June 20-July 1 USAUSA BASKETBALLBA WWOORRLLDD CCUUPP 20188QQUUAALLIIFFYYIINNGG TTeeaamm Schedule Media notes 2018 USA MEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM TRAINING SCHEDULE Interview Requests Wednesday, June 20 Members of the June/July 2018 USA World Cup Qualify- USA Training - 5:30-7 p.m. (CDT) @ University of Houston ing Team will be available for interviews following each Thursday, June 21 practice session or game. If you would like to schedule USA Training - 12-3 pm (CDT) @ Houston Rockets Practice Facility a phone interview, please contact Craig Miller or another Friday, June 22 member of the USA Basketball communications USA Training - 11 am-2 pm (CDT) @ University of Houston department. Saturday, June 23 Media E-News Releases USA Training - 11 am-2 pm (CDT) @ University of Houston Sunday, June 24 USA Basketball emails out advisories, releases and game recaps to members of the media via email. If you would USA Training - 11 am-2 pm (CDT) @ University of Houston like to be added to the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Monday, June 25 Team release list, please contact Craig Miller. USA Training - 11 am-2 pm (CDT) @ University of Houston Tuesday, June 26 USA Basketball Communications USA Training - 10 am-12 pm (CDT) @ University of Houston Craig Miller, Chief Communications Officer Wednesday, June 27 [email protected] | 719-339-6593 USA Training - 11 am-2 pm (CDT) @ Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico Caroline Williams, Senior Director, Communications Thursday, June 28 [email protected] | 719-330-3310 USA vs Mexico - 8 pm (CDT) @ Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico Friday, June 29 Jenny Johnston, Assistant Director, Communications Saturday, June 30 [email protected] | 719-271-4197 USA Training - 11am-1 pm (EDT) @ Havana, Cuba Trenton Miller, Assistant, Digital Communications Sunday, July 1 [email protected] | 785-383-7594 USA vs Cuba - 4 pm (EDT) @ Havana, Cuba Saudia Mitchell, Director, Video Content NOTES: All practices times are subject to change. [email protected] | 719-355-9207 -Practices held at University of Houston’s Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, Houston, TX

2018 USA MEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM TRAINING ROSTER

NO NAME POS HGT WGT CURRENT TEAM 70 Taylor Braun F 6-7 210 Salt Lake City Stars 41 Alex Caruso G 6-5 205 Los Angeles Lakers 81 Aaron Harrison G 6-6 209 Stockton Kings 52 Reggie Hearn G 6-4 209 Grand Rapids Drive 84 Myke Henry F 6-6 226 Memphis Hustle 90 Jonathan Holmes F 6-9 242 Maine Red Claws 91 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 222 Iowa Wolves 51 Nick Johnson G 6-3 200 Austin Spurs 43 Kevin Jones C 6-8 250 Baskonia (Spain) 85 Trey McKinney Jones F 6-5 220 Fort Wayne Mad Ants 31 Xavier Munford G 6-3 190 Wisconsin Herd 30 David Stockton G 5-11 165 Stockton Kings USA BASKETBALL 86 Rashawn Thomas F 6-8 230 Oklahoma City Blue 5465 MARK DABLING BOULEVARD 80 Marcus Thornton G 6-4 190 Canton Charge COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80918 Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball T: 719-590-4800 F: 719-590-4811 Assistant Coach: Ronald Nored, Long Island Nets USABASKETBALL.COM Assistant Coach: John Thompson III, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) @usabasketball Team Scout: Mark Fox Video Coordinator: Brad Jones table of contents team History 2 Schedule and Roster 25 world cup qualifying Team Training Schedules & Media Information ...... IFC USA WCQ November Games Review ...... 30-31 USA Team Roster (Alphabetical/Numerical) ...... 2 USA WCQ Februaryr Games Review ...... 32-33 USA Team Roster (Metric Alphabetical/Numerical) ...... 3 USA All-Time Roster...... 35 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying Schedule ...... 4-5 USA World Cup Qualifying Records ...... 37 USA World Cup Qualifying Team Notes ...... 6-7 Head Coach Jeff Van Gundy ...... 8-9 Assistant Coach Josh Longstaff ...... 10 Assistant Coach John Thompson III ...... 11 about FIBA, NCAA, NBA Rule Differences ...... 12 25 usa basketball USA Men’s All-Time International Results...... 28 USA Basketball Board of Directors & Staff ...... 40 USA Basketball Committees ...... 41 USA Basketball Today ...... 42-43 athlete 9 biographies Taylor Braun ...... 14 Alex Caruso ...... 15 Aaron Harrison ...... 16 Reggie Hearn...... 17 Myke Henry...... 18 Jonathan Holmes ...... 19 Amile Jefferson ...... 20 Nick Johnson...... 21 Keith Jones...... 22 Trey McKinney Jones...... 23 Xavier Munford ...... 24 David Stockton...... 25 Rashawn Thomas ...... 26 Marcus Thornton...... 27

1 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM ROSTER - ALPHABETICAL NO NAME POS HGT WGT AGE CURRENT TEAM/SCHOOL/HOMETOWN 70 Taylor Braun F 6-7 210 26 Los Angeles Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 41 Alex Caruso G 6-5 205 24 South Bay Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 81 Aaron Harrison G 6-6 209 23 Stockton Kings/Kentucky/Richmond, TX 52 Reggie Hearn G 6-4 209 26 Grand Rapids Drive/Northwestern/Fort Wayne, IN 84 Myke Henry F 6-6 226 25 Memphis Hustle/DePaul/Chicago, IL 90 Jonathan Holmes F 6-9 242 25 Maine Red Claws/Texas/San Antonio, TX 91 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 222 25 Iowa Wolves/Duke/Philadelphia, PA 51 Nick Johnson G 6-3 200 25 Austin Spurs/Arizona/Gilbert, AZ 43 Kevin Jones C 6-8 250 28 Baskonia (Spain)/West Virginia/Mount Vernon, NY 85 Trey McKinney Jones F 6-5 220 27 Fort Wayne Mad Ants/Miami/Milwaukee, WI 31 Xavier Munford G 6-3 190 26 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island/Newark, NJ 30 David Stockton G 5-11 165 27 Stockton Kings/Gonzaga/Spokane, WA 86 Rashawn Thomas F 6-8 230 23 Oklahoma City Blue/Texas A&M-Corpus Christi/Oklahoma City, OK 80 Marcus Thornton G 6-4 190 25 Canton Charge/William & Mary/Upper Marlboro, MD Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Josh Longstaff, Erie Bayhawks Assistant Coach: John Thompson III, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) Team Scout: Mark Fox Video Coordinator: Brad Jones NOTE: Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the June/July FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (July 1, 2018).

USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM ROSTER - NUMERICAL

NO NAME POS HGT WGT AGE CURRENT TEAM/SCHOOL/HOMETOWN 30 David Stockton G 5-11 165 27 Stockton Kings/Gonzaga/Spokane, WA 31 Xavier Munford G 6-3 190 26 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island/Newark, NJ 41 Alex Caruso G 6-5 205 24 South Bay Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 43 Kevin Jones C 6-8 250 28 Baskonia (Spain)/West Virginia/Mount Vernon, NY 51 Nick Johnson G 6-3 200 25 Austin Spurs/Arizona/Gilbert, AZ 52 Reggie Hearn G 6-4 209 26 Grand Rapids Dri ve/Northwestern/Fort Wayne, IN 70 Taylor Braun F 6-7 210 26 Los Angeles Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 80 Marcus Thornton G 6-4 190 25 Canton Charge/William & Mary/Upper Marlboro, MD 81 Aaron Harrison G 6-6 209 23 Stockton Kings/Kentucky/Richmond, TX 84 Myke Henry F 6-6 226 25 Memphis Hustle/DePaul/Chicago, IL 85 Trey McKinney Jones F 6-5 220 27 Fort Wayne Mad Ants/Miami/Milwaukee, WI 86 Rashawn Thomas F 6-8 230 23 Oklahoma City Blue/Te xas A&M-Corpus Christi/Oklahoma City, OK 90 Jonathan Holmes F 6-9 242 25 Maine Red Claws/Texas/San Antonio, TX 91 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 222 25 Iowa Wolves/Duke/Philadelphia, PA Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Josh Longstaff, Erie Bayhawks Assistant Coach: John Thompson III, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) Team Scout: Mark Fox Video Coordinator: Brad Jones NOTE: Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the June/July FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (July 1, 2018).

2 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM ROSTER - METRIC/ALPHABETICAL NO NAME POS CMs KGs AGE CURRENT TEAM/SCHOOL/HOMETOWN 70 Taylor Braun F 201 95 26 Salt Lake City Stars/North Dakota State/Newberg, OR 41 Alex Caruso G 196 93 24 Los Angeles Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 81 Aaron Harrison G 198 95 23 Stockton Kings/Kentucky/Richmond, TX 52 Reggie Hearn G 193 95 26 Grand Rapids Drive/Northwestern/Fort Wayne, IN 84 Myke Henry F 198 103 25 Memphis Hustle/DePaul/Chicago, IL 90 Jonathan Holmes F 206 110 25 Maine Red Claws/Texas/San Antonio, TX 91 Amile Jefferson F 206 101 25 Iowa Wolves/Duke/Philadelphia, PA 51 Nick Johnson G 191 91 25 Austin Spurs/Arizona/Gilbert, AZ 43 Kevin Jones C 203 113 28 Baskonia (Spain)/West Virginia/Mount Vernon, NY 85 Trey McKinney Jones F 196 100 27 Fort Wayne Mad Ants/Miami/Milwaukee, WI 31 Xavier Munford G 191 86 26 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island/Newark, NJ 30 David Stockton G 180 75 27 Stockton Kings/Gonzaga / Spokane, WA 86 Rashawn Thomas F 203 104 23 Oklahoma City Blue/Texas A&M-Corpus Christi/Oklahoma City, OK 80 Marcus Thornton G 193 86 25 Canton Charge/William & Mary/Upper Marlboro, MD

Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Josh Longstaff, Erie Bayhawks Assistant Coach: John Thompson III, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) Team Scout: Mark Fox Video Coordinator: Brad Jones NOTE: Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the June/July FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (July 1, 2018).

USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM ROSTER - METRIC/NUMERICAL

NO NAME POS CMs KGs AGE CURRENT TEAM/SCHOOL/HOMETOWN 30 David Stockton G 180 75 27 Stockton Kings/Gonzaga / Spokane, WA 31 Xavier Munford G 191 86 26 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island/Newark, NJ 41 Alex Caruso G 196 93 24 Los Angeles Lakers/Texas A&M/College Station, TX 43 Kevin Jones C 203 113 28 Baskonia (Spain)/West Virginia/Mount Vernon, NY 51 Nick Johnson G 191 91 25 Austin Spurs/Arizona/Gilbert, AZ 52 Reggie Hearn G 193 95 26 Grand Rapids Drive/Nort hwestern/Fort Wayne, IN 70 Taylor Braun F 201 95 26 Salt Lake City Stars/North Dakota State/Newberg, OR 80 Marcus Thornton G 193 86 25 Canton Charge/William & Mary/Upper Marlboro, MD 81 Aaron Harrison G 198 95 23 Stockton Kings/Kentucky/Richmond, TX 84 Myke Henry F 198 103 25 Memphis Hustle/DePaul/Chicago, IL 85 Trey McKinney Jones F 196 100 27 Fort Wayne Mad Ants/Miami/Milwaukee, WI 86 Rashawn Thomas F 203 104 23 Oklahoma City Blue/Te xas A&M-Corpus Christi/Oklahoma City, OK 90 Jonathan Holmes F 206 110 25 Maine Red Claws/Texas/San Antonio, TX 91 Amile Jefferson F 206 101 25 Iowa Wolves/Duke/Philadelphia, PA Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Josh Longstaff, Erie Bayhawks Assistant Coach: John Thompson III, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) Team Scout: Mark Fox Video Coordinator: Brad Jones NOTE: Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the June/July FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (July 1, 2018).

3 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING SCHEDULE First Round Groups

GROUP A W-L GROUP B W-L GROUP C W-L GROUP D W-L 1. Uruguay 3-1 1. Brazil 4-0 1. USA 4-0 1. Dominican Republic 4-0 2. Argentina 3-1 2. Venezuela 3-1 2. Puerto Rico 2-2 2. Canada 3-1 3. Panama 2-2 3. Chile 1-3 3. Mexico 2-2 3. U.S. Virgin Islands 1-3 4. Paraguay 0-4 4. Colombia 0-4 4. Cuba 0-4 4. Bahamas 0-4 First Round Thursday, June 28 Thursday, November 23 Group A Group C Group A Group C 8:00 pm Panama @ Argentina 9:30 pm USA @ Mexico 9:30 pm Paraguay @ Uruguay 8:00 pm Cuba @ Puerto Rico Argentina 96, Paraguay 63 Mexico 72, Cuba 66 Uruguay 86, Panama 73 USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 Group D Friday, November 24 5:00 pm Bahamas @ U.S. Virgin Isands Group B Group D Friday, June 29 Brazil 86, Chile 73 Canada 93, Bahamas 69 Group B Group D Venezuela 85, Colombia 71 Dominican Rep. 99, U.S. Virgin Islands 89 9:15 pm Colombia @ Chile 7:30 pm Dominican Rep. @ Canada Sunday, November 26 7:00 pm Brazil @ Venezuela Group A Group C Sunday, July 1 Argentina 68, Panama 59 Puerto Rico 95, Cuba 72 Group A Group C Uruguay 67, Paraguay 49 USA 91, Mexico 55 7:00 pm Uruguay @ Argentina 4:00 pm USA @ Cuba Monday, November 27 9:15 pm Paraguay @ Panama 7:00 pm Mexico @ Puerto Rico Group B Group D Monday, July 2 Chile 74, Colombia 69 U.S. Virgin Islands 93, Bahamas 85 Group B Group D Brazil 72, Venezuela 60 Dominican Rep. 88, Canada 76 8:30 pm Venezuela @ Chile 1:30 pm U.S. Virgin Isl. @ Canada 5:00 pm Brazil @ Colombia 8:00 pm Bahamas @ Dom. Rep.

