ZaKiyah Johnson, Leah Macy competing for gold in FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup

Two five-star in-state talents, ZaKiyah Johnson and Leah Macy, are representing the United States down in Colombia in the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup. Today, they’ll compete against Canada for a gold medal.

While Macy has already committed to Notre Dame, Johnson is someone that Kentucky fans should continue to keep an eye on. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to root for Elizabethtown’s own in Leah Macy either.

The Bluegrass natives have been important pieces for Team USA so far. Across five games played, Johnson, a top recruiting target for new Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks, is averaging eight points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per outing on shooting splits of 40/36.8/90. Meanwhile, Macy is posting per-game averages of 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. She’s shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and 83.3 percent from the line.

The United States has won gold 11 total times in the event, including 10 times in a row. Brazil is the next closest team as far as gold medals go with just two. This event has been dominated by the United States since it started in 1988. This time around, the Americans have won its first five contests by an average of (and this is a real stat) 79.2 points. Team USA even beat the Dominican Republic by 98 points.

Tonight, USA will seek their 11th consecutive gold medal. The game will start at 9:10 p.m. EST. Will Canada pull off a historic upset? You can watch Johnson and Macy strive for gold here.