May 06, 2009

USA Basketball team trials for World University Games

Jayne, Kayla and Jeanette have been invited to try out for the 2009 USA Basketball Women's World University Games Team. Eligible athletes for the USA team must be currently enrolled in a college or university and have remaining NCAA athletic eligibility.

Jayne and Kayla are both two-time USA Basketball gold medalists. In 2006, they played on the U18 team. In 2007, Jayne played on the Pan American Games team and Kayla played on the U19 team. This is Jeanette's opportunity to earn a spot on her first USA Basketball team.

The World University Games, which are organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), are held every other year. The 2009 competition will take place July 1-11 in Belgrade, Serbia. The trials to select the 12 finalists will be held May 14-17 in Colorado Springs. The USA team will be coached by Charli Turner Thorne, assisted by Julie Rousseau.

This is the announcement and the trials roster from USA Basketball.

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