The group consists mostly of former college stars who have spent time in the NBA, the NBA’s developmental league, the G League, or both.
Team USA, the winner of the last two FIBA World Cups, is training in Las Vegas this month.
WOW...all I can say is WOW! History for the Trice Family! So proud of you @tricetra! Unbelievable and did I say WOW! #🇺🇸🏀 USA vs Uruguay Friday in Vegas 10pm Est. USA vs Panama in Panama on Monday. pic.twitter.com/KHUqdQZ6CK
— Travis Trice (@trice_travis) September 12, 2018
The Americans are scheduled to face Uruguay on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas before taking on Panama three days later in Panama City.
The 25-year-old Trice has spent time in the G League and played overseas in Australia and Lebanon over the last three years.
In his senior season at MSU, Trice averaged 15.3 points and 5.1 assists per game.
The Milwaukee Bucks signed him to a training camp contract in July after he played for their summer league team in Las Vegas.
First look at the September USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team 👊🏼
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 11, 2018
🆚 🇺🇾 Uruguay
🗓 Sept. 14
🎟 https://t.co/QTau8lmy5E#USABMWCQ #FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/8TKUQHVjyG
In August, his G League rights were acquired by the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks’ affiliate.
His father, Travis Trice Sr., is the coach of the Wayne girls’ basketball team after 10 successful seasons (including a state championship) at the helm for the Warrior boys squad.
His brother, D’Mitrik, is a point guard at Wisconsin.
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