All eyes are on Lausanne as AJ Dybantsa and Team USA clash against Germany in the FIBA U19 World Cup final. Heading into the final, certain players have lit up the tournament as the stakes get higher. On Thursday, FIBA U19 shared a list of the top 10 players on the MVP ladder, as four of the 10 get set to match up against each other.Here are the top three players to watch in Sunday’s matchup:3. AJ Dybantsa (USA)The consensus top prospect in the 2026 NBA draft, AJ Dybantsa, has produced an all-around impressive performance with 14.8 points, 2.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per contest. He shot an impressive 53.3% from the floor and 84.8% from the free-throw line. He is set to represent Team USA in the final against Germany on Sunday.2. Hannes Steinbach (Germany)Hannes Steinbach has been a force and averaged 17.2 ppg and is second in the tournament with 14.0 rpg. Steinbach’s 67.9% shooting reflected his efficiency as the 6-foot-9 forward big man posted 19 rebounds against Slovenia and 23 points versus Serbia. Steinbach's rebounding and interior defense will be vital in Germany's clash against Team USA.1. Mikel Brown Jr. (USA)Mikel Brown Jr. has been vital for Team USA’s offense, leading the team in both points (15.3) and assists (6.5) per game. He has shot 48.1% from 3-point range and averaged 51.4% from beyond the arc. Brown has also contributed the fourth-most assists in the tournament, highlighting his ability to create for teammates. His impressive 24-point game against Cameroon highlighted his ability.Team USA has played Germany twice at the youth level, both times in this competition. The first meeting went to Germany in an 88-87 overtime victory in the semifinal group stage in 1983. The USA won the second meeting 81-59 in the quarterfinals in 2017.AJ Dybantsa and Team USA cruise past New Zealand to reach the FIBA U19 World Cup FinalAJ Dybantsa's Team USA secured a spot in the FIBA U19 World Cup Championship game after a dominant 120-64 semifinal victory over New Zealand on Saturday. Caleb Holt led the scoring for the USA with 20 points, while Jasper Johnson added 14 points in offense. Dybantsa contributed 10 points in just 14 minutes, continuing his strong tournament play. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTeam USA’s bench contributed 79 points, more than New Zealand’s total of 64. The Americans shot 54.9% (45 of 82), including 52.0% from 3-point range (13 of 25).With the victory, Team USA advanced to the gold medal game, where it will face Germany. The German squad is led by Christian Anderson, who has been one of the tournament’s top performers.The Americans are looking to reclaim their dominance at the U19 level after missing the podium at the 2023 edition of the tournament. Meanwhile, Germany is already celebrating its best finish at a FIBA Youth World Cup but will be determined to complete its historic run with gold.