MBK | Three Future Gaels Selected To Aussie U19 National Team
5/28/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Story courtesy of Baseball Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Saint Mary's men's basketball signees Kyle Clark, Jordan Hunter and Tanner Krebs have been selected to the Australian National Team side that will compete at the FIBA Under 19 World Championships this summer in Greece.
Airbnb Australian Emus coach Adam Caporn believes that the squad assembled will take on the challenge with great enthusiasm.
In terms of basketball style, we have a group that will play up-tempo and with great energy," he said.
The men's tournament takes place in Greece from June 27 – July 5 while the women's is in Russia from July 18 -26.
Departing on June 10, the Emus will play a couple of preparation games in Spain and Croatia before their World Championship campaign begins. In the group stage, they will face Canada, Italy and Tunisia.
Caporn believes the World Championship is a stepping stone for his player's long-term commitment to Australia.
This is a really exciting opportunity and in terms of the bigger picture, it's a positive chance for growth with respect to these guys ultimately representing Australia at the senior level in the Olympic Games or World Cup," he said.
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