Thursday, February 22 Notes: Group B Group D *All times listed are EDT. Brazil 84, Colombia 49 Canada 118, U. S. Virgin Islands 89 Venezuela 77, Chile 56 Domincan Republic 96, Bahamas 63 *The top three finishing teams from each first-round group advance to the sec- ond-round. Group E will consist of B1, B2, B3, D1, D2 and D3, Group F will con- Friday, February 23 sist of A1, A2, A3, C1, C2 and C3. Group A Group C Uruguay 88, Argentina 83 Puerto Rico 100, Mexico 80 Panama 82, Paraguay 62 USA 84, Cuba 48 Sunday, February 25 Group B Group D Brazil 83, Chile 58 Dominican Republic 113, U.S. Virgin Isl. 85 Venezuela 73, Colombia 62 Canada 113, Bahamas 67 Monday, February 26 Group A Group C Argentina 83, Paraguay 61 Mexico 75, Cuba 52 Panama 86, Uruguay 75 USA 83, Puerto Rico 75

4 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING SCHEDULE Second round groups

GROUP E GROUP F B1 A1 B2 A2 B3 A3 D1 C1 D2 C2 D3 C3

Second Round Thursday, February 21 Thursday, September 13 D1-B3 D1-B2 D2-B1 D2-B3 D3-B2 D3-B1 Friday, February 22 Friday, September 14 C1-A3 C1-A2 C2-A1 C2-A3 C3-A2 C3-A1 Sunday, February 24 Sunday, September 16 D1-B1 B!-D2 D2-B2 B2-D3 D3-B3 B3-D1 Monday, February 25 Monday, September 17 C1-A1 A1-C2 C2-A2 A2-C3 C3-A3 A3-C1

Notes: Thursday, November 29 *All times listed are EST/EDT. A1-C1 *Seven teams qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, including the top three A2-C2 finishing teams in second-round Groups E and F and the best fourth placed A3-D3 team from Groups E and F. Friday, November 30 B1-D1 B2-D2 B3-D3 Sunday, December 2 A1-C3 A2-C1 A3-C2 Monday, December 3 B1-D3 B2-D1 B3-D2

5 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM NOTES 2017-19 FIBA AMERICAS WORLD CUP • The FIBA World Cup for Men 2019 will be held August 31-September 15 in China. QUALIFIERS CRASH COURSE • The FIBA World Cup Qualifying games will be used to qualify 31 of • 32 national teams will participate in the FIBA World Cup 2019. the 32 nations that will compete in the FIBA World Cup 2019. • China automatically qualified as the host nation of the 2019 FIBA • China automatically qualifies as the host nation of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. World Cup. • 16 teams from the FIBA Americas zone are vying for seven qualifying • The remaining 31 nations will qualify through their FIBA zone World berths to the 2019 World Cup. Cup qualifying games. Each zone will qualify the following number of • The remaining 24 teams will advance out of FIBA’s three other zones: national teams: five from Africa, seven from Asia and 12 from Europe. *Africa - 5 Teams *Americas – 7 Teams FIBA AAMERIICAS WWORLD CCUP QQUALIFYING FFIRST RROUND *Asia (which now includes Oceania) – 7 Teams • The USA began its journey to the 2019 World Cup on Nov. 23 against *Europe – 12 Teams Puerto Rico in the first of six first-round qualifying games that will take place in three competition windows through July 2018. • The USA men have participated in 17 FIBA World Cups and have col- November 23-27, 2017 lected 12 medals - 5 gold medals (1954, 1986, 1994, 2010 and 2014), 3 Nov. 23, 2017 - USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 si lver medals (1950, 1959 and 1982) and 4 bronze medals (1974, 1990, (@ University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL) 1998 and 2006). USA teams own an overall win-loss record of 123-27. Nov. 26, 2017 – USA 91, Mexico 55 (@ Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse, Greensboro, NC) • Results from the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 will qualify seven teams directly for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Feb. 23, 2018 - USA 84, Cuba 48 Additionally, Olympic host, Japan, is automatically qualified, and four (@ Kaiser Permante Arena, Santa Cruz, CA) additional nations will qualify through four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Feb. 26, 2018 – USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 Tournaments that will be held in 2020 in advance of the Olympics. (@ Santa Cruz, CA) June 28-July 2, 2018 EXPERIENCE SSPEAKS *June 28, 2018 – USA vs. Mexico (@ Mexico City, Mexico Two member of the USA World Cup Qualifying Team coach staff and *July 1, 2018 – USA vs. Cuba (@ Havana, Cuba) 10 players boast of prior USA Basketball experience. USA head coach Jeff Van Gundy led the USA to a 5-0 record and to the FIBA AAMERIICAS WWORLD CCUP QQUALIFYING SSECOND RROUND 2017 FIBA AmeriCup Championship in August. He returned to the USA • After completion of the first round of games, the top three sidelines for the USA’s World Cup Qualifying games in November, lead- finishing teams in each of the four first-round groups advance to the ing the Americans to wins over Puerto Rico and Mexico, and in Febru- second round. The top three finishers from Group A and Group C will ary, leading theU SA to wins over Cuba and Puerto Rico. form second-round Group E, while the top three finishers from Group B USA assistant coach John Thompson Jr., was on the bench during the and Group D form second-round Group F. USA’s World Cup Qualifying games in November and served as an assistant for the 2008 USA Basketball U18 National Team that won a • Second-round games will be held during three windows of competition: silver medal at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Argentina. * September 13-17, 2018 * Nove mber 29-December 3, 2018 Returning from the November 2017 USA World Cup Qualifying Team * February 21-25, 2019 that finished 2-0 are: Reggie Hearn, Jon athan Holmes, Amile Jefferson and Xavier Munford. Back from the February 2018 USA World Cup • After completion of the Americas second-round games, seven teams Qualifying second window are: Taylor Braun, Aaron Harrison, David will qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, including the top three finish- Stockton and Rashawn Thomas. Additionally, Marcus Thornton and ing teams from second-round Group E and Group F, and the best fourth Trey McKinney Jones were both selected to attend the February USA placed team between Groups E and Group F. World Cup Qualifying Team training camp, but withdrew from consider- ation for the USA Team after signing 10-day contracts with NBA teams. Hearn, Holmes and Munford, in addition to World Cup Qualifying expe- FIBA WORLD CUP 2019 rience, also represented the USA at the 2017 AmeriCup and helped • The USA, two-time defending FIBA World Cup of Basketball for Men lead the U.S. to the gold medal with a perfect 5-0 record, and Myke champions, must qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup before attempt- Henry won a silver medal as a member of the 2016 USA Basketball 3x3 ing to earn a third-straight gold medal at the competition. World Cup Team.

6 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM NOTES

USA TTEAM NNOTES FIRST ROUND OPPONENT NOTES • Eleven players have USA Basketball experience – Braun (2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team-February); Harrison (2018 USA World Cup USA VVS.. PPUERTO RRIICO Qualifying Team-February and 2013 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team); First Round Game Dates/Results: Hearn (2017 USA World Cup Qualifying Team-November and 2017 USA USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 / Nov. 23, 2017, in Orlando, Florida AmeriCup Team); Henry (2016 USA 3x3 World Cup Team); Holmes USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 / Feb. 26, 2018, in Santa Cruz, CA (2017 USA World Cup Qualifying Team-November and 2017 USA Amer- FIBA World Ranking: 15th iCup Team); Jefferson (2017 USA World Cup Qualifying Team-Novem- USA All-Time Record vs. Puerto Rico: ber); McKinney Jones (2018 USA World Cup Qualifying training 54-9 camp-February); Munford 2017 USA World Cup Qualifying Team-No- Last Meeting: USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 (2018 FIBA World Cup Qualifier) vember and 2017 USA AmeriCup Team; Stockton (2018 USA World Cup USA Last Loss: 88-83 in 2005 FIBA Americas Championship Qualifying Team-February); Thomas (2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Notes: The U.S. is 5-1 against Puerto Rico in Olympic games; 8-1 in Team-February); and Thornton (2018 USA World Cup Qualifying train- World Cup games; 10-2 in FIBA Americas Championships contests. ing camp-February). • Nine players possess NBA experience, including – Caruso (37 The USA defeated Puerto Rico 111-100 in the 2006 World games); Harrison (35 games); Hearn (3 games); Henry (20 games); Championship. Johnson (28 games); Jones (32 games); McKinney Jones (1 game); The USA lost 92-73 to Puerto Rico in 2004 Olympics. Munford (20 games); Stockton (6 games). The USA defeated Puerto Rico 135-91 in 2007 Americas Championship. • All 14 players attending training camp boast of NBA G League playing experience. USA VVS.. MMEXICO • Nine of the players have played professionally overseas: Braun; First Round Game Dates/Results: Henry; Holmes; Johnson; Jones; McKinney Jones; Munford; Stockton; and Thornton. USA 91, Mexico 55 / Nov. 26, 2017 - at Greensboro, NC June 28, 2018 - at Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico) NBA CCALL-UPS FIBA World Ranking: 14th Fourteen players involved in the first two USA World Cup Qualifying USA All-Time Record vs. Mexico: 28-1 teams were signed to NBA contracts in 2017-18. Last Meeting: USA 91, Mexico 55 in 2017 FIBA World Cup Qualifier Markel Brown 4 Games - Houston Rockets USA Last Loss: 71-55 in the 2011 Pan America Games in Guadalajara, Larry Drew II 5 Games - New Orleans Pelicans Mexico. 3 Games - Philadelphia 76ers Notes: The U.S. is 2-0 versus Mexico in Olympic games; 3-0 in World Aaron Harrison 1 Game - Dallas Mavericks Cup games; and 3-0 in FIBA Americas Championships contests. Reggie Hearn 2 Games - Detroit Pistons The USA defeated Mexico 86-63 in 2014 World Cup preliminary play; Amile Jefferson 0 Games - Minnesota Timberwolves and the USA defeated Mexico 127-100 in the 2007 FIBA Americas Damion Lee 8 Games - Atlanta Hawks Championship. Trey McKinney Jones 1 Game - Indiana Pacers Xavier Munford 6 Games - Milwaukee Bucks USA VVS.. CCUBA Rodney Purvis 7 Games - OrlandoMagic First Round Game Dates: David Stockton 0 Games - Utah Jazz USA 84, Cub 48 / Marcus Thornton 0 Games - Cleveland Cavaliers Feb. 23, 2018, in Santa Cruz, CA Jameel Warney 3 Games - Dallas Mavericks July 1, 2018 - at Cuba (Havana, Cuba) Travis Wear 11 Games - Los Angeles Lakers FIBA World Ranking: 60th Trey McKinney Jones 1 Game - Indiana Pacers USA All-Time Record vs. Cuba: 28-1 Last Meeting: USA 84, Cuba 78 in 2018 FIBA World Cup Qualifier USA Last Loss: 73-69 in 1971 Pan American Games Notes: The U.S. is 1-0 versus Cuba in Olympic games; 2-0 in World Cup games; and 3-0 in FIBA Americas Championships contests.

7 JEFF VAN GUNDY 2018 USA MEN’S world cup qualifying TEAM head coach

BIOGRAPHY

FormerF NBANBA hheadd coachh JJeffff VVan GGundyd was an- was 19.619 6 pointsi t per game. nounced on July 5, 2017, as the head coach of the Also selected to lead the USA Basketball Men’s USA Basketball men’s national team that would World Cup Qualifying teams, as the USA head compete in the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 (formerly — THETHE VANVAN GUNDYGUNDY FILEFILE mentor he has paced the Americans to a 4-0 known as the FIBA Americas Championship) and record and the USA stands atop of the Group C Hometown: the FIBA World Cup Qualifying games’ first four standings with two first-round games remaining. Houston, Texas windows between November 2017 and September 2018. Playing Experience: Opening FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying play facing Puerto Rico on Thanksgiving day, the Amer- "I'm absolutely honored and h umbled to be able to Menlo College, 1981-82 icans pulled out an 85-78 win over Puerto Rico. Brockport, 1982-83 represent my country and USA Basketball in this Three days later his squad routed Mexico 91-55. Nazareth College, 1983–85 summer's AmeriCup and the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers," said Van Gundy. Returning three months later to lead the USA dur- Coaching Experience: ing the February window of the World Cup Qualify- In his first USA Basketball coaching assignment, McQuaid Jesuit H.S. (Head Coach), 1985-86 ing, coaching a different roster or players, Van Van Gundy led the USA to a 5-0 record and gold Providence College (Graduate Assistant, Gundy directed the USA to a win over Cuba (84-48) medal finish at the FIBA AmeriCup 2017, the FIBA Assistant), 1986-88 and to a second win over Puerto Rico (83-75). Americas zone championship. In claiming the title, Rutgers University (Assistant), 1988-89 New York Knicks (Assistant), 1989–96 New York Knicks (Head Coach), 1996–01 Houston Rockets (Head Coach), 2003-07

USA Basketball Coaching Experience: 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying February First Round (Head Coach), 2-0

2017 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying November First Round (Head Coach), 2-0

2017 USA AmeriCup Team (Head Coach), 5-0/Gold Medal

International Medals: Gold (1)

Van Gundy directed a USA squad comprised Fourteen players involved in the first two USA primarily of NBA G League play ers to victories World Cup Qualifying teams were signed to NBA over Panama, Uruguay on its home court, Domini- contracts in 2017-18. can Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands and Argentina on Van Gundy boasts of 18 seasons of NBA coaching its home court. Averaging 82.8 points a game, and experience, including 11 seasons as a head coach limiting opponents to 63.2 points a game, the and seven seasons as an assistant. All tallied, as a average margin of victory for the American team

8 head coach he compiled an overall record of 430-318 (.575), and led Van Gundy also spent six and a half seasons (1989-90 through 1995- teams to the NBA playoffs in nine of his 10 full seasons and posted a 96) as a New York Knicks assistant, and during that span, the Knicks 44-44 all-time playoff record. won three Atlantic Division titles, never finished lower than third in the Van Gundy was named head coach of the New York Knicks on March 8, division and qualified for the playoffs every year. 1996, and while in that capacity for seven seasons (1995-96 – 2001- He served as a 02), he compiled a graduate assistant 248-172 record and under Rick Pitino at led Knick teams to Providence Col- six NBA playoff ap- lege, helping the pearances. Providence Friars In 1996-97, his first advance to the 1987 full season as head NCAA Final Four. In coach, he his second season directed the Knicks with the Friars he to a 57-25 record, was promoted to which ranked tied assistant coach as for the third-best part of Gordon record in franchise Chiesa’s staff. Van history. In the lock- Gundy also spent out–shortened one season (1988- 1998–99 season, 89) as an assistant battling through nu- coach at Rutgers merous injuries, University. New York finished Van Gundy joined 27–23 and earned ESPN in 2007 as an NBA the eighth seed for the analyst and has called 11 playoffs. Van Gundy’s NBA Finals, the most Fi- Knicks went on to defeat nals ever for a TV game Miami, Atlanta and Indi- analyst. ana in the playoffs to ad- vance to the NBA Finals His father, Bill Van Gundy, where they lost to San was a head coach at Antonio. In advancing to Brockport State Unive r- the 1999 NBA Finals the sity and at Genesee Com- Knicks became the first munity College. Jeff's 8th-seeded team in NBA older brother, Stan, later history to reach the NBA became head coach of Finals. Nine games into the NBA's Miami Heat the 2001–02 season, Van and Orlando Magic and is Gundy resigned as New currently the head coach York’s head coach. and Director of Basket- ball Operations for the On June 10, 2003, Detroit Pistons. Van Gundy returned to the NBA and was named head coach of the Houston Rockets. In his four years (2003-04 – 2006-07) as the Rockets’ As a high school player, he was a two-time All Greater Rochester head mentor he compiled a record of 182-146 an d advanced Houston selection in 1979 and 1980, leading Brockport Central to the Class AA to three NBA playoffs. finals. He continued his career at Nazare th College where he earned All American honors while leading the Golden Flyers to an NCAA In his first season in Houston, the Rockets finished the 2003-04 season Division II Tournament berth in 1984. He remains the Nazareth career with a 45–37 record and made the NBA Playoffs for the first time in leader in free throw percentage at 86.8 percent. Van Gundy attended five years. In his second season, Houston compiled a record of 51-31 Yale University before transferring to Menlo College and ultimately and again advanced to the playoffs. The 51 wins marked Houston’s graduated from New York's Nazareth College in 1985. In 2011, Van first season with more than 50 wins in eight years. Two years later he Gundy received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from again led Houston to the playoffs and a 52-30 record. his alma mater, Nazareth College.

9 josh longstaff 2018 USA MEN’S world cup qualifying TEAM ASSISTANT coach

BIOGRAPHY

NBA G League Erie Bayhawks head coach Josh Longstaff was named on June 6, 2018, as an assistant coach for the USA’s World Cup Qualifying — thethe longstafflongstaff FFileile Games in June/July and September. Hometown: “It's an honor and humbling to be joining Coach Portland, Maine Van Gundy's staff and the USA Basketball family,” said Longstaff. “I'm looking forward to learning Playing Experience: from the coaches and players and embracing the Bryant University, 2001-2005 challenge that the competition will present as we prepare to represent our country.” Coaching Experience: NBA G LeagueErie Bayhawks In 2017-18 under Longstaff’s direction, the Erie (Head Coach), 2017-18 BayHawks finished with a record of 28-22, win- ning the franchise’s first-ever division title. Erie New York Knicks also (Assistant Coach), 2014-17 advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinal and Final for the first time in team history. Oklahoma City Thunder (Video Analyst and Player Development Selected the January 2018 NBA G League Coach of Coach), 2010-14 the Month, Longstaff finished third in the 2017-18 NBA G League Coach of the Year voting. Gorham High School (Maine) (Head Coach), 2008-10 Longstaff spent three seasons (2014-17) as an assistant coach with the New York Knicks after Portland High School (Maine) beginning his NBA coaching career with the (Assistant Coach), 2005-08 Oklahoma City Thunder (2010-14), first serving as player personnel and video coordinator for one year before being promoted to video analyst and player development coach. While a member of the Thunder staff, he helped Oklahoma City to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2011-12 West- ern Conference title as well as two conference fi- nals appearances. He joined the Latvia national basketball team for the summer of 2017 so he could work with the Knicks’ Kristaps Porzi is during EuroBasket 2017. ņģ A native of Portland, Maine, Longstaff was a four- year letterman at Bry ant University. Following graduation, he served three seasons (2005-08) as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Portland High School (Maine), and was head coach for two seasons (2008-10) at Gorham High School (Maine).

