The 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship was an international basketball competition that was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 7–11 June 2017.

[1][2] The United States defeated the defending champions Canada, 91–46, in the final game to reclaim the championship.

Meanwhile, the hosts Argentina edged first-time semifinalists Colombia in the bronze medal game, 59–52, in overtime.

Aliyah Boston was the leading scorer for the US team with 17 points, while Samantha Brunelle scored 13.

A full court press in the second quarter helped the United States pull away from Mexico en route to a 100–37 win.

They had difficulty controlling the ball, turning it over 27 times, but their aggressive play forced 43 turnovers against Puerto Rico which included a US U16 record of 25 steals in a single game.

This game also featured a long scoring run, with the United States outscoring Canada 20–0 to close the first half.