announced at the conclusion. Those selected will play in the Women’s World Cup from July 11-19, in Brno, Czechia.
Hargrave is one of four players from Ohio selected to participate. She joins 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball winner Sydney Mobley of Big Walnut, Ms. Basketball nominee Erin Thomas of Princeton, and Dakhari Blankumsee of Winton Woods.
Hargrave previously was invited to the USA Women’s Junior National Team minicamp in April, as well as to the U16 team trial last year.
