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Chaminade's Jayson Tatum Named To USA Baskeball Roster

The freshman could represent the United States in a World Championship tournament this summer.

Jayson Tatum is a step closer to seeing if he'll represent the United States overseas this summer.

The Chaminade Colege Preparatory School standout, who earned Co-MCC Player of the Year honors as a Freshman, was officially named Wednesday to the 2013-14 USA Developmental U16 National Team.

The final roster for the team, which will compete in Uruguay at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship, will be determined after training camp in Colorado Springs in early June.

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Tatum follows in the footsteps of former Chaminade star Bradley Beal, who also competed for the Under-16 Team USA club.


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