10 john thompson III 2018 USA MEN’S world cup qualifying TEAM ASSISTANT coach

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Former Georgetown University head coach John Thompson is also a two- Thompson III was named an assistant coach for time winner of the Black Coaches Association the USA National Team’s November 2017 and Feb- (BCA) Male Coach of the Year Award, was named — thethe thompsonthompson FileFile ruary 2018 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Games on the 2007 National Association of Basketball Hometown: Oct. 12, 2017. Coaches (NABC) Coach of the Year and was the 2013 Big East Conference Coach of the Year. Washington, D.C. Thompson, son of 1988 U.S. Olympic Team and longtime Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., Serving fo ur seasons (2000-01 – 2003-04) as head Playing Experience: boasts of pthree rior USA Basketball coaching ex- coach at his alma mater, Princeton University, his Princeton University, 1984-88 periences. teams compiled a 68-42 overall record, won or shared three Ivy League titles, while making three Coaching Experience: He served as an assistant with the 2008 USA Bas- post-season tournament appearances, including ketball U18 National Team that won a silver medal Georgetown University (Head Coach), two NCAA tournaments (2001 and 2004) and one 2004-17 at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, and NIT (2002). most recently assisted head mentor Jeff Van Princeton University (Head Coach), Gundy with the November 2017 and February 2018 Thompson also served as an assistant coach at 2000-04 USA World Cup Qualifying Teams, helping leads Princeton from 1995- 2000 and helped Princeton to the two teams to a 4-0 record. a record of 114-31, a Top 10 national ranking, Princeton University (Assistant), three Ivy League championships, five consecutive 1995-2000 “I am once again honored to work with the USA postseason appearances and one of the most Basketball World Cup Qualifying team,” said USA Basketball Coaching Experience: memorable wins in NCAA tournament history with Thompson. “It is a privilege to represent our coun- Princeton’s 43-41 victory over UCLA in 1996. 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying try working under coach Van Gundy. I cannot wait February First Round (Assistant), 2-0 to get into the gym with our players.” Thompson played basketball at Princeton while majoring in politics. As a forward, he played four 2017 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying Thompson brings to USA Basketball 17 years of seasons (1984-85 – 1987-88) for legendary coach November First Round (Assistant), 2-0 collegiate head coaching experience and a stellar Pete Carril and ranks fourth on Princeton's all- 346-193 (.641 winning percentage) all-time record. time assist leader list with 347. He was co-captain 2008 USA Basketball U18 National Team Taking the coaching reigns at Georgetown in 2004, of the 1988 team and shared the B.F. Bunn trophy (Assistant), 4-1/Silver Medal he directed the Hoyas for 13 seasons and compiled that year as one of the Tigers' Most Valuable 278-151 (.6 53) overall mark, including a 131-94 Players. International Medals: record in Big East Conference play. He led George- Thompson's wife, Monica, is also a Princeton grad Silver (1) town to 11 straight post-season tournaments, in- (Class of 1989). They have three children: Morgan, cluding eight NCAA tournaments and three NITs, John Wallace and Matthew. won three Big East Conference regular season ti- tles, advanced teams to three Big East Tourna- ment championships, winning the tourney title in 2007. After leading the Hoyas to the 2005-06 NCAA Tour- nament Sweet 16, Thompson, in 2006-07, guided the Georgetown to a 30-7 record, the Big East Con- ference regular season and tournament champi- onships and the NCAA Final Four.

11 FIBA, NBA, AAnd NCAA BBasketball Rule Differences RULE FIBA NBA NCAA Duration of Game ...... Four, 10-minute quarters ...... Four, 12-minute quarters ...... Two, 20-minute halves Overtime Duration ...... 5 minutes ...... 5 minutes ...... 5 minutes Duration Between Quarters ...... 2 minutes ...... 130 seconds ...... Not Applicable Length of Halftime ...... 15 minutes ...... 15 minutes ...... 15 minutes Court Length ...... 91' 10" x 49' 2.5" ...... 94' x 50' ...... 94' x 50' Size of Lane ...... 16’ x 19' ...... 16' x 19' ...... 12' x 19' Three-Point FG Distance ...... 22.15’ (21.65’ on baseline) ...... 23.75’ (21.98’ on baseline) ...... 20.5’ No Charge Semicircles ...... Yes (4’1.25” from center of basket) . .Yes (4’1.25” from center of basket) . . .Yes (4’ from center of basket) Shot Clock ...... 24 seconds ...... 24 seconds ...... 30 seconds Shot Clock Reset ...... Reset to 14 seconds when FG ...... FG attempt hits rim ...... FG attempt hits rim attempt hits rim Back Court Violation ...... 8 seconds ...... 8 seconds ...... 10 seconds Game Clock Stops After ...... Last 2 minutes of 4th quarter ...... Last minute of 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters, . .Last minute of second half and Successful FG and overtime Last 2 minutes of 4th quarter and OT last minute of overtime Player Foul Limit ...... 5 or 2 technical/unsportsman fouls . . .6 ...... 5 Bonus Free Throw ...... On 5th foul per quarter (2 FTs) ...... On 5th foul per quarter (2 FTs) ...... On 7th foul per half (1-and-1) Fourth quarter carries into OT On 10th foul per half (2 FTs) Number of Players Permitted . . . . .5 (three defensive, two offensive) . . . .5 (three defensive, two offensive) . . . .6 (four defensive, two offensive) On Free Throw Lane Jump Ball ...... Teams alternate possession ...... Alternate possession to start periods . .Teams alternate possession after opening jump ball after opening jump ball. Jump ball after opening jump ball for all other situations. Legal Alley-Oop ...... Yes ...... Yes ...... Yes Touch Ball On/Above Cylinder . . . .Yes ...... No ...... No Closely Guarded For 5 Seconds . . . .Yes (while holding the ball) ...... No ...... Yes (only while holding ball) Defensive 3 Seconds ...... No ...... Yes ...... No Flopping Rule/Faking Being Fouled Yes ...... Yes ...... Yes (Class A technical foul) Number of Referees ...... Three ...... Three ...... Three Timeouts - Non-Televised Game . . .2 60-second in 1st & 2nd quarters . .6 60/100-second timeouts during . . . . .4 75-second and 2 30-second 3 60-second in 3rd & 4th quarters regulation, 1 20-second per half. Each timeouts per team. All unused carry Maximum of 2 timeouts permitted team is limited to no more than 3 in over to second half. in the final 2 minutes of a game the 4th and 2 in the last two minutes Timeouts - Televised Game ...... Up to one additional TV timeout . . .Must be two 100-second timeouts . . . .(Games with 3 TV timeouts per half) is permissible per quarter in the 1st and 3rd periods, three 100- 1 60-second and 3 30-second and a second timeouts in 2nd and 4th periods unused 75-second and 2 unused 30- second carry over to second half Timeouts - Overtime ...... 1 additional 60-second ...... 2 60-second, teams are allowed ...... 1 additional 75-second (1 30-second no more than 1 60- second and in televised games) and any 1 20-second in final 2 minutes unused from regulation or prior overtime carry over Timeouts Called By ...... Head coach or assistant coach . . . . .Head coach or player in game ...... Head coach at dead ball or player when ball controlled by player’s team Size of Basketball ...... Maximum Circumference - 29” . . . .Around channels - 29.5" to 29.75” . . . .Maximum Circumference - 30” Maximum Weight - 20 ounces Across channels - 29 5/8”-29 7/8” Minimum Circumference - 29.5” Minimum Weight - 17.99 ounces Maximum Weight - 22 ounces Minimum Weight - 20 ounces Legal Jersey Numbers ...... All Numbers 00, 0-99 ...... Any one or two digit number ...... 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

12 meet the 2018 USA men’s world CUP qualifying TEAM ATHLETES #70 TAYLORBRAUN FORWARD | 6-7 | 210 College: North Dakota state university 2017-18 team: SALT LAKE CITY STARS (NBA g League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. • Named as a member of the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team on Feb. 20, 2018. Helped the USA to victories over Cuba (84-48) and Puerto Rico (83-75). Played in two games, averaged 8.5 minutes and 4.5 points per game. Professional Notes • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League Salt Lake City Stars. Played in 45 games, started 34 games, averaged 32.7 minutes, 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals. Shot 45.5 percent from the field, 39.2 percent from 3-point and 8.16 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2017-18 in two pre-season games for the NBA Utah Jazz, scored four points. • Played in 2016-17 for Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany), played in 40 games, start ed 39 games, averaged 25.0 minutes, 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists a game. Shot 43.1 percent from the field and 75.3 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2015–16 for Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany), played in 38 games, started 34, averaged 26.3 minutes, 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists a game. Shot 48.9 percent from the field, 34.4 from 3-point and 76.2 percent from the foul line. • Played for the Orlando Magic white team for the 2015 Orlando NBA Summer League. • Played in 2014–2015 for Okapi Aalstar (Belgium), played and started n 37 games averaged 31.6 minutes, 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists a game. Shot 53.0 percent from the field. • Played for the Phoenix Suns in 2014 on their summer league team in Las Vegas. College Notes • Played four seasons (2010-11 through 2013-14) at North Dakota State University. • In four seasons at North Dakota State, played in 116 games, started 107 games, compiled 1,651 points (17.6 ppg.), 672 rebounds (5.8 rpg.), 340 assists (2.9 apg.) and 152 steals (1.3 spg.). Shot 48.6 percent from the field, 341.4 percent from 3-point and 78.1 percent from the foul line. • Capped his collegiate career at NDSU ranked fourth in free throws made (454), seve nth in points (1,651), eighth in steals (153), ninth in made 3-point shots (125), and ninth in rebounds (671). • As a senior (2013-14), played and started in 32 games, averaged 34.0 minutes, 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals a game. Shot 47.1 percent from the field, 41.4 percent from 3-point and 78.5 percent from the foul line. Named Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American and Mid-Major All-American, Summit League Player of the Year, All-Summit League first team, NABC All-District (12) first team, 2014 Summit League All-Tournament Team. • As a junior (2012-13), played and started in 24 games, averaged 31.0 minutes, 15.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Shot 45.9 percent from the field, 43.5 percent from 3-point and 81.3 from the foul line. Named 2013 All-Summit League second team, 2013 Summit League All-Tournament Team. • As a sophomore (2011-12), played and started in 31 games, averaged 30.3 minutes, 15.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Shot 52.1 percent from the field, 45.0 percent from 3-point and 77.3 from the foul line. Named 2012 All-Summit League first team. • As a freshman ( 2010-11), played in 29 games, started 20 games, ave raged 25.0 minutes, 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Shot 49.4 percent from the field, 28.9 percent from 3-point and 74.4 from the foul line. Personal Notes • Is the son of Wayne and Kris Braun of Newberg, Oregon. Has four older sisters, Mallory, Kalie, Allison and Alexandra, and a younger brother, Nicholas.

14 #41 alex caruso GUARD | 6-5 | 205 College: Texas A&M university 2017-18 team: Los Angeles lakers (NBA)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. Professional Notes • Played in 2017-18 in 37 games, started seven games, for the NBA Los Angeles Lakers. Averaged 15.2 minutes, 3.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. Shot 43.1 percent from the field, 30.2 percent from 3-point and 70.0 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League South Bay Lakers. Played in 29 games, started 25 games, averaged 30.7 minutes, 19.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.0 steals a game. Shot 50.0 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from 3-point and 82.4 percent from the foul line. Ranked tied for sixth in the G League in assists. • Named 2018 All G League second team, 2018 NBA G League Showcase second team and to 2018 Midseason All-NBA G League Western Conference Team. • Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in pre-season, played in six games, averaged 19.5 minutes, 3.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals a game. • Played in 2016-17 for the NBA G League Oklahoma City Blue. Played in 50 games, started 46 games, averaged 30.3 minutes, 12.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.2 steals a game. Shot 45.9 percent from the field, 40.1 percent from 3-point and 74.9 percent from the foul line. • Played with the Los Angeles Lakers Las Vegas Summer League team in 2017, played in eight games, started two, averaged 22.2 minutes, 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals a game. • Played with the Philadelphia 76ers Summer League teams in 2016 in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Played in five games, started one game, averaged 14.6 minutes, 2.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. College Notes • Played four seasons (2012-13 - 2015-16) at Texas A&M University. • Ended his career at Texas A&M having played in 137 games, started 120, totaled 3,933 minutes (28.7 mpg.), 1,090 career points (8.0 ppg.), 513 rebounds (3.7 rpg.), finished as the school's all-time leader in assists with 649 (4.7 apg.) and in steals with 276 (2.0 spg.). Shot 45.5 percent from the field, 34.0 percent from 3-point and 68.5 percent from the foul line. • As a senior in 2015-16, played and started in 37 games, averaged 28.8 minutes, 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.1 steals a game. Shot 50.2 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from 3-point and 78.5 percent from the foul line. • Named 2016 All-SEC second team (Coaches) and 2016 SEC All-Defensive Team. • As a junior in 2014-15, played and started in 33 games, averaged 31.5 minutes, 9.1 points., 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists a game. Shot 46.3 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from 3-point. • As a sophomore in 2013-14, played in 34 games, started in 33 games, averaged 29.8 minutes, 9.0 points., 3.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists a game. Shot 46.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point. • As a freshman in 2012-13, played in 33 games, started 17 games, averaged 24.7 minutes, 5.5 points., 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists a game. Shot 37.3 percent from the field and 26.5 percent from 3-point. Personal Notes • Son of Mike and Jackie Caruso and has two sisters, Megan and Emily. • His father played four years at Creighton and is currently an associate athletic director at Texas A&M. • Grew up around the Texas A&M program, sand was a ball boy for the Aggies.

15 #81 AARON HARRISON GUARD | 6-6 | 209 College: University OF KENTUCKY 2017-18 team: Stockton Kings (NBA G league)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. • Named as a member of the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team on Feb. 20, 2018. Helped the USA to victories over Cuba (84-48) and Puerto Rico (83-75). Played and started in two games, averaged 21.5 minutes, a team second-best 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Shot 45.0 percent from the field and 45.5 percent (5-11) from 3-point. • Member of the 2013 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that lost to the World Select Team 112-98 in the Nike Hoop Summit. Played 12 minutes recorded two rebounds and one assist. Professional Notes • Played in 2017-18 in nine games, three starts,for the NBA Dallas Mavericks. Averaged 25.9 minutes, 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals a game. • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League Reno Bighorns. Played in 41 games, started 17 games, averaged 26.9 minutes, 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals a games. Shot 43.6 percent from the field, 42.5 percent from 3-point and 83.9 percent from the foul line. • Named 2018 All-NBA G League Showcase second team. • Played in 26 NBA games for the Charlotte Hornets in 2015-16-15 and 2017-18 seasons. Averaged 4.2 minutes, 0.7 points and 0.7 rebounds a game. Played in a total of 10 pre-season games for NBA Charlotte Hornets in 2015-16 and 2016-17, averaged 14.4 minutes, 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds a game. • Played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 Las Vegas and Salt Lake City Summer Leagues. Played in five Las Vegas Summer League games, averaged 14.2 minutes, 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist a game. • In 2016-17, played for G League Greensboro Swarm and Delaware 87ers. Played in a total of 39 games, started 29, averaged 32.3 minutes, 17.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals a game. Shot 43.7 percent from the field, 40.3 percent from 3-point and 82.6 percent from the foul line. • In 2015-16, played for G League Erie Bayhawks and Oklahoma City Blue. Played in a total of 13 games, started seven, averaged 29.9 minutes, 17.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals a game. College Notes • Played two seasons (2013-14 and 2014-15) at the University of Kentucky. • Played in 79 games, started 78 games, compiled 979 points (12.4 ppg.), 219 rebounds (2.8 rpg.) and 129 assists (1.6 apg.). Shot 41.0 percent from the field, 33.5 perc ent from 3-point and 78.7 percent from the foul line. • Helped lead Kentuck to the 2014 NCAA national championship game and to the 2015 NCAA Final Four. • As a sophomore (2014-15), played and started in 40 games, averaged 32.6 minutes and 13.7 points a game. Named 2015 All- Southeastern Conference (SEC) second team (Coaches) and 2015 SEC All-Tournament Team. • As a freshman (2013-14), played in 39 games, started 38 games, averaged 25.8 minutes and 11.0 points a game. Named 2014 SEC All-Tournament Team. • Converted on a pass from his twin brother, Andrew, for a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left to lift Kentucky to a 74-73 victory over Wis- consin in the Final Four semifinal. Also made the go-ahead 3 with 39.1 seconds left against Louisville in the Round of 16 and two nights later, with 2.3 seconds remaining, made a 3 to push Kentucky past Michigan and into the Final Four. Personal Notes • Is the son of Aaron and Marian Harrison. Played with his twin brother Andrew at Kentucky. Brother Andrew is currently a member of NBA Memphis Grizzlies.

