Texas signee Bo Ogden invited to USA Basketball men's U18 national team training camp
2026 Austin (Texas) Westlake guard and Texas men’s basketball signee Bo Ogden was invited to participate in the 2026 USA Basketball men’s U18 national team training camp, USA Basketball announced Friday. Ogden is one of 35 players invited to the camp, which begins on May 21 in preparation for the 2026 FIBA U18 men’s AmeriCup.
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Ogden was ranked as the No. 42 overall prospect, the No. 13 small forward, and the No. 4 player in Texas in the Rivals Industry Ranking. Rivals ranked Ogden as the No. 44 overall prospect, the No. 14 small forward, and the No. 5 player in Texas. Ogden, the son of former Texas letterman and current Longhorns men’s basketball general manager Chris Ogden, chose the Longhorns over Tennessee, Purdue, Virginia, and Kansas.
After starting his career at Austin (Texas) St. Michael’s, Ogden transferred to Westlake for his senior year. He led the Chaps to a 32-7 record and a runner-up finish in the 6A Division II playoffs. On the season, he averaged 22.0 points and 7.5 rebounds on his way to Mr. Texas Basketball honors.
The roster at a glance
Confirmed coming back (4)
- C Matas Vokietaitis: 15.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 0.6 apg
- G Anthon McDermott: 0.9 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.3 apg
- F John Clark
- C Lewis Obiorah
Eligible to return (1)
- F Dailyn Swain: 17.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.6 apg – Declared for NBA draft
Out of eligibility (6)
- G Tramon Mark: 14.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.8 apg
- G Jordan Pope: 13.1 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.9 apg
- G Chendall Weaver: 5.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.1 apg
- F Lassina Traore: 3.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 0.6 apg
- F Cole Bott (Walk-on): 0.5 ppg, 0.2 rpg, 0.2 apg
- G Brandon Taylor (Walk-on): 0.8 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.0 apg
Entered portal (4)
- G Camden Heide: 5.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.7 apg
- G Simeon Wilcher: 5.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.7 apg
- F Nic Codie: 4.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 0.8 apg
- F Declan Duru: 1.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.0 apg
