USA Basketbal l Developmental National TeamUSA Basketbal l Developmental National Team

What: USA Basketbal l Men’sWhat: USA Basketbal l Men’sDevelopmental National TeamDevelopmental National Team• In an effort to field strong, experienced

teams and to help mentor young players,USA Basketball founded the DevelopmentalNational Team program in 2009.

• The DNT encompasses all USA Basketballmen’s high-school age teams and trainingcamps, including the FIBA Americas U16 Championship, the FIBA U17 World Championship, the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, the Nike Hoop Summit and3x3 U18 national teams.

• DNT training camps are held at least twicea year, typically in October and June.

• Whether they make a 12-member roster,attend camp or play in the Nike HoopSummit, DNT players improve their leadership, teamwork and basketball skills.

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INSIDE THIS EDITIONINSIDE THIS EDITION

DNT In troDNT In t ro 112013 DNT T ra in i ng Camp2013 DNT  T ra i n ing Camp 222013 U16 Champ ionsh ip2013 U16 Champ ionsh ip 33N ike Hoop Summi t RecapN i ke Hoop Summit Recap 44Al so i n 2013Al so i n 2013 55Featur es : USA Ath l etesFea tu res : USA  Ath le tes 66VIDEOS :  La tes t Cover ageV IDEOS :  La test Coverage 77Road Map & Ca l enda rRoad Map & Ca l endar 88

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DNT Hopefuls Await Roster AnnouncementDNT Hopefuls Await Roster Announcement• The roster for the DNT’s 2013 May 30-June 7 training camp will be

announced in late May and is expected to include approximately 30 players.• During training camp, the USA Men’s Developmental National Team Committee will select

the 12-member U16 national team roster.• The roster for the 2013-14 DNT was announced on March 27, including the athletes

listed below, however, the DNT roster is always fluid and players may be added or unableto attend the upcoming training camp.

2013 USA Men's Developmental National Team Roster2013 USA Men's Developmental National Team RosterNAME POS HGT WGT DOB YOG SCHOOL HOMETOWNEdrice Adebayo F/C 6-8 220 07/18/97 2016 Northside H.S. Gatesville, NCTyus Battle G 6-5 170 09/23/97 2016 Gill St. Bernard's School Edison, NJThomas Bryant F 6-9 200 07/31/97 2015 Bishop Kearney H.S. Rochester, NYAmir Coffey G 6-3 160 06/17/97 2016 Hopkins H.S. New Hope, MNBryant Crawford G 6-2 165 03/21/97 2015 Gonzaga College H.S. (DC) Kensington, MDEric Davis G 6-3 161 05/26/97 2015 Arthur Hill H.S. Saginaw, MIHenry Ellenson F/C 6-9 250 01/13/97 2015 Rice Lake H.S. Rice Lake, WIDaniel Giddens F/C 6-10 217 07/04/97 2015 Wheeler H.S. Mableton, GAHarry Giles F 6-8 205 04/22/98 2016 Wesleyan Christian Acad. Winston-Salem, NCMustapha Heron G 6-4 190 12/12/97 2016 Wilbraham & Monson Acad. West Haven, CTJosh Jackson G/F 6-6 175 02/10/97 2015 Consortium College Prep Southfield, MIV.J. King G/F 6-6 175 01/22/97 2016 St. Vincent - St. Mary H.S. Akron, OHJoshua Langford G/F 6-5 200 01/15/97 2016 Madison Academy Huntsville, ALT.J. Leaf F 6-7 200 04/30/97 2016 Foothills Christian H.S. Lakeside, CAMalik Monk G 6-3 170 02/04/98 2016 East Poinsett County H.S. Lepanto, ARMalik Newman G 6-4 185 02/21/97 2015 Callaway H.S. Jackson, MSIvan Rabb F 6-8 191 02/04/97 2015 Bishop O'Dowd H.S. Oakland, CAHorace Spencer F 6-8 210 01/31/97 2015 William Tennent H.S. Warminster, PADiamond Stone F/C 6-10 252 02/10/97 2015 Dominican H.S. Milwaukee, WIJayson Tatum G 6-5 168 03/03/98 2016 Chaminade College Prep St. Louis, MODerryck Thornton G 6-1 170 05/30/97 2016 *Findlay Prep (NV) Simi Valley, CAD.J. Williams F 6-7 186 03/20/97 2015 Simeon Career Academy Chicago, ILSeventh Woods G 6-1 168 08/07/98 2016 Hammond School Columbia, SC

Head Coach: Don Showalter, Iowa City High School (Iowa)Assistant Coach: Eric Flannery, St. Edward High School (Ohio)Assistant Coach: L.J. Goolsby, KC Run DMC (Kan.)