16 #52 reggie hearn GUARD | 6-4 | 209 College: Northwestern university 2017-18 team: Grand Rapids Drive (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. • Named to 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team for the November first-round games on Nov. 14, 2017. Helped the USA to victories over Puerto Rico (85-78) and Mexico (91-55). Played and started in two games, averaged 23.0 minutes, 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds. Shot 57.1 percent from the field and 71.4 percent (5-7) from 3-point. • Member of the 2017 USA Men’s AmeriCup Team that captured gold with a 5-0 record. Played in all five games, started once, aver- aged 21.2 minutes a game, 10.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Shot 47.1 percent from the field, 47.6 percent (10-21) from 3-point and 66.7 percent from the foul line. Professional Notes • On Jan 15, 2018, signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons and Grand Rapids Drive. Played in three NBA games for the Detroit Pistons in 2017-18. Averaged 2.2 minutes, 1.0 points a game. • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League Grand Rapids Drive and Reno Bighorns. Played in 12 games for the Drive, started 11 games, averaged 34.7 minutes,14.8 points and 5.2 assists a game. Played in 14 games for the NBA G League Reno Bighorns, started 10 games, averaged 30.7 minutes,14.7 points and 4.6 assists a game. • Played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League. Played in three games, averaged 15.4 minutes, 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. • Played for the NBA G League Reno Bighorns in 2016-17. Played in 42 games, averaged 31.4 minutes, 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Shot 45.3 percent from the field, 44.2 percent from 3-point and 71.4 percent from the foul line. • Played for the G League Reno Bighorns in 2015-16. Played in 48 games, averaged 25.8 minutes, 11.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Shot 46.1 percent from the field, 44.2 percent from 3-point and 78.2 percent from the foul line. • Played for the G League Reno Bighorns in 2014-15. Played in 15 games, start ed one game, averaged 17.7 minutes, 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds a game. • Played for the G League Idaho Stampede in 2014-15. Played in 15 games, started three games, averaged 18.3 minutes, 6.7 points and 2.1 rebounds a game. • Played for the G League Idaho Stampede in 2013-14. Played in 14 games, started 36 games, averaged 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds a game. College Notes • Played four seasons (2009-10 and 2012-13) at Northwestern University. Played in 90 games, compiled 671 points (7.5 ppg.), 266 rebounds (3.0 rpg.) and 95 assists (1.0 apg.). Shot 45.9 percent from the field, 35.5 percent from 3-point and 75.5 percent from the foul line. • As a senior (2012-13), played and started in 30 games, averaged 33.0 minutes, 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists a game. Shot 44.3 percent from the field, 36.6 percent from 3-point and 73.8 percent from the foul line. Led the team and ranked No. 13 in the Big 10 in scoring. Named All-Big 10 honorable mention and Academic All-Big Ten. • As a junior (2011-12), played and started 33 games, averaged 26. minutes, 7.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists a game. As a sophomore (2011-12), played in 14 games, averaged 3.4 minutes and 1.4 point a game. Named Academic All-Big Ten. • As a freshman (2010-11), played in 13 games, averaged 1.9 minutes and 0.4 points a game. Personal Notes • Son of Lisa Hearn and Crane Hearn. • Father played basketball at Carthage College.

17 #84 myke henry GUARD | 6-6 | 210 College: Depaul University 2017-18 team: memphis hustle (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. • Represented USA Basketball at the 2016 FIBA 3x3 World Championship (Oct. 11-15 in Guangzhou, China), after aiding his team (3BALL Chicago Premier) to the 2016 USA Basketball 3x3 National Tournament championship. • Helped lead the USA to its best finish ever at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup after finishing with a 6-1 record and a silver medal -- the USA’s first and only podium finish at the 3x3 Worlds. • Scored 50 points (7.1 ppg.) and finished as the second leading scorer among the 80-athlete field and was named to the FIBA 3x3 World Cup all-tournament team. • Named MVP of the 2016 USA Basketball 3x3 National Tournament. Professional Notes • On January 13, 2018, signe d a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and he went on to play in 20 games and averaged 18.9 minutes, 5.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.1 assist and 1.6 steals a game. Shot 37.6 percent from the field, 32.8 percent from 3-point and 60.0 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League Oklahoma City Blue and Memphis Hustle. Played in 27 games with the Blue, averaged 28.9 minutes, 15.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1,9 steals a game. Shot 52.4 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from 3-point and 74.5 percent from the foul line. Played in 11 games for Memphis Hustle, averaged 27.0 minutes, 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. Shot 46.2 percent from the field, 44.3 percent from 3-point and 79.2 percent from the ful line. • Played for the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League in 2016–17 season. Played in 38 games, averaged 12.1 minutes, 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds a game. • Played in 2016-17 for Rayos de Hermosillo in Mexico and averaged 27.9 minutes, 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game. College Notes • Played two seasons (2011-12 - 2013-14) at the University of Illinois and two seasons (2014-15 - 2015-16) at DePaul University. • Redshirted the 2014-15 season at DePaul after transferring. • All together, played in 120 games, started 63 games, compiled 2,341 minutes (19.5 mpg.), 991 points (8.3 ppg.) and 465 rebounds (3.9 rpg.). Shot 47.5 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from 3 point and 70.3 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 63 games, compiled 809 career points and 366 rebounds in two seasons at DePaul. • As a senior at DePa ul in 2015-16, played and started 31 games, averaged 28.9 minutes, 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists a game. Shot 53.6 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from 3-point and 72.4 percent from the foul line. • As a junior at DePaul in 2014-15, played and started 32 games, averaged 28.1 minutes, 12.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists a game. Shot 46.4 percent from the field, 37.3 percent from 3 point and 68.7 percent from the foul line. • As a sophomore at Illinois in 2012-13, played in 35 games, averaged 10.5 minutes, 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds a game. • As a freshman at Illinois in 2011-12, played in 22 games, averaged 8.1 minutes, 3.1 points and 1.1 rebounds a game. Personal Notes • Son of Micheal Henry and Vanessa McKinney, has three sisters, Erica, Meme and Chiqualla.

18 #90 jonathanholmes Guard | 6-9 | 242 college: university of texas 2017-18 team: maine red claws (NBA g league)

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USA Basketball Notes • Named to 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team for the November first-round games on Nov. 14, 2017. Helped the USA to victories over Puerto Rico (85-78) and Mexico (91-55). Played and started in two games, averaged 8.5 minutes, 7.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, shot 71.4 percent from the field and 60.0 (3-5) percent from 3-point. • Member of the 2017 USA Men’s AmeriCup Tea m that captured gold with a 5-0 record. Played and started in team’s first three games before injuring his ankle. Averaged 12.3 minutes, 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds a game. Professional Notes • Played for the G League Maine Red Claws in 2017-18. Played and started in 11 games, averaged 24.9 minutes, 7.3 points and 7.4 rebounds. • Played for the Utah Jazz in the 2017 Las Vegas and Utah Summer Leagues. Pl ayed in one game in the Las Vegas Summer League and played in one game in the Utah Summer League. • Played for the G League Canton Charge in 2016-17. Played in 30 games, started 20 games, averaged 28.4 minutes, 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds. Shot 44.0 percent from the field overall, 37.2 percent from 3-point and 85.0 percent from the foul line. • Played with FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain) from November 2016 thro ugh January 2017, and in 10 games, averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game. • Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers on Sept. 26, 2016, and was waived on Oct. 20 after appearing in six preseason games. • Played for the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2016 NBA Summer League and in five games averaged 6.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 23.2 minutes per game. • Signed on Aug. 13, 2015, with the Los Angeles Lakers and was waived on Oct. 23, 2015, after appearing in two preseason games. During his second Laker preseason game, he tore his right labrum and was ruled out for six months. • Undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, joined the Boston Celtics for the 2015 NBA Summer League. In eight games, seven starts, he averaged 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 20 minutes per game. College Notes • Played four seasons at the University of Texas. Compiled 1,166 points (9.2 ppg.), 749 rebounds (5.9 rpg.), 113 blocked shots and averaged 23.1 minutes over 127 career games. • As a senior (2014-15), played in and started 32 games, averaged 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocked shot a game. Named All-Big 12 honorable mention. • As a junior (2013-14), played in 32 games, started 31 games, averaged 24.3 minutes per game, led the team in scoring (12.8 ppg) and ranked second on the team in rebounding (7.2 rpg) and third in blocks (40). Named All-Big 12 second team and was selected the team’s Most Valuable Player and shared the team’s Most Improved Player award. • As a sophomore (2012-13), played and started in 29 games, averaged 5.6 rebounds per game to lead the team and ranked 16th in the Big 12 Conference. • As a freshman (2011-12), played in all 34 games, started 17 games, averaged 7.1 points, ranked second on the team in rebounding with 4.8 rpg. and was third in blocked shots (20). Personal Notes • Is the son of Daryl and Angela Holmes. • His father, Daryl, played football at the University of Nebraska; older sister, Amber, played basketball for four years at Southeast Missouri State (2009–12), while his younger brother, Sterling, attended Richland College and transferred to Texas Lutheran University in Seguin.

19 #91 amile jeffersoN FORWARD | 6-9 | 222 College: duke University 2017-18 team: iowa wolves (NBA g league)

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USA Basketball Notes • Named to 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team for the November first-round games on Nov. 14, 2017. Helped the USA to victories over Puerto Rico (85-78) and Mexico (91-55). Played in two games, started one game, averaged 13.5 minutes, 4.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Professional Notes • Signed a contract to play with the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 11, 2018. • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Iowa Wolves. Played in 47 games, started 46 games, averaged 34.9 minutes, 17.8 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Shot 62.3 percent from the field and 72.9 percent from the foul line. • Led the G League in 2017-18 in rebounding (12.9 rpg.). • Named 2018 All G League second team, 2018 All-Rookie first team, 2018 All-Defensive first team, 2018 NBA G League Showcase first team and 2018 Midseason All-NBA G League Western Conference Team . • Participated in the Minnesota Timberwolves 2017-18 preseason training camp, played four minutes in one preseason game. • Played with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League games. Played in five games, started two games, averaged 11.0 minutes, 2.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. College Notes • Played four seasons (2011-12 through 2015-16) at Duke University. Played in a Duke record 150 games, which ranks tied for seventh in NCAA history. Helped lead Duke to a 124-26 record in games in which he played, the third-most victories in Duke history. • In his four seasons, played in 150 games, started 103 games, compiled 1,079 points (7.2 ppg.) and 944 rebounds (6.3 rpg.). • Finished his career ranked third in Duke history in offensive rebounds (361), seventh in blocks (138), 11th in total rebounds (944) and 59th in scoring (1,079). Capped his career with the second-best field goal percentage in Duke history at 62.0. • Was just the 11th player in Duke history to amass 1,000 points and 900 rebounds in his career. • Member of the 2014-15 Duke team that claimed the NCAA national championship. • A three-time team captain and the only Duke player to be named to the All-ACC Academic Team four times. • Named as a 2016-17 Senior CLASS Award finalist in collegiate basketball. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award honors the attributes of NCAA Division I senior student- athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. • As a medical redshirt senior (2016-17), played and started in 35 games, averaged 29.7 minutes, 10.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks a game. Named 2017 ACC All-Tournament second team. • As a senior (2015-16), started the first nine games and averaged 11.4 points and 10.3 rebounds a game, while shooting 68.3 percent from the floor. Missed Duke’s final 27 games with a right foot fracture. • As a junior (2014-15), play ed in 39 games, started 26 games, averaged 6.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, shot 63.1 percent from the floor. • As a sophomore (2013-14), played in all 35 games, started 26 games, averaged 6.5 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 64.4 percent from the field. Named 2014 ACC All-Tournament second team. • As a freshman (2012-13), played in 32 games, started seven games, averaged 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. Personal • Son of Malcolm Musgrove and Quetta Jefferson, has a brother, Malcolm, and four sisters, Amoni, Amesa, Amea and Milan. • His father played basketball at Delaware State University from 1992-94.

20 #51 Nick Johnson GUARD | 6-3 | 200 College: university of arizona 2017-18 team: Austin Spurs (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. Professional Notes • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Austin Spurs. Played in 48 games, started 41 games, averaged 31.4 minutes, 11.7 points, 4.2. rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals a game. Shot 35.6 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from 3-point and 83.9 perc ent from the foul line. • Led Austin to 2018 NBA G League title (won best of three series 2-0) and was named MVP of the finals. Recorded in game one, 17 points (6-13 FGS, 3-4 3pt FGs), six rebounds, two assists in 28 minutes of play. In game two recorded 17 points (5-6 3pt FGs), four rebounds and three assists. • Played in 2016-17 for NBA G League Austin Spurs. Played in 34 games, started 25, averaged 28.9 minutes, 10.4 points, 3.7 re- bounds and 3.0 assists. Shot 39.8 percent from the field, 32.3 percent from 3-point and 73.8 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2015-16 for NBA G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Played in 20 games, started 18 games, averaged 33.9 minutes, 18.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals a game. Shot 42.8 percent from the field, 28.3 percent from t3-point and 78.9 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2014-15 in 28 regular season games with the Houston Rockets, averaged 9.4 minutes, 2.6 points and 1.4 assists a game. Shot 34.7 percent from the field, 23.8 percent from 3-point and 68.0 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2014-15 in nine playoff games for the NBA Houston Rockets. Averaged 5.4 minutes and 1.3 points a game. • Played in six NBA preseason games in 2015 with the Houston, six games in 2016 with Denver and four games with Orlando in 2017. • Played in 2018 with the Portland Trail Blazers at Las Vegas Summer League , Orlando Magic during the 2017 Orlando Summer League and the Houston Rockets during the 2015 Las Vegas and Orlando Summer Leagues. • Played in 2016-17 for Bayern Munich (Germany). Played in 49 games in all league, averaged 8.2 points and 2.5 rebounds a game. • Selected by the Houston Rockets with the 42nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. College Notes • Played three seasons (2011-12 - 2013-14) at the University of Arizona. Played in 108 games, started 101 games, compiled 1,333 points (12.3 ppg.), 395 rebounds (3.7 rpg.) and 305 assists (2.8 apg.). Shot 42.1 percent from the field, 35.9 percent from 3-point and 73.4 percent from the foul line. Named 2014 The Sporting News, NABC and USBWA All-American first team, A.P. All-American second team, Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year, 2014 All-Pac-12 first team, 2014 Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, 2014 Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. • As a junior in 2013-14, played and started in 38 games, averaged 33.0 minutes, 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals a game. Shot 43.2 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from 3-point and 78.1 percent from the foul line. • As a sophomore in 2012-13, played and started in 35 games, averaged 31.4 minutes, 11.5 points., 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 steals a game. Shot 44.8 percent from the field, 39.3 percent from 3-point and 71.3 percent from the foul line. • As a freshman in 2011-12, played in 35 games, started in 28 games, ave raged 28.1 minutes, 8.9 points., 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 as- sists a game. Named 2012 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. Personal Notes • Son of Joe and Michelle Johnson, has one brother, Chris. • Father, Joey, is a former college (College of Southern Idaho and Arizona State University) and professional basketball player; He is the nephew of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson.

