Oregon Sophomore Payton Pritchard has accepted an invitation to better his game over the summer.
Pritchard will participate with USA Basketball with the USA U19 Training Camp later this month. As a Freshman, he helped the Oregon Ducks to a Final Four Appearance and played a key role in the NCAA Tournament. He returns to Oregon leading in several statistical categories.
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The Camp takes place from June 20th-25th. Those selected to become members of the team will be chosen on June 22nd and remain in Colorado Springs, Colorado to train.
Payton Pritchard is no stranger to the World Stage. He has been a part of several National teams including the 2016 Junior National Team, the 2015 U 18 3×3 team, and the 2013 U16 Training team.
Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari will lead the 12 member team that is looking for its third straight gold medal July 1st-9th at the main event in Cairo.
With the Departure of Dillon Brooks, Tyler Dorsey, Chris Boucher, and Jordan Bell, Pritchard will be the lone starter from a team that took the Ducks to the