Congratulations to Georgia sophomore basketball player Trey Thompkins who was one of 17 players invited to the 2009 USA U19 National Team Trials. Following the trials this week, the group will be pared down to a roster of 12 for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship in New Zealand this July.

We should also learn in the next few weeks whether Ashley Houts will make the U.S. National team headed to the World University Games in Serbia. International experience and training with some of the top college players in the nation is invaluable, and we hope that both of these Georgia stars will get that opportunity.