21 #43 kevin jones center | 6-8 | 250 College: west virginia university 2017-18 team: baskonia (spain)

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USA Basketball Notes • Announced as participating in the 2017 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team training camp on June 11, 2018. Professional Notes • Played in 2012-13 in 32 games, for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers. Averaged 10.4 minutes, 3.0 points and 2.4 rebounds a game. • Played two NBA preseason games with Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012-13 and three games with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014-15. • Played in 2012-13 and 2013-14 for the NBA G League Canton Charge. Played in 50 games, started 49 games, averaged 32.2 minutes, 18.2 points and 8.8 rebounds a games. Shot 51.2 percent from the field and 75.2 percent from the foul line. • Selected as a 2014 G League All-Star, played for Futures, recorded 14 points in 20.1 minutes of action. • Has played professionally for San Miguel Beerman in the Philippines (2013-14), Cholet Basket in France (2014-15), KK Partizan in the Adriatic League and Serbian League (2015-16), Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia’s VTB United League and Euroleague (2016-17), and JSF Nanterre in France, Laboral Kutxa Baskonia in Spain and the Euroleague and JSF Nanterre in the Basketball Champions League (2017-18). College Notes • Played four seasons (2008-09 - 2011-12) at West Vi rginia University. • Played in 139 games, started 104 games, compiled 4,350 minutes (31.3 mpg.), 1,822 points (13.1 ppg.) and 1,049 rebounds (7.6 rpg.). Shot 49.4 percent from the field and 67.7 percent from the foul line. • As a senior in 2011-12, played and started in 33 games, averaged 38.4 minutes, 19.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocked shots a game. Shot 50.9 percent from the field and 78.0 percent from the foul line. • Named 2012 consensus All-American second team, 2012 NABC All-American second team, 2012 A.P. All-American second team, 2012 USBWA All-American second team, 2012 Sporting News All-American third team, 2012 All-Big East Conference first team. • As a junior in 2010-11, played and started in 33 games, averaged 34.9 minutes, 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game. Shot 44.7 from the field and 60.4 percent from the foul line. Named All-Big East Conference honorable mention. • As a sophomore in 2009-10, played and started in 38 games, averaged 33.0 minutes, 13.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game. Shot 52.1 percent from the field and 66.1 percent from the foul line. Set a school season record with 135 offensive rebounds. • Named 2010 Big East Confere nce All-Tournament Team. • As a freshman in 2008-09, played in 35 games, averaged 19.3 minutes, 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds a game. Shot 49.5 percent from the field. Personal Notes • Is the son of the son of Patricia Jones and Fred DeJarnet. • In high school, he led Mount Vernon to back-to-back New York state championships.

22 #85 trey mckinney jones forward | 6-5 | 220 College: miami university 2017-18 team: fort wayne mad ants (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Selected on Feb. 8, 2018, to participate in the 2018 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Training Camp but withdrew after signing a contract with the NBA Indiana Pacers on Feb 21, 2018. Professional Notes • Signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers on Feb 21, 2018. Played in one game with the Pacers in 2017-18. • Played in 2017-18 for the NBA G League Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Play ed in 36 games, started six games, averaged 26.9 minutes, 12.0 ppg., 3.1 rpg. and 2.7 assists a game. Shot 51.1 percent from the field, 40.3 percent from 3-point and 76.8 percent from the foul line. • Participated in the Milwaukee Bucks 2017-18 preseason training camp, played in two preseason games, averaged 1.5 points • Played for the Miami Heat in the 2017 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Played and start ed four games, averaged 29.2 minutes, 9.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists a game. • Played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2017 Orlando NBA Summer League. Played and started five games, averaged 24.1 minutes, 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. • Played four full seasons (2013-15 - 2016-18) with the NBA G League Fort Wayne Mad Ants and played in 147 games, 114 starts, compiled 2,137 points (14.5 ppg.), 639 rebounds (4.4 rpg.) and 381 assists (2.6 apg.). • Named 2014 All-Rookie third team and 2014 NBA D-League Showcase second team. • Played internationally in 2014-15 for BCM Gravelines (France), played in 2015-16 for Egis Kormend (Hungary) and Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel). College Notes • Played two seasons (2008-09 and 2009-10) at Missouri-Kansas City and two seasons (2011-12 and 201 2-13) at the University of Miami. • All totaled, in four seasons, played in 130 games, started 84 games, averaged 25.6 minutes, compiled 998 points (7.7 ppg.), 445 rebounds (3.4 rpg.) and 202 assists (1.6 assists). Shot 44.4 percent from the field, 36.3 percent from 3-point and 74.0 percent from the foul line. • Ranks 6th all-time for Miami in career 3-point percentage (.385). • In 69 games, 46 games start ed, at Miami, averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes. Shot 43.6 percent (193-of-443) from the field, 38.5 percent (99-of-257) from 3-point and 81.5 percent (75-of-92) from the foul line . • As a senior (2012-13) at Miami, played in 36 games, started 34 games, averaged 30.4 minutes, 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Named 2013 ACC All-Tournament second team and to ACC Academic honor roll. • As a junior (2011-12) at Miami, played in 33 games, started 12 games, averaged 24.1 minutes, 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists a game. Shot 46.7 percent from the field. • Sat out the 2010-11 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules. • As a sophomore (2009-10) at Missouri-Kansas City, played in 30 games, started 25 games, averaged 28.5 minutes, 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. • As a freshman (2008-09) at Missouri-Kansas City, played in 31 games, started 13 games, averaged 18.7 minutes, 3.6 and 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists a game. Named to the Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team. Personal Notes • Is the son of Dwight Jones and Luann McKinney and Ed Schmitt. • Uncle, Mark Jones, played in the NBA for the Orlando Magic.

23 #31 xavier munford GUARD | 6-3 | 190 College: university of rhode island 2017-18 team: wisconsin Herd (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Named to 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team for the November first-round games on Nov. 14, 2017. Helped the USA to victories over Puerto Rico (85-78) and Mexico 91-55). Played in two games, averaged team-highs of 25.0 minutes and 13.0 points a game, while adding 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Shot 52.6 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from 3-point. • Member of the 2017 USA Men’s AmeriCup Team that captured gold with a 5-0 record. Played in all five games, averaged 19.2 minutes per game, 10.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Shot 45.0 percent from the field, 33.3 percent (5-15 3pt FGs) from 3 point and 90.9 (10-11 FTs) from the foul line. Professional Notes • Signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan 7, 2018. Played in six games for the Bucks in 2017-18. • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Wisconsin Herd. Played in 34 games, started 33 games, averaged 36.7 minutes, 24.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5,2 assists and 1.7 steals a game. Shot 50.9 percent from the field and44.4 percent from 3-point. • Played in two games for the Golden State Warriors in the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. • Has played in 14 regular seasons and four Playoff games for NBA Memphis Grizzlies in 2015-16. • On Feb. 3, 2017, Munford left the Greensboro Swarm and signed with FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain). Played in 11 games, averaged 7.0 minutes and 1.5 points per game. • Played during the 2016-17 season for the Greensboro Swarm, played and started in 30 games, averaged 37.2 minutes, 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. • Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 and 2016 NBA Summer League. • Named to 2016 NBA D-League West All-Star Team recorded 14 points, three rebounds, five assists in 24.7 minutes of action. • Played in 2015-16 for the G League Bakersfield Jam. Played in 41 games, started 37 games, averaged 33.7 minutes, 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists. Shot 49.0 percent from the field, 41.2 percent from 3-point and 81.1 perc ent from the foul line. • Played in 14 regular season games in 2015-16 with Memphis, averaged 17.4 minutes, 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Also played in four NBA Playoff games, averaged 22.3 minutes, 4.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. • Appeared in 48 games, started 16 games, for G League Bakersfield Jam in 2014–15, averaged 21.7 minutes, 10.8 points a game. College Notes • Transferred to the University of Rhode Island for his final two seasons (2012-13 through 2013-14). Played and started in 61 games, averaged 35.5 minutes per game, compiled 1,045 points (17.1 ppg.), 210 rebounds and 134 assists. Shot 39.8 percent from the field, 33.5 percent from 3-point (130-388 3pt FGs) and 71.0 percent from the foul line. • Became the fastest player in Rhode Island history to reach the 1,000-point plateau, getting there in his final home game. • As a senior (2013–14), played in 32 games, averaged 35.6 minutes, 16.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. • As a junior (2012–13), played in 29 games, averaged 35.4 minutes, 17.4 points (ranked third in the Atlantic 10 Conference), 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Named to the USBWA All-District I team. • Transferred to Iowa Western Community College for his sophomore season (2011-12), averaged 16.6 points per game to lead the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC). Shot 37.0 percent (90-241 3pt FGs) from 3-point. Helped guide Iowa Western to a 24–9 record and was named a 2011–12 NJCAA Division I All-American. • As a freshman (2010-11), played at Miami Dade College and averaged 17.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 32 games. Shot 39.0 percent (72-184 3pt FGs). Was named FCSAA's Newcomer of the Year and All-NJCAA Region 8 first team. Personal Notes • Son of Zamora and Darren Munford, and has a younger brother, Elijah.

24 #30 DAVID STOCKTON Guard | 5-11 | 165 college: Gonzaga university 2017-18 team: Stockton Kings (NBA g league)

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USA Basketball Notes • Named as a member of the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team on Feb. 20, 2018. Helped the USA to victories over Cuba (84-48) and Puerto Rico (83-75). Played in two games, averaged 19.0 minutes, 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists a game. Shot 33.3 percent from the field and 66.7 percent (2-3) from 3-point. Professional Notes • Signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz, played in two games in 2017-18. • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Reno Bighorns. Played in 39 games, started 15, averaged 28.2 minutes, 16.3 points, 5.2 assists and 1.7 steals a game. Shot 44.9 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from 3 point and 86.4 from the foul line. • Played in three NBA regular season games for the Sacramento Kings during the 2014-15 season. Averaged 11.0 minutes, 2.7 points and 3.0 assists a game. • Played in five NBA pre-season games in 2015-16 and 2016-17 with the Sacramento Kings. Averaged 9.6 minutes, 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists a game. Shot 50.0 percent from the field, 60.0 percent from 3 point and 66.7 percent from the foul line. • Played for Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns during the past four NBA Las Vegas Summer Leagues. Played in 11 games, started five , averaged 17.4 minutes, 7.3 points, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals a game. Shot 38.9 percent from the field. • Played in 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 for the G League’s Reno Bighorns. Appeared in 103 games, started 91 games, averaged 31.5 minutes, compiled 1,917 points (18.6 ppg.), 390 rebounds (3.8 rpg.) 798 assists (7.7 apg.) and 178 steals (1.7 spg.). Named 2015 G League All-Rookie second team. • Record ed 37 points and 22 assists in a G League game versus the Texas Legends (3/6/2015). • Played internationally during the 2016-17 season. Played for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL, and also played for Cedevita (Croatia) in the Adriatic League Liga ABA and Eurocup. • Participated in the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. • Was selected by Maine Red Claws in Round 3 with pick 4 in the 2014 Annual NBA Development League Draft. College Notes • Played four seasons (2010-11 - 2013-14) at Gonzaga University. Played in 139 games, started 38, averaged 19.7 minutes per game, compiled 661 points (4.8 ppg.), 225 rebounds (1.6 rpg.), 423 assists (3.0 apg.) and 167 steals (1.2 spg.). Shot 42.3 percent from the field, 30.4 percent from 3-point and 70.0 percent from the foul line. • As a senior (2013-14), played and started 36 games, averaged 27.8 minutes, 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals a game. Shot 43.4 percent from the field and 75.6 percent from the foul line. Named 2014 WCC All-Tournament Team. • As a junior (2012-13), played in 35 games, started one game, averaged 18.7 minutes, 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals a game. Shot 40.7 percent from the field. • As a sophomore (2011-12), played in 33 games, started one game, averaged 16.8 minutes per game, 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists a game. • As a freshman (2010-11), played in 34 games, averaged 15.6 minutes, 4.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists a game. Shot 46.0 percent from the field and 33.0 percent from 3-point. • Redshirted the 2009-10 season. Personal Notes • Son of John and Nada Stockton, has two sisters, Lindsay and Laura, and three brothers, Houston, Michael and Samuel. • Father, John, played 19 years for the Utah Jazz and is a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member. Father won two gold medals as a member of the 1992 and 1996 U.S. Olympic basketball teams.

25 #86 RASHAWN THOMAS FORWARD | 6-8 | 230 College: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi university 2017-18 team: OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE (NBA G League)

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USA Basketball Notes • Named as a member of the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team on Feb. 20, 2018. Helped the USA to victories over Cuba (84-48) and Puerto Rico (83-75). Played in two games, averaged 16.0 minutes, 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds a game. Shot 42.9 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the foul line. Professional Notes • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Oklahoma City Blue. Played in 46 games, started 35 games, averaged 28.8 minutes, 13.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals a game. Shot 46.0 percent from the field and 66.8 percent from the foul line. • Played for Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2017-18 NBA Orlando Summer League. Played in five games, started one, averaged 4.8 points and 3.6 rebounds a game. • Participated in the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. College Notes • Played four seasons (2013-14 - 2016-17) at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi University. • In four seasons at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, played in 125 games, started 93, averaged 27.8 minutes, compiled 2,033 points (16.3 ppg.), 958 rebounds (7.7 rpg.), 174 assists (1.4 apg.) and 217 blocked shots (1.7 bpg.) Shot 54.6 from the field, 30.0 percent from 3-point and 67.2 percent from the foul line. • Left Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranked sixth in total points, fifth in field goals made and third in free throws made. Rewrote the record books at A&M-Corpus Christi, amassing 18 different program bests, including career points (2,033), rebounds (961), blocks (217) and double-doubles (34). • As a senior in 2016-17, played in 34 games, started 33 games, averaged 33.7 minutes, 22.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocked shots a game. Shot 52.4 percent from the field, 37.8 percent from 3-point and 72.1 percent from the foul line. Named 2017 All-Southland first team, Southland All-Defensive Team and NABC All-District (23) first team. • As a junior in 2015-16, played in 33 games, started 32 games, averaged 26.4 minutes, 16.6 points., 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots a game. Shot 55.2 percent from the field. Named 2016 Southland Defensive Player of the Year, All-Southland first team, Southland All-Defensive Team and NABC All-District (23) first team. • As a sophomore in 2014-15, played in 33 games, started 28 games, averaged 27.7 minutes, 13.7 points., 7.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots a game. Shot 54.8 percent from the field. Named All-Southland second team, 2015 NABC All-District (23) second team. • As a freshman in 2013-14, played in 25 games, averaged 21.9 minutes, 10.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots a game. Shot 59.2 percent from the field. Personal Notes • Is the son of Marshalee Thomas. Has two siblings, Jashawn Talton and Nita Jackson.

26 #80 marcus thornton guard | 6-4 | 190 college: College of William & mary 2017-18 Team: south bay lakers (NBA g league)

BIOGRAPHY

USA Basketball Notes • Selected on Feb. 8, 2018, to participate in the 2018 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Training Camp but withdrew after signing a contract with the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 22, 2018. • Played for the USA in the inaugural NBA G League International Challenge on Feb. 18, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The USA defeated Mexico 88-67, recorded 10 points in 22:14 of action. Professional Notes • Signed a contract to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 22, 2018. • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League Canton Charge. Played in 49 games, started 43 games, averaged 36.1 minutes, 18.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists a game. Shot 41.8 percent from the field, 39.1 percent from 3-point and 77.4 percent from the foul line. • Played in 2016-17 for NBA G Leag ue Maine Red Claws, played in 12 games, started six games, averaged 27.1 minutes, 13.6 points. Shot 45.7 percent from the field, 35.9 percent from 3 point and 71.0 percent from the foul line. • Played for Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2017-18 NBA Orlando City Summer League. Played in five games, averaged 13.3 minutes, 1.8 points and 1.4 assists a game. • Played for Boston Celtics during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 NBA Las Vegas and Salt Lake City Summer Leagues. • Played internationally during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. Played in 2015-16 for the Sydney Kings in the Australian NBL. Played in 28 games, stated in 27 games, averaged 29.2 minutes, 12.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. Played in 2016- 17 for Consultinvest VL Pesaro (Italy), played in 30 games, averaged 28.5 minutes and 13.5 points. • Selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round with the 15th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. College Notes • Played four seasons (2011-12 - 2014-15) at the College of William & Mary. Played in 127 games, started 107 games, averaged 34.1 minutes, compiled 2,178 points (17.2 ppg.), 324 rebounds (2.6 rpg.) and 308 assists (2.4 apg.). Shot 43.0 from the field, 40.2 percent from 3-point an d 78.9 percent from the foul line. • Ranks as W&M’s all-time leading scorer, holds school records for 3-pointers made (325), games played (127), 3-pointers made per game (2.56), minutes played (4,328) and minutes played per game (34.1). Ranks third in free throws made (435), fifth in field goals made (709), fifth in 3-point percentage (.402), ninth in scoring average (17.1) and is 11th in assists (308). • As a senior in 2014-15, played in 33 games, started 32 games, averaged 36.7 minutes, 20.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game. Shot 45.6 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from 3-point and 83.0 percent from the foul line. Named 2015 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Year, All-CAA first team and CAA All-Tournament Team. • As a junior in 2013-14, played in 32 games, started 3 games, averaged 35.6 minutes, 18.7 points., 2.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists a game. Shot 43.5 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from 3 point and 77.9 percent from the foul line. Named 2014 All-CAA first team, CAA All-Tournament Team and NABC All-District (10) first team • As a sophomore in 2012-13, played and started in 30 games, averaged 36.3 minutes, 18.8 points., 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 bassists a ga me. Shot 44.1 percent from the field, 43.7 percent from 3-point and 82.7 percent from the foul line. Named 2013 All-CAA second team, NABC All-District (10) first team. • As a freshman in 2011-12, played in 32 games, started 12 games, averaged 27.8 minutes, 11.0 points., 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists a game. Named 2012 CAA All-Rookie Team. Personal Notes • Is the son of Wayne and Debra Thornton. Brother, Andre Brooks, played basketball at Bridgeport University.

