LOOK: Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson with USA Basketball Select Team

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson made their first appearance as part of the Select Team.

Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson will be part of the 2024 Select Team for USA Basketball. As members of the select group, the Houston Rockets duo are practicing alongside Team USA ahead of their departure for the Paris Olympics.

Smith and Thompson began participating in USA Basketball Men’s National Team's training camp from July 6 to 8. Sunday afternoon, a picture of Smith and Thompson dressed in Team USA gear started to make rounds on social media.

"Each of these athletes will play a role in our preparation as we also develop the national team pipeline for the future." The Select Team features a headful of the league's young and prominent stars in addition to Smith and Thompson. Houston's duo will be joined by Trayce Jackson-Davis , Jalen Duren , Jaime Jaquez Jr. , Brandon Miller , Keegan Murray , Trey Murphy III , Brandin Podziemski , Micah Potter , Payton Pritchard and Jalen Suggs .

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

SInow /  🏆 273. in US

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson Named to USA Basketball Select TeamAs part of the Select Team, Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson will join Team USA for training camp in July.
Read more »

Celtics' Al Horford Impressed With Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Amid NBA FinalsDespite being in the NBA Finals, Celtics veteran Al Horford took a moment to showcase his fondness for the Houston Rockets and Jabari Smith Jr.
Read more »

Why Amen Thompson Could Start for the Houston Rockets This SeasonAfter an impressive rookie season, Thompson could be a key piece for Houston going forward.
Read more »

Brandon Miller, Jabari Smith Jr. to practice with U.S. Olympic teamThe USA Basketball Men’s Select Team will help prepare the U.S. team for Olympic competition.
Read more »

Today in Rockets History: Rockets Win First NBA Title In Game 7 Victory vs. KnicksThe Houston Rockets won their first NBA title in franchise history amid a Game 7 win against the New York Knicks.
Read more »

Jada Pinkett Smith Gives Thanks for Will Smith on Father's Day Amid Their SeparationWill Smith shares son Jaden and daughter Willow with Jada Pinkett Smith, as well as son Trey from his first marriage to Sheree Zampino.
Read more »