Alabama freshman JaMychal Green invited to USA Men's U18 national team trials

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama freshman basketball player JaMychal Green is one of 25 players invited to attend the 2008 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team Trials which are July 1-3 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. USA Basketball officially announced its trials invitees today.

Green, the State of Alabama's 2008 'Mr. Basketball' is a native of Montgomery. He graduated from St. Jude a few weeks ago and began classes at the University of Alabama on June 3. The 6-foot-9 forward was a 2008 McDonald's All-America. He led St. Jude to the state championship in 2006 and 2008 and is a three-time Class 1A Alabama Sportswriters' Association Player of the Year. He scored more than 2,500 points in his four years.

Players will arrive in Washington, D.C. on July 1 and will begin the trials that day. The trials, held at Verizon Center, are July 1-13. The Men's Collegiate Committee will announce the 12-member USA U18 National Team roster, plus alternates. The selected finalists will remain in Washington, D.C., for the July 4-10 training camp. The USA squad will depart for Formosa, Argentina for the 2008 FIBA America's U18 Championship for Men on July 10. Competition is July 14-18.