27 28 USA BASKETBALL men’s world CUP qualifying HISTORY     

USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 second half.” Nov. 23, 2017 The teams traded baskets in the third quarter and Puerto Rico pushed its advantage to 57-51 with 2:51 left in the third quarter. Looking to its returning AmeriCup gold medalists, the USA Getting six points from Munford, the U.S. ripped off 10 straight earned its first World Cup Qualifying win after recording an 85-78 points to regain the lead 61-57 with 50 seconds left in the third. victory over Puerto Rico in the two teams opening game of FIBA The U.S. took a 61-58 lead into the game’s final 10 minutes, World Cup Qualifying first-round play at the University of Central but Puerto Rico battled back to even the score 63-63. Florida’s CFE Arena in Orlando. The U.S. finally managed to create some breathing space as In the win, the USA received a double-double of 17 points and Semaj Christon and Munford each scored five points in a 10-2 USA a game-high 11 rebounds from 2017 AmeriCup MVP Jameel run that lifted the red, white and blue to a 73-65 lead with 5:21 left Warney and 17 points and eight rebounds from USA AmeriCup in the game. gold medalist Reggie Hearn. Puerto Rico never again got closer than four points as the USA “I was really proud of our guys. For those of our players that held-off Puerto Rico for the 85-78 win. have played in a FIBA game, I think (they) knew what to expect, In addition to Hearn and Warney scoring 17 each, the USA was but those that had not played in a FIBA game, it was harder for aided by Munford’s 12 points and Markel Brown added 10 points. them initially to adapt and adjust,” said USA head coach Jeff Van The USA bench outscored Puerto Rico’s bench 49-28, and the Gundy. “We got hit with haymakers early, and I was really proud of USA dominated the glass and outrebounded Puerto Rico 44-26, in- our guys. We played well down the stretch and we made big time cluding 17 offensive boards. plays. I’m really proud of them, happy for them.” The USA shot 49.2 percent from the field and made 10-of-21 Puerto Rico came out firing and nailed six 3-pointers in the 3-pointers. Puerto Rico made 45.2 percent from the floor and shot game’s first 7:12 to grab control 18-10. USA center Travis Wear 12-of-25 from 3. scored five consecutive points and Warney scored off of an offen- sive rebound to help reduce the deficit, and after the first 10 USA 91, Mexico 55 minutes the USA Nov. 26, 2017 trailed 23-17. Starting the game USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 with six-straight 3- November 23, 2017 Puerto Rico USA 91, Mexico 55 continued to counter pointers, the USA November 26, 2017 USA MIN FG FT R A PF PTS relied on a balanced Hearn* 33 6-11 2- 4 8 1 0 17 each U.S. rally and MEX MIN FG FT R A PF PTS Meeks* 3 0- 1 0- 0 0 0 0 0 with 4:03 left in the scoring attack to Giron* 24 2- 9 1- 2 6 2 2 6 Brown* 22 3- 7 2- 2 4 3 2 10 second quarter, defeat Mexico 91-55 Hernandez* 30 1-11 0- 0 7 2 1 2 Holmes* 3 0- 1 0- 0 0 0 0 0 Puerto Rico led 33-29. on Nov. 26 at the Mata* 10 1- 2 2- 4 3 0 2 4 Sloan* 25 3- 9 2- 2 4 2 1 9 Behind five Greensboro Coliseum Stoll* 26 4-11 1- 3 3 4 1 11 Toscano* 34 3-10 2- 4 4 2 1 8 Millsap 10 1- 3 3- 4 4 0 3 5 Fieldhouse (NC). Wear 19 3- 6 0- 0 4 2 3 7 points from Xavier Meza 12 0- 1 0- 0 0 2 2 0 Warney 29 8-11 1- 1 11 0 1 17 Munford, another Four U.S. players Benitez 18 0- 2 0- 0 2 1 3 0 Jefferson 10 1- 1 1- 2 1 0 0 3 AmeriCup returner, finished with 14 Machado 7 0- 1 2- 2 1 0 0 2 Christon 18 2- 3 0- 0 1 4 2 5 the USA outscored points each, including Garibay 16 4- 5 0- 0 2 0 1 10 Ramos 23 4- 9 2- 2 7 0 1 12 Munford 28 5-12 0- 0 4 4 2 12 Puerto Rico 9-2 to Brown, Jonathan Drew DNP-Injured Totals 200 19-61 10-17 35 13 14 55 Totals 200 32-65 11-15 44 16 14 85 take its first lead, Holmes, Munford and 38-35. The lead was Wear, who added 10 USA MIN FG FT R A PF PTS Hearn* 13 2- 3 0- 0 4 1 0 6 PUR MIN FG FT R A PF PTS rebounds to finish Sanchez* 34 4- 5 0- 0 5 1 2 11 short lived as Puerto Jefferson* 17 3- 6 0- 0 7 1 0 6 J. Diaz* 15 1- 4 0- 0 4 2 1 2 Rico scored the first with a double-double. Brown* 27 5-10 0- 0 2 2 2 14 Rodriguez* 30 5-11 0- 0 2 8 1 13 half’s final four “I was very, very Holmes 14 5- 6 1- 2 5 2 1 14 Huertas* 29 3- 8 2- 2 5 2 1 8 points to take a 39-38 proud of our team,” Sloan* 27 0- 4 0- 0 2 7 2 0 Millsap 17 1- 4 3- 5 4 3 2 5 Vassallo* 23 5-10 2- 2 1 2 1 16 lead at halftime. remarked Van Gundy. Clemente 11 1- 3 2- 2 4 0 2 4 Wear 23 6- 9 1- 2 10 1 2 14 G. Diaz 11 0- 2 0- 0 1 1 1 0 “We let them off “Nine days together, Warney 20 3- 8 0- 0 5 1 2 6 Andujar 7 0- 1 1- 2 0 2 2 1 the hook in the first they worked hard. It’s Meeks 3 1- 2 2- 2 0 0 1 4 Rivera 10 2- 2 0- 0 0 1 3 5 half by giving them really hard to put a Christon 17 2- 6 3- 3 1 1 2 8 Collier 18 3- 5 1- 2 1 0 2 7 easy shots, letting group together that Munford 22 5- 7 2- 2 3 2 2 14 Clavell 12 4-11 2- 3 1 0 0 11 quickly unless players Drew DNP-Injured Totals 200 28-62 10-13 26 19 16 78 them on the glass Totals 200 33-65 12-16 43 21 16 91 and out on the are selfless, and we Mexico 12 17 18 8 -- 55 USA 17 21 23 24 -- 85 break,” said Warney. had a bunch of self- Puerto Rico 23 16 19 20 -- 78 USA 25 15 32 19 -- 91 “We stopped turning less guys who sacri- 3PT FGs-USA (10-21): Hearn 3-4, Munford 2-6, the ball over and ficed not only their 3PT FGs-Mexico (7-34): Stoll -8, Ramos 2-5, Garibay 2-3, Giron 1-5, Hernandez 0-7, Toscano 0- Brown 2-3, Sloan 1-3, Wear 1-2, Christon 1-1, time, but participating Holmes 0-1, Millsap 0-1; Puerto Rico (12-25): started getting re- 4, Benitez 0-1, Machado 0-1; USA (13-24): Brown Vassallo 4-7, Sanchez 3-4, Rodriguez 3-4, Clavell bounds. We started in the G League, to 4-6, Holmes 3-4, Munford 2-4, Hearn 2-3, Wear 1-3, 1-4, Rivera 1-1, Huertas 0-3, Clemente 0-1, G. Diaz playing our game represent their coun- Christon 1-1, Sloan 0-1, Millsap 0-1, Meeks 0-1; 0-1; TO-USA 16, Puerto Rico 11; BLKS-USA 3, and that’s what try. I couldn’t be TO-Mexico 18, USA 13; BLKS-Mexico 1, USA 2; Puerto Rico 5; STLS-USA 3, Puerto Rico 7. happened in the more proud of them.” STLS-Mexico 7, USA 8.

30 The USA shot a solid 50.8 percent (33-65 FGs) from the field, close as Mexico would get for the remainder of the game. but it was even better from 3-point, where it was 54.2 percent (13- An offensive rebound and score from Warney ended Mexico’s 24 3pt FGs). run, and the USA closed the first half by outscoring it opponent 8-2 Despite having a short training window in which to develop to lead 40-29 at halftime. team chemistry, the USA also tallied 21 assists, including seven The second half began with a fast break score by Brown off an from Donald Sloan. assist from Sloan, and the USA was on its way to a 32-point third The U.S. offense was not the only highlight, however. It’s de- quarter, while allowing Mexico just 18 points to lead 72-47 after fense also was impressive, limiting Mexico to 31.1 percent (19-61 three periods. FGs) from the field and converting 18 turnovers into 21 points. “I think we played great collectively as a group,” Brown said. “We came out and executed our game plan,” Wear said. “We “Everybody came out there and played their part well, whether hit them first right off the bat. We let them go on a little run at the rebounding the ball, playing defense, passing it or scoring it.” end of the (first) half. But, we came back and executed down the The USA reached its largest lead of the game, 39 points, when stretch and got it done.” local favorite and University of North Carolina alumni Meeks Overall in the first period, the USA sank seven 3-pointers, made two free throws with 57.2 seconds remaining in the game. highlighted by 3-of-3 shooting from beyond the arc by Holmes, and Mexico tallied just eight points to the USA’s 19 in the fourth, and the U.S. ended the quarter with a 25-12 lead. Sloan dribbled out the clock on the USA’s final possession for a 91-55 After the USA pushed its advantage to 32-15 just 3:20 into the win. second period, Mexico fought back with a 12-0 run that closed the Larry Drew II missed a second-straight game due to a strained gap to just five points, 32-27. right hamstring, while Reggie Hearn was limited to 13 minutes Despite outscoring the USA 17-15 in the quarter, that was as after suffering a sprained right ankle during the second quarter. USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Roster - November 2017 NO NAME POS HGT WGT #AGE G LEAGUE TEAM/COLLEGE/HOMETOWN 5 Markel Brown G 6-3 185 25 Oklahoma City Blue/Oklahoma State/Alexandria, LA 4 Semaj Christon G 6-3 190 25 Free Agent/Xavier/Cincinnati, Ohio 6 Larry Drew II G 6-2 180 27 Sioux Falls Skyforce/UCLA/Woodland Hills, CA 10 Reggie Hearn G 6-4 209 26 Reno Bighorns/Northwestern/Fort Wayne, IN 7 Jonathan Holmes F 6-9 242 24 Maine Red Claws/Texas/San Antonio, TX 14 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 222 24 Iowa Wolves/Duke/Philadelphia, PA 15 Kennedy Meeks C 6-10 263 22 Raptors 905/North Carolina/Charlotte, NC 11 Elijah Millsap F 6-6 225 30 Iowa Wolves/Louisiana–Lafayette/Grambling, LA 9 Xavier Munford G 6-3 190 25 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island/Newark, NJ 8 Donald Sloan G 6-3 205 29 Texas Legends /Texas A&M/Dallas, TX 13 Jameel Warney F 6-7 259 23 Texas Legends/Stony Brook/Plainfield, NJ 12 Travis Wear F 6-10 229 27 South Bay Lakers/UCLA/Long Beach, CA Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Mo McHone, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: John Thompson, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD) Team Scout: Ken McDonald, USA Basketball Video Coordinator: Brad Jones, USA Basketball # Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the November FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (Nov. 26, 2017).

November 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Cumulative Statistics NAME G/S MIN/AVG FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST TO BLK STL Xavier Munford 2/0 26/13.0 10- 19 .526 4- 10 .400 2- 2 1.000 7/ 3.5 26/ 13.0 6 4 1 3 Markel Brown 2/2 49/24.5 8- 17 .471 6- 9 .667 2- 2 1.000 6/ 3.0 24/ 12.0 5 2 1 1 Jameel Warney 2/0 49/24.5 11- 19 .579 0- 0 .--- 1- 1 1.000 16/ 8.0 23/ 11.5 1 3 1 1 Reggie Hearn 2/2 46/23.0 8- 14 .571 5- 7 .714 2- 4 .500 12/ 6.0 23/ 11.5 2 4 0 0 Travis Wear 2/0 42/21.0 9- 15 .600 2- 5 .400 1- 2 .500 14/ 7.0 21/ 10.5 3 3 0 1 Jonathan Holmes 2/2 17/ 8.5 5- 7 .714 3- 5 .600 1- 2 .500 5/ 2.5 14/ 7.0 2 0 0 0 Semaj Christon 2/0 35/17.5 4- 9 .444 2- 2 1.000 3- 3 1.000 2/ 1.0 13/ 6.5 5 2 0 2 Elijah Millsap 2/0 27/13.5 2- 7 .286 0- 2 .000 6- 9 .667 8/ 4.0 10/ 5.0 3 4 0 2 Donald Sloan 2/2 52/26.0 3- 13 .231 1- 4 .250 2- 2 1.000 6/ 3.0 9/ 4.5 9 4 0 0 Amile Jefferson 2/1 27/13.5 4- 7 .571 0- 0 .--- 1- 2 .500 8/ 4.0 9/ 4.5 1 1 1 1 Kennedy Meeks 2/1 6/ 3.0 1- 3 .333 0- 1 .000 2- 2 1.000 0/ 0.0 4/ 2.0 0 0 0 0 USA TOTALS 2 400 65-130 .500 23- 45 .511 23- 31 .742 87/43.5 176/ 88.0 37 29 4 11 OPP. TOTALS 2 400 47-123 .382 19- 59 .322 20- 30 .667 62/31.0 133/ 66.5 32 29 7 14

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USA 84, Cuba 48 up 10 unanswered points in the first 4:11. But, Cuba’s Osmel Oliva Feb. 23, 2018 his two straight 3s, and Van Gundy called a timeout at 5:09. After The USA earned its third straight World Cup Qualifying the break, the USA closed the third quarter by outscoring Cuba 11- victory with a convincing 84-48 win over Cuba in its first game of 6 to lead 62-36. the second window of FIBA World Cup Qualifying first-round play The USA continued to push through the end of the game, reach- at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California. ing its largest lead of 36 points at the game’s end as Stockton put up The game was a rout from the start, with the USA holding two points from the free throw line to end the game 84-48 win. Cuba scoreless for the first 4:40 while building a 15-0 lead. Over- all, the U.S. defense held Cuba to just 25.0 percent from the field USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 (16-64 FGs) and forced 19 turnovers. Feb. 26, 2018 “We’re happy with the win,” said USA head coach Jeff Van After leading by as many as 22 points in the third quarter, the Gundy. “We also know that there is much improvement to be made if USA World Cup Qualifying Team found itself defending a one- we’re to compete against Puerto Rico. But, I was really happy for point lead with 5:44 remaining against Puerto Rico at Kaiser Per- Xavier (Silas), he played outstanding basketball. In my short time with manente Arena in Santa Cruz, California. But, it was the USA that him, he’s a tremendous pro, gets himself ready to play and it shows.” rallied to come out victorious 83-75. Rodney Purvis led the USA in its win over Cuba with 14 Sinking free throws down the stretch to help seal the win, the points, Xavier Silas added 13, David Stockton scored 10 to go with USA also was helped by its 42.3 percent shooting from 3-point three assists and Devin Williams tallied eight points and game- (11-26 3pt FGs) and a 46-36 rebounding advantage. highs of 12 rebounds and six assists. The win improved the USA to 4-0 in first-round play and “I came out with a lot of intensity and just stuck with what the assured the Americans of advancing to the second round of FIBA coaches were planning for the last seven, eight days, Williams said. World Cup Qualifying play. “Just being who I am The game was hard-fought, with 53 fouls called, and, thanks to and the reason that its boisterous fans, Puerto Rico, seemed to be playing a home game USA 84, Cuba 48 I’m here, just con- as the away team. February 23, 2018 tinue to do that and “I’m very proud USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 CUB MIN FG FT R A PF PTS take it to another of our players,” said February 26, 2018 Guzman* 19 0- 6 0- 0 1 3 1 0 level.” Van Gundy. “Obvi- PUR MIN FG FT R A PF PTS Justiz* 23 3- 6 0- 0 10 1 2 6 Sanchez* 19 2- 4 0- 0 1 3 5 4 Molina* 24 0- 7 1- 2 4 1 1 1 After the USA’s ously, we had a rough J. Diaz* 20 6- 8 0- 1 2 1 1 12 Rivero* 28 2-10 0- 0 3 0 2 5 hot start, Cuba sank second half, but that Rodriguez* 20 2- 7 0- 2 3 5 5 5 Oliva* 20 3- 9 2- 2 2 1 5 10 a free throw for its was due to how good Andujar* 32 2- 5 0- 0 7 2 3 4 Mensia 12 4- 8 2- 2 5 0 0 11 first point in the a team Puerto Rico is. Clavell* 33 6-18 9-10 6 1 2 23 Torres 15 1- 7 2- 2 2 1 0 4 Clemente 21 1- 3 2- 2 4 0 2 4 Valdez 11 2- 6 0- 0 1 0 3 5 game at 5:20 in the We have the utmost Colon 3 0- 0 0- 0 0 0 0 0 Roque 8 0- 1 0- 0 0 1 2 0 first, and then put respect for their Rivas 6 1- 2 0- 0 0 0 0 2 Marin 14 1- 2 1- 2 4 0 4 4 together a 7-2 stretch coaches and players Rivera 5 0- 0 0- 0 2 0 0 0 Martinez 12 0- 0 0- 0 3 3 1 0 to cut the deficit to and how hard they Gaston 5 0- 2 2- 2 3 0 1 2 Rodriguez 14 0- 2 2- 2 1 1 1 2 19-8. play, their depth. Totals 200 16-64 10-12 42 12 22 48 Collier 15 2- 3 4- 5 2 1 5 8 Stockton pulled “I think what Browne 21 5-15 1- 2 4 5 2 11 USA MIN FG FT R A PF PTS up for a jumper with happens is, I think it’s Totals 200 27-67 18-24 36 18 26 75 Williams* 20 4-10 0- 0 12 6 2 8 2.3 seconds left in subconscious, but you USA MIN FG FT R A PF PTS Silas* 17 5-11 0- 0 4 1 0 13 Williams* 23 0- 5 4- 4 11 1 4 4 Lee* 20 0- 5 3- 4 2 3 0 3 the first quarter, start to play the score Wear* 25 0- 4 2- 4 9 1 4 2 Drew* 19 2- 5 3- 4 2 4 2 7 however, to give the instead of the game,” Silas* 23 2- 7 3- 3 3 3 4 9 Harrison* 22 3- 7 2- 2 3 3 3 9 USA a 21-8 lead at Van Gundy contin- Drew* 25 6- 9 0- 0 5 7 4 14 Gee 6 1- 1 1- 2 4 1 2 3 the first break. ued. “You get up 22 Harrison* 21 6-13 0- 0 2 0 3 16 Wear 21 3- 8 0- 0 4 0 2 6 Gee 6 1- 1 0- 0 1 0 1 2 Thomas 16 2- 4 1- 2 8 1 3 5 The second and as a player you Thomas 16 1- 3 7-10 3 1 2 9 Braun 8 2- 2 0- 0 0 1 1 4 quarter was the don’t try to let up, but Braun 9 2- 3 0- 0 1 0 1 4 Stockton 22 3- 8 3- 4 2 3 2 10 most evenly matched it only took the end of Lee 13 1- 3 2- 4 2 1 1 4 Willis 6 1- 4 0- 0 2 0 0 2 of the game, and the that third quarter Stockton 16 1- 4 4- 4 3 4 3 7 Purvis 23 6-10 1- 3 0 1 1 14 USA increased its where they went from Totals 200 32-75 14-21 54 24 18 84 Purvis 23 4-10 2- 4 2 1 0 12 lead by just four 17 to 12, and then we Willis DNP Totals 200 24-62 24-33 46 19 27 83 Cuba 8 16 12 12 -- 48 points after throw the ball away USA 21 20 21 22 -- 84 outscoring Cuba 20- on the inbound pass, Puerto Rico 13 17 22 23 -- 75 USA 20 27 19 17 -- 83 3PT FGs-Cuba (6-25): Oliva 2-4, Valdez 1-4, 16 to lead 41-24 at and now it’s 10. So, Riveron 1-3, Mensia 1-2, Marin 1-1, Guzman 0-4, halftime. we have a lot of mis- 3PT FGs-Puerto Rico (3-22): Clavell 2-10, Ro- Molina 0-3,Torres 0-3, Rodriguez 0-1; USA (6-27): The USA steps that I’m sure if driguez 1-2, Browne 0-7, Clemente 0-2, Collier 0-1; Silas 3-6, Harrison 1-4, Purvis 1-3, Stockton 1-2, started the second we were going to be USA (11-26): Harrison 4-7, Purvis 2-5, Silas 2-4, Wear 0-5, Lee 0-3, Drew 0-2, Willis 0-2; TO-Cuba Drew 2-4, Stockton 1-1, Williams 0-2, Lee 0-2, Wear 19, USA 7; BLKS-Cuba 4, USA 1; STLS-Cuba 4, half, much like the together for the rest 0-1; TO-Puerto Rico 11, USA 14; BLKS-Puerto USA 8. first half, and racked of the year, we’d Rico 3, USA 0; STLS-Puerto Rico 7, USA 14.

32 learn from. Obviously, we were disappointed with that stretch, but I Most of the third quarter was much like the first half, but the was even prouder of how we responded down the stretch to make momentum changed when Puerto Rico’s Gian Clavell, who enough big plays, good plays, to finish the game against a team that finished with 23 points, converted on a four-point play with 1:18 … we have had two game against them and they both could have left in the quarter. That kicked off a 23-2 run for Puerto Rico that gone either way. We win one by seven and one by eight, but it stretched into the fourth quarter, and Puerto Rico trailed by just one could have gone either way.” point, 68-67, with 5:44 to go. Aaron Harrison led the USA with 16 points; Larry Drew II The next few minutes were back and forth, and Puerto Rico added 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds; while Rodney remained within one point before the USA found some breathing Purvis scored 12 points. As a team the USA collected 14 steals. room. At 3:50 Purvis slammed home a fast break dunk, which was “I thought we played hard, gave a lot of energy and, like coach followed by a jumper from Harrison to put the USA ahead 76-71 said, big ups to Puerto Rico,” Drew said. “They’re a great team. with 3:05 left. Though Puerto Rico made one free throw next, They fought their way back into the game, which I knew was Devin Williams, Purvis, David Stockton and Xavier Silas all sank probably going to happen at some point. You don’t just bury a team free throws down the stretch to help secure the 83-75 win. like Puerto Rico, as much pride as they have in their country and “It was a great game,” Harrison said. “They are a good team, everything they’re fighting for and going through. I also want to so we knew they were going to make a run. So, we just had to stay thank them for bringing out the best in us.” mentally tough and figure out how to win. So, that’s what we did. Seven U.S. scorers put points on the board in the first period to “I think our will showed up,” Harrison added. “Coach talked help the USA take a 20-13 lead, and that momentum carried into about being relentless all 10 days that we were together, so I think the second quarter, with the USA increasing its advantage by 10 we were all definitely relentless at the end of the day. Everyone points to 47-30 at halftime. stepped up and made big plays.” USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Roster - February 2018 NO NAME POS HGT WGT #AGE G LEAGUE TEAM/COLLEGE/HOMETOWN 15 Taylor Braun F 6-7 210 26 Salt Lake City Stars/North Dakota State/Newberg, OR 6 Larry Drew II G 6-2 180 27 Sioux Falls Skyforce/UCLA/Woodland Hills, CA 11 Alonzo Gee F 6-6 220 30 Sioux Falls Skyforce/Alabama/Riviera Beach, FL 7 Aaron Harrison G 6-6 209 23 Reno Bighorns/Kentucky/Richmond, TX 4 Damion Lee G 6-6 210 25 Santa Cruz Warriors/Louisville/Baltimore, MD 9 Rodney Purvis G 6-4 205 24 Lakeland Magic/Connecticut/Plymouth, NC 13 Xavier Silas F 6-5 198 30 Northern Arizona Suns/Northern Illinois/Austin, TX 5 David Stockton G 5-11 165 26 Reno Bighorns/Gonzaga/Spokane, WA 14 Rashawn Thomas F 6-8 230 23 Oklahoma City Blue/Texas A&M-Corpus Christi/Oklahoma City, OK 12 Travis Wear F 6-10 229 27 South Bay Lakers/UCLA/Huntington Beach, CA 10 Devin Williams F 6-9 255 23 Maine Red Claws/West Virginia/Cincinnati, OH 8 Derek Willis F 6-9 228 22 Grand Rapids Drive /Kentucky/Mount Washington, KY Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: Mo McHone, USA Basketball Assistant Coach: John Thompson, USA Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ed Lacerte, ProSports Therapy, Inc. (Waltham and Westford, MA) Team Scout: Ken McDonald, USA Basketball Video Coordinator: Brad Jones, USA Basketball # Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the February FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (Feb. 26, 2018).

February 2018 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Cumulative Statistics NAME G/S MIN/AVG FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST TO BLK STL Rodney Purvis 2/0 46/23.0 10- 20 .500 3- 8 .375 3- 7 .429 2/ 1.0 26/ 13.0 2 1 0 1 Aaron Harrison 2/2 43/21.5 9- 20 .450 5- 11 .455 2- 2 1.000 5/ 2.5 25/ 12.5 3 1 0 0 Xavier Silas 2/2 40/20.5 7- 18 .389 5- 10 .500 3- 3 1.000 7/ 3.5 22/ 11.0 4 3 0 1 Larry Drew II 2/2 44/22.0 8- 14 .571 2- 6 .333 3- 4 .750 7/ 3.5 2 1/ 10.5 11 3 0 1 David Stockton 2/0 38/19.0 4- 12 .333 2- 3 .667 7- 8 .875 5/ 2.5 17/ 8.5 7 3 0 3 Rashawn Thomas 2/0 32/16.0 3- 7 .429 0- 0 .--- 8- 12 .667 11/ 5.5 14/ 7.0 2 1 0 1 Devin Williams 2/2 43/21.5 4- 15 .267 0- 2 .000 4- 4 1.000 23/11.5 12/ 6.0 7 2 0 1 Travis Wear 2/1 46/23.0 3- 12 .250 0- 6 .000 2- 4 .500 13/ 6.5 8/ 4.0 1 2 0 2 Taylor Braun 2/0 17/ 8.5 4- 5 .800 0- 0 .--- 0- 0 .--- 1/ 0.5 8/ 4.0 1 1 0 1 Damion Lee 2/1 33/16.5 1- 8 .125 0- 5 .000 5- 8 .625 4/ 2.0 7/ 3.5 4 1 0 0 Alonzo Gee 2/0 12/ 6.0 2- 2 1.000 0- 0 .--- 1- 2 .500 5/ 2.5 5/ 2.5 1 1 0 0 Derek Willis 1/0 6/ 6.0 1- 4 .250 0- 2 .000 0- 0 .--- 2/ 2.0 2/ 2.0 0 0 1 1 USA TOTALS 2 400 56-137 .409 17- 53 .321 38- 54 .704 100/50.0 167/ 83.5 43 21 1 12 OPP. TOTALS 2 400 43-131 .328 9- 47 .191 28- 36 .777 78/39.0 123/ 61.5 30 30 7 11

33 NOVEMBER 2017 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM First Row (L-R): Markel Brown (Oklahoma City Blue); Samaj Christon (Free Agent); Larry Drew II (Sioux Falls Skyforce); Reggie Hearn (Reno Bighorns); Xavier Munford (Wisconsin Herd; Donald Sloan (Texas Legends). Second Row (L-R): Mo McHone, assistant coach; Ed Lacerte, athletic trainer; Ken McDonald, scout; Elijah Millsap (Iowa Wolves); Jonathan Holmes (Maine Red Claws); Amile Jefferson (Iowa Wolves); Kennedy Meeks (Raptors 905); Jameel Warney (Texas Legends); Travis Wear (South Bay Lakers); John Thompson III, assistant coach; Brad Jones, video coordinator; Jeff Van Gundy, head coach. Not Pictured: Stephen Foley (Sanford Health), team physician.

FEBRUARY 2018 USA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TEAM First Row (L-R): Taylor Braun (Salt Lake City Stars); Xavier Silas (Northern Arizona Suns); Larry Drew II (Sioux Falls Skyforce); David Stockton (Reno Bighorns); Rodney Purvis (Lakeland Magic); Aaron Harrison (Reno Bighorns). Second Row (L-R): Jeff Van Gundy, head coach; Ed Lacerte, athletic trainer; John Thompson III, assistant coach; Damion Lee (Santa Cruz War- riors); Devin Williams (Maine Red Claws); Derek Willis (Grand Rapids Drive); Travis Wear (South Bay Lakers); Rashawn Thomas (Oklahoma City Blue); Alzonzo Gee (Sioux Skyforce); Ken McDonald, scout; Brad Jones, video coordinator; Mo McHone, assistant coach.

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B Taylor Braun Feb. 2018 Salt Lake City Stars/North Dakota State Markel Brown Nov. 2017 Oklahoma City Blue/Oklahoma State C Semaj Christon Nov. 2017 Free Agent/Xavier D Larry Drew II Feb. 2018 Sioux Falls Skyforce/UCLA Nov. 2017 Sioux Falls Skyforce/UCLA G Alonzo Gee Feb. 2018 Sioux Falls Skyforce/Alabama H Aaron Harrison Feb. 2018 Reno Bighorns/Kentucky Reggie Hearn Nov. 2017 Reno Bighorns/Northwestern Jonathan Holmes Nov. 2017 Maine Red Claws/Texas J Amile Jefferson Nov. 2017 Iowa Wolves/Duke L Damion Lee Feb. 2018 Santa Cruz Warriors/Louisville M Kennedy Meeks Nov. 2017 Raptors 905/North Carolina Elijah Millsap Nov. 2017 Iowa Wolves/Louisiana Xavier Munford Nov. 2017 Wisconsin Herd/Rhode Island P Rodney Purvis Feb. 2018 Lakeland Magic/Connecticut S Xavier Silas Feb. 2018 Northern Arizona Suns/Northern Illinois David Stockton Feb. 2018 Reno Bighorns/Gonzaga Donald Sloan Nov. 2017 Texas Legends /Texas A&M T Rashawn Thomas Feb. 2018 Oklahoma City Blue/Texas A&M-Corpus Christi W Jameel Warney Nov. 2017 Texas Legends/Stony Brook Travis Wear Feb. 2018 South Bay Lakers/UCLA Nov. 2017 South Bay Lakers/UCLA Devin Williams Feb. 2018 Maine Red Claws/West Virginia Derek Willis Feb. 2018 Grand Rapids Drive/Kentucky

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Taylor Braun February WCQ Markel Brown 4 Games - Houston Rockets November WCQ Larry Drew II 5 Games-New Orleans Pelicans November WCQ /February WCQ 3 Games-Philadelphia 76ers Alonzo Gee February WCQ Aaron Harrison 1 Game-Dallas Mavericks February WCQ Reggie Hearn 2 Games-Detroit Pistons November WCQ Jonathan Holmes November WCQ Amile Jefferson 0 Games-Minnesota Timberwolves November WCQ Damion Lee 8 Games-Atlanta Hawks February WCQ Kennedy Meeks November WCQ Elijah Millsap November WCQ Xavier Munford 6 Games-Milwaukee Bucks November WCQ Rodney Purvis 7 Games-OrlandoMagic February WCQ Xavier Silas February WCQ Donald Sloan November WCQ David Stockton 0 Games-Utah Jazz February WCQ Rashawn Thomas February WCQ Jameel Warney 3 Games-Dallas Mavericks November WCQ Travis Wear 11 Games-Los Angeles Lakers November WCQ / February WCQ Devin Williams February WCQ Derek Willis February WCQ

Terrence Jones February WCQ Training Camp Trey McKinney Jones 1 Game-Indiana Pacers February WCQ Training Camp Marcus Thornton 0 Games-Cleveland Cavaliers February WCQ Training

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MOST POINTS: MOST FTM: 17, Reggie Hearn vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/24/17 7, Rashawn Thomas vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 17, Jameel Warney vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/24/17 MOST FTA: MOST FGM: 10, Rashawn Thomas vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 8, Jameel Warney vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/24/17 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: MOST FGA: 1.000 (4-4), David Stockton vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 13, Aaron Harrison vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 1.000 (4-4), Devin Williams vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18

HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: MOST REBOUNDS: .833 (5-6), Jonathan Holmes vs. Mexico ...... 11/26/17 12, Devin Williams vs. Cuba ...... 2/23/18

MOST 3PM: MOST ASSISTS: 4, Aaron Harrison vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 7, Larry Drew II vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18

MOST 3PA: MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: 7, Aaron Harrison vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 1, Derek Willis vs. Cuba ...... 2/23/18 1, Markel Brown vs. Mexico ...... 11/26/17 HIGHEST 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: 1, Amile Jefferson vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/23/17 1.000 (1-1), David Stockton vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 1, Xavier Munford vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/23/17 1.000 (1-1), Semaj Christon vs. Mexico ...... 11/26/17 1, Jameel Warney vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/23/17 1.000 (1-1), Semaj Christon vs. Puerto Rico ...... 11/23/17 MOST STEALS: 2, David Stockton vs. Puerto Rico ...... 2/26/18 2, Xavier Munford vs. Mexico ...... 11/26/17

    

MOST POINTS: 91 vs. Mexico, 11/26/17 MOST FTM: 24 vs. Puerto Rico, 2/26/18 MOST FGM: 33 vs. Mexico, 11/26/17 MOST FTA: 33 vs. Puerto Rico, 2/26/18 MOST FGA: 75 vs. Cuba, 2/23/18 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: .733% (11-15) vs. Puerto Rico, 11/23/17 HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: .508% (33-65) vs. Mexico, 11/26/17 MOST REBOUNDS: 54 vs. Cuba, 2/23/18 MOST 3PM: 13 vs. Mexico, 11/26/17 MOST ASSISTS: 24 vs. Cuba, 2/23/18 MOST 3PA: 27 vs. Cuba, 2/23/18 MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: 3 vs. Mexico, 11/26/17 HIGHEST 3-POINT PERCENTAGE: MOST STEALS: 14 vs. Puerto Rico, 2/26/18 .542 (13-24) vs. Mexico, 11/26/17

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--OLYMPICS PAN AMERICAN GAMES FIBA U19 WORLD CUP (91-14) NIKE HOOP SUMMIT (138-5) (85-17) 2017 Bronze / 6-1 (14-6) 2016 Gold / 8-0 2015 Bronze / 3-2 2015 Gold / 7-0 2018 World 89, USA 76 2012 Gold / 8-0 2011 Bronze / 3-2 2013 Gold / 9-0 2017 USA 98, World 87 2008 Gold / 8-0 2007 Fifth / 3-2 2011 Fifth / 7-2 2016 USA 101, World 67 2004 Bronze / 5-3 2003 Fourth / 2-3 2009 Gold / 9-0 2015 World 103, USA 101 2000 Gold / 8-0 1999 Silver / 4-1 2007 Silver / 8-1 2014 USA 84, World 73 1996 Gold / 8-0 1995 Silver / 4-3 2003 Fifth / 7-1 2013 World 112, USA 98 1992 Gold / 8-0 1991 Bronze / 6-1 1999 Silver / 7-1 2012 World 84, USA 75 1988 Bronze / 7-1 1987 Silver / 6-1 1995 7th / 4-4 2011 USA 92, World 80 1984 Gold / 8-0 1983 Gold / 8-0 1991 Gold / 8-0 2010 USA 101, World 97 1980 Did Not Compete In 1979 Gold / 9-0 1987 Silver / 5-2 2009 World 97, USA 89 1976 Gold / 7-0 1975 Gold / 9-0 1983 Gold / 6-2 2008 USA 98, World 78 1972 Silver / 8-1 1971 NA / 2-1 1979 Gold / 8-0 2007 USA 100, World 80 1968 Gold / 9-0 1967 Gold / 5-0 2006 USA 109, World 91 1964 Gold / 9-0 1963 Gold / 6-0 FIBA AMERICAS U18 CHAMPIONSHIP 2005 USA 106, World 98 1960 Gold / 8-0 1959 Gold / 6-0 (59-2) 2004 USA 99 , World 79 1956 Gold / 8-0 1955 Gold / 4-1 2000 USA 98, World 97 2018 Gold / 6-0 1952 Gold / 8-0 1951 Gold / 5-0 1999 USA 107, World 95 2016 Gold / 5-0 1948 Gold / 8-0 1998 World 104, USA 99 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES 2014 Gold / 5-0 1936 Gold / 5-0 1997 USA 97, World 90 (140-9) 2012 Gold / 5-0 1996 World 104, USA 96 FIBA WORLD CUP 2010 Gold / 5-0 2017 DNP 1995 USA 86, World 77 (123-27) 2015 DNP 2008 Silver / 4-1 2014 Gold / 9-0 2013 Ninth / 6-2 2006 Gold / 4-0 FIBA 3x3 WORLD CUP 2010 Gold / 9-0 2011 Fifth / 7-1 2002 Bronze / 4-1 (16-9) 2006 Bronze / 8-1 2009 Bronze / 6-1 1998 Gold / 6-0 2018 DNP 2002 Sixth / 6-3 2007 DNP 1994 Gold / 8-0 2017 7th / 3-2 1998 Bronze / 6-2 2005 Gold / 8-0 1990 Gold / 7-0 2016 Silver / 6-1 1994 Gold / 8-0 2003 DNP 2014 14th / 2-4 1990 Bronze 6-2 2001 Bronze / 7-1 FIBA U17 WORLD CUP 2012 7th / 5-2 1986 *Gold / 9-1 1999 Gold / 8-0 (30-0) 1982 Silver / 7-2 1997 Gold / 6-0 2016 Gold / 7-0 FIBA 3x3 U18 WORLD CUP 1978 5th / 3-4 1995 Gold / 7-0 2014 Gold / 7-0 (26-11) 1974 Bronze / 8-1 1993 Gold / 7-0 2012 Gold / 8-0 1970 5th / 6-3 1991 Gold / 6-0 2016 DNP 2010 Gold / 8-0 1967 4th / 7-2 1989 Gold / 6-0 2015 8th / 4-3 1963 4th / 6-3 1987 Silver / 7-1 2013 9th / 7-1 1959 Silver / 4-2 1985 Silver / 5-1 FIBA AMERICAS U16 CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 Silver / 8-2 1954 Gold / 7-0 1983 Bronze / 6-1 (25-0) 2011# 8th / 7-5 1950 Silver / 4-1 1981 Gold / 7-1 2017 Gold / 5-0 1979 Gold / 7-1 2015 Gold / 5-0 FIBA AMERICAS 3x3 U18 CUP FIBA AMERICAS 1977 Gold / 8-0 2013 Gold / 5-0 (11-3) 1975 No Competition CHAMPIONSHIP (65-10) 2011 Gold / 5-0 2015 8th / 4-3 1973 Gold / 9-0 2009 Gold / 5-0 2013 Gold / 7-0 2017 Gold / 5-0 1970 Silver / 8-1 2007 Gold / 10-0 1967 Gold / 7-0 GOODWILL GAMES (24-6) 2005 Fourth / 4-6 1965 Gold / 8-0 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (5-2) 2003 Gold / 10-0 2001 Gold / 5-0 2014 DNP 2001 DNP FIBA U21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 1998 Gold / 4-1 2010 4th / 5-2 1999 Gold / 10-0 (29-3) 1994 Bronze / 3-2 1997 Gold / 8-1 1990 Silver / 3-2 2005 Fifth / 7-1 WORLD YOUTH GAMES 1995 DNP 1986 *Gold / 9-1 2001 Gold / 8-0 1993 Gold / 6-1 (6-0) 1997 Fifth / 6-2 1992 Gold / 6-0 1998 Gold / 6-0 1993 Gold / 8-0 1989 Silver / 6-2 FIBA AMERICAS U20 CHAMPIONSHIP *Results from 1986 World Cham- (20-2) pionship were also counted for the 1986 Goodwill Games. 2004 Gold / 5-0 2000 Silver / 4-1 #Competition originally was the 1996 Gold / 5-0 FIBA 3x3 Youth World 1993 Silver / 6-1 Championship.

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41 USA BasketballUSA Basketball TodayToday ased in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Basketball A 12-member Board of Directors governs USA Basketball. is a nonprofit organization and the national governing Retired General Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the body for men's and women's basketball in the United Joint Chiefs of Staff, was elected USA Basketball Chairman for States.B As the recognized governing body for basketball in the the 2017-20 quadrennium. Also members of the Board of United States by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Directors are: NBA appointees Kim Bohuny, NBA senior vice and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA president, International Basketball Operations; and Mark Tatum, Basketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer; NCAA of USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international appointees Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president/basketball; basketball competitions, as well as for some national competi- Bernard Muir, Stanford University director of athletics; and tions, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives Chris Plonsky, University of Texas director of women's athletics that address player development, coach education and safety. and senior associate athletic director of men's/women's athletics USA Basketball is an organization made up of external services; scholastic representative Bob Gardner, organizations. There are five member categories. executive director, National Federation of State High School Professional: Associations; national organizations representative Jim Carr, • National Basketball Association NAIA president and chief executive director; at-large represen- • National Basketball Association Development League tative Jordan Schlachter, NBPA chief marketing officer; and • Women's National Basketball Association athlete representatives Chauncey Billups, 2010 World Collegiate: Championship gold medalist, and three-time Olympic gold • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics medalist Katie Smith. Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball Men’s • National Collegiate Athletic Association National Team managing director, rounds out the board and will • National Junior College Athletic Association serve in an ex officio capacity as past chairman.

Scholastic: Images Petersen/Getty Christian Serving since January • National Federation of State High School Associations 2001 as CEO is Jim Tooley, Youth: who has been with USA • Amateur Athletic Union Basketball since 1993. Associate: From 2013 through • Athletes In Action 2016, 2,211 men and • Basketball Travelers women players and 250 • College Commissioners Association coaches participated in • Harlem Globetrotters USA Basketball, including • Latin-American Basketball League of Los Angeles, CA USA Basketball men’s and • National Association of Basketball Coaches women’s five-on-five and • National Basketball Players Association 3x3 teams, USA Basketball • National Basketball Retired Players Association trials and USA team • National Junior College Basketball Coach Association training camps. • National Junior College Women’s Coach Association USA Basketball men’s • National Wheelchair Basketball Association and women’s teams • USA Deaf Sports Federation between 2013-17 compiled • United States Armed Forces a spectacular 157-4 • Women's Basketball Coaches Association. win-loss record in FIBA USA Basketball was organized in 1974 and known as and FIBA Americas the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of competitions. Adding in results from the Pan

America (ABAUSA). The name change to USA Basketball Bernstein AndrewD. occurred Oct. 12, 1989, shortly after FIBA modified its rules to allow professional basketball players to participate in international competitions. USA Basketball then admitted the NBA as an active member and made the change.

Above Right: Carmelo Anthony is the first American men’s basketball player to play in four Olympics. He earned gold in 2008, 2012 and 2016, and collected the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics. Right: The historic 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team,” first rolled through the Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Portland with a 6-0 record, then later in July, the U.S. squad went 8-0 to claim the Barcelona lympics O gold medal.

42 GarrettEllwod/NBAE American Games, World Americas are eligible to University Games and compete. The USA men the Nike Hoop Summit, have an 90-17 overall USA teams are a strik- record, winning eight of a ing 187-11. Additionally, possible 17 gold medals, USA 3x3 teams posted while the USA women an 89-17 win-loss record have won seven of 15 gold in official FIBA and FIBA medals, including 2007, and Americas 3x3 competitions. own a 78-15 record. The USA Basketball ranks 2019 Pan American Games No. 1 in all five of FIBA's are slated to be held in world ranking categories, Lima, Peru. including combined, men's, women's, boys and girls. U19 / U18 The 2017 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team won both of its first-round games The USA Basketball Championships in November, deafeating Puerto Rico and Mexico. USA Basketball also Youth Development division fields men's and women's is tasked with the development of youth basketball initiatives that national teams for players 19-years-old or younger. FIBA now address player development, coach education and safety, while pro- holds U19 World Cups every two years (2019, 2021 etc.). In moting, growing, and elevating the game. USA Basketball is com- 2017 the USA women finished 6-1 to capture silver, the USA mitted to providing youth throughout the country safe, fun and men likewise compiled a 6-1 record and earned the bronze developmentally appropriate environments in which they can enjoy medal. USA Basketball also fields teams featuring players 18- the game. Current USA Basketball youth initiatives include coach years-old or younger for FIBA Americas U18 qualifying tourna- licensing and education; organization accreditation; coach acade- ments that are scheduled to be held in 2018, 2020, etc. The mies; regional camps; youth clinics; open court programs; Women USA women are currently the eight-time defending U18 gold in the Game conferences; and the U.S. Open Basketball medalists while the men are four-time defending U18 champs. Championships. USA Basketball also sanctions U.S. basketball team tours U17 / U16 Championships of foreign countries and foreign basketball team tours of the FIBA initiated in 2010 the U17 World Cups for players U.S., as well as oversees the certification of FIBA and USA 17-years-old or younger and now holds the event every two Basketball officials and the assignment of those officials to years (2018, 2020, etc.). In 2016 USA Basketball men won a international competitions, and the licensing of players to play fourth-stright gold medal and the women captured a bronze professionally overseas. medal. USA Basketball also selects national teams featuring A brief synopsis of the various competitions in which USA players 16-years-old or younger for FIBA Americas U16 Basketball teams participate includes: qualifying tournaments that will be held in 2019, 2021, etc. Olympic Games Nike Hoop Summit Men's and women's Olympic basketball competition is held The Nike Hoop Summit is the country's premiere annual every four years (2020, 2024, etc.). For a third-consecutive basketball game featuring America's top male high school Olympics, the USA captured double gold at the 2016 Rio seniors taking on a World Select Team comprised of top players Olympics with both the men’s and women’s teams compiling 19-years-old or younger from around the world. Played each unblemished 8-0 records. The USA men have captured the gold April, the USA owns a 14-6 series lead. The 2018 Nike Hoop in 15 of the 18 Olympics in which they have competed and Summit will be played April 13 at the Moda Center in Portland, compiled an incredible 138-5 record. The USA women have Oregon. earned gold in six-consecutive Olympics and boast of a sterling 58-3 record. The 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held 3x3 World Cups FIBA initiated 3x3 competitions in 2010 and now conducts July 24-Aug. 9 in Toyko, Japan. 3x3 World Cups and 3x3 U18 World Cups for men and women FIBA World Cup yearly (except in years when the Youth Olympic Games are held), The FIBA Basketball World Cup, known from 1950 until and the Youth Olympic Games, featuring 3x3 competition,s i 2010 as the FIBA World Championship for Men, and the FIBA held every four years (2018, 2022, etc.). In 2017, the USA women World Cup for Women, are the flagship events of FIBA collected the gold medal at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World competitions. Held every four years, the USA again swept double Championship, while the USA men’s team finished in seventh gold in 2014. The next FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will place at the FIBA 3x3 World Championship. Additionally, the USA be held in 2018 in Spain, while the FIBA Men’s Basketball World women are the defending gold medalists at the Youth Olympic Cup will be in China in 2019. Games, which will be held in 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Pan American Games For information about USA Basketball, visit its official website at Started in 1951 for men and 1955 for women, the Pan www.usab.com and connect with us on Facebook (USABasketball and American G ames are held every four years (2019, 2023, etc.) USABYouth), Twitter (@usabasketball, @USABYouth, @USAB3x3), in the year preceding the Olympics. Countries from FIBA Instagram (@USABasketball) and YouTube (therealusabasketball).

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