Beckham Black Dominates as Team USA Crushes France | FIBA U17 Reaction

Rafael and James Barlowe break down Team USA's dominant victory over France in the opening game of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup, sharing their biggest takeaways from one of the tournament's most anticipated matchups. The Barlowe brothers discuss the standout performances from Team USA, led by point guard Beckham Black, whose impressive all around play showcased why he is considered one of the top young guards in the world. The episode also highlights several of Team USA's top prospects while examining the bright spots for France, including an impressive performance from Nathan Solimon. In addition, Rafael shares his concerns about the current state of French guard development, offering his theory on why France has struggled to consistently produce elite level guards despite its recent success in developing NBA talent. The discussion provides in-depth analysis, international scouting insight, and early reactions from the opening round of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup. 

1:57 - France vs USA recap 

2:50 - Beckham Black 

10:54 - AJ Williams 

13:07 - Navarro Bowman Jr 

15:22 - Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje

20:44 - CJ Rosser 

23:19 - Nathan Soliman 

30:17 - France’s lack of guard play 

37:25 - Messi Yangala 

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