*Competed for Sierra Canyon High School (Calif.) during the 2012-13 season, but has transferred to and willplay for Findlay Prep (Nev.) in the fall.

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Top: Though Jaba r i ParkerJabar i Parker earned MVP ofthe 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship,Aa ron GordonAaron Gordon (above) led the team with17.0 ppg. and 11.2 rpg.

Below: Lar ry Aus t i nLar r y Aus t i n hoists the U16 trophy for the USA in 2011. The USA holdsor is tied for No. 1 in 15 of 18 all-time U16team categories.

2013 FIBA Americas2013 FIBA AmericasU16 ChampionshipU16 Championship

• The 2013 FIBA Americas U16 will be playedJune 11-15 in Maldonado, Uruguay.

• USA Head Coach: Don Showa lterDon Showa l ter (IowaCity H.S., Iowa) -- four-straight DNT goldmedals. Assistants: Er i c F lannery Er ic F l annery (St. EdwardHigh School, Ohio) & L .J . Goo lsbyL.J . Goo l sby (KC RunGMC, Kan.).

• To be eligible for the 2013 FIBA AmericasU16 Championship, athletes must be 16-years-old or younger, born on or afterJan. 1, 1997.

• The USA U16s remain unbeaten in the two-tournament history of the event, with a 10-0record.

In the inaugural U16 championship in 2009, B radBradBea lBea l led the USA in scoring with 19.0 ppg., whileJames Mi chae l McAdooJames Mi chae l McAdoo added 16.8 ppg., andJohnny O ’BryantJohnny O’Bryant grabbed a team-high 9.8 rpg.

World Team Takes WinWorld Team Takes WinDespite several rallies, the USA fell tothe World Team 112-98 in the 2013Nike Hoop Summit on April 20 at theRose Garden in Portland, Ore.

For the first time in 16 games theWorld Team recorded consecutive-wins.

“We had a couple runs and we cut itclose, but we just didn’t have enoughto get over the hump,” said USA coachMike JonesMike Jones (DeMatha Catholic H.S.,Md.). “We want to give them all thecredit. No matter what the final scoresays, we’re very proud of the youngmen that represented the UnitedStates tonight. They didn’t quit. Obviously we’d love to be sitting uphere after winning the game, but westill have to be proud of them for giving the effort that they did.”

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Jabar i ParkerJabar i Parker (above) led the USA with 22points, seven boards, three steals and two blocks.

Rondaé Hol l i s- JeffersonRondaé Ho l l i s -Jefferson reached double-digit scoring with 17 points and six rebounds.

“It was a disappointing outcome, but it’s still anhonor to play for your country, and being knownas one of the top players in the country,” saidAnd rew Har r i sonAndrew Har r i son, who dished out five assistsand was 10-of-12 from the line on his way to his19 points. “We all had a good time here. We’vebeen playing against each other since we were inthird grade, so it was great to play with them.The outcome was disappointing, but we had fun.”

Ju l i us Rand l eJu l i us Rand l e (below) added 19 points andeight rebounds.

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FIBA U19 World ChampionshipFIBA U19 World Championship• The U19 World Championship is not part of

the DNT program, however, the USA’s placein the event is secured by the U18 teamand the DNT program.

• The 2013 U19 Worlds will be held June 27-July 7 in Czech Republic.

• USA men's teams are 69-13 overall in U19play and have won four gold and three silver medals, most recently finishing with a7-2 record and in fifth place in 2011.

• Notable USA U19 alumni include: VinceVinceCarterCarter (1995), Stephen Cu r ryStephen Cur ry (2007),Gary PaytonGary Payton (1987) and DeronDeronWi l l i amsWi l l i ams (2003).

