The UNC basketball program is being represented in Houston this week as both G.G. Jackson and [autotag]Seth Trimble[/autotag] are trying out for the USA Basketball U-18 Team as they prepare for the FIBA America’s Championship in early June.
Going into this weekend, 27 players were vying for spots on the team and after a few practices, the 17 finalists have been chosen. And it’s good news for both Trimble and Jackson.
The duo were both named finalists on Saturday, joining 15 others. Below is the full list of 17 finalists from Houston per Adam Zagoria:
Mark Armstrong Jr., Anthony Black, Xavier Booker, Kanaan Carlyle, Stephon Castle, Eric Dailey Jr., Caleb Foster, Brandon Garrison, Gregory ‘GG’ Jackson, Jared McCain, Derik Queen, Ty Rodgers, Seth Trimble, Jordan Walsh, Kel’el Ware, Bryson Warren and Cam Whitmore.
This list of 17 will then be narrowed down to just 12 as Team USA sets its roster for the event to be held next weekend.
Seeing both Trimble and Jackson on this list is good news for the Tar Heels and means there’s a bright future ahead for the program under Hubert Davis.
We wish both good luck on vying for one of the 12 remaining spots.
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