Leading the U19s will be B i l l y DonovanB i l l y Donovan(center) of Florida with assistant coachesShaka SmartShaka Smart (left) of Virginia Common-wealth and Ma rk FewMark Few of Gonzaga.

Also in 2013 For USA Basketbal l . . .Also in 2013 For USA Basketbal l . . .

Wor ld Univers ity GamesWorld Univers ity Games• The 2013 World University Games men’s

basketball competition will feature 24 national teams July 7-15 in Kazan, Russia.

• USA men's teams are 138-9 in WUGs playand have won 13 golds, three silvers andthree bronzes, most recently finishing 7-1and in fifth place after falling to Lithuania inthe 2011 quarterfinals.

• 18 Olympians have suited up in the WUGs,including Ray A l len Ray Al len (1995), Char lesChar lesBarkley Bark ley (1983), Tim Duncan T im Duncan (1995),Al len Iverson Al len Iverson (1995) and Kar l Ma loneKar l Malone(1983).

FIBA 3x3 U18 World ChampionshipFIBA 3x3 U18 World Championship• The 2013 3x3 U18 Worlds will take place Sept.

26-29 in Jakarta, Indonesia.• USA men’s teams are 15-7 in 3x3 U18 W.C. play,

earning silver in 2012 and finishing in 8th place in2011.

• The 3x3 U18 World Championship Team likely willbe selected from the DNT roster.

Orl ando Johnson Or l ando Johnson carried the flag for theentire U.S. delegation into opening ceremoniesin 2011.

The USA is still awaiting its first goldmedal in a men’s 3x3 tourney.

In November 2005, FIBA announced a newevent -- a U17 World Championship that wouldbe held every other year beginning in 2010.This created the need for zone qualifiers, soFIBA Americas launched a U16 Championship in2009.

“There is no better development program thaninternational competitions on the highestlevel,” stated FIBA Secretary General Pat r i ckPat r ickBaumannBaumann during the 2005 FIBA Central Boardmeeting in Rome. “We expect a further raise inthe level of the game if we expose our playersmore regularly and earlier in their career to toplevel basketball. No training camp or clinic canoffer the same value to the youngsters than playing against the very best in their age category from around the world. It will stimulate the development of a new and large pool ofyoung talented players across the five continents.”

FIBA’s announced plans meant USA Basketball had a fantastic opportunity to get athletes involved in international competition at a younger age, and hopefully that would translateinto success in events for older USA teams as the athletes from the U16 and U17 agegroups begin to matriculate to the U18, U19, World University Games and various other USANational Team events.

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FIBA Targets Youth, USA Capital izes With GoldFIBA Targets Youth, USA Capital izes With Gold

iHoops.com Now USABasketbal l .com/youthiHoops.com Now USABasketbal l .com/youthiHoops.com is now USABasketball.com/youth,and USA Basketball will now reach even moreyoung people, along with parents andcoaches, with the important values that canbe taught through the sport of basketball.

“This is a great opportunity for us to engagethe entire basketball community and all thosewho have a passion for the game tostrengthen and expand our connections,” saidUSA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colange loJerry Co langelo .

The website will continue to serve as the go-to resource with videos, interviews, tips anddrills, camp and tournament listings, theCoach Certification Program and much more.

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Brad ley Bea l B rad ley Bea l (left) and Johnny O'BryantJohnny O'Bryantshare a laugh on the bench during the 2009FIBA Americas U16 Championship.

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DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL TEAM FUTURE EVENTSFUTURE EVENTS

20132013May 30-June 10 2013 DNT Train ing Camp Born on/after 01/01/97June 11-15 FIBA Americas U16 Championship Born on/after 01/01/97Sept. 26-29 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Championship Born on/after 01/01/95

20142014Apr il Nike Hoop Summit Class of 2014June FIBA Americas U18 Championship Born on/after 01/01/96June 27-July 6 FIBA U17 Wor ld Championship Born on/after 01/01/97Aug. 16-28 Youth Olympic Games (3x3) Born on/after 01/01/96

20152015TBD FIBA Amer icas U16 Championship Born on/after 01/01/99TBD FIBA 3x3 U18 World Championship Born on/after 01/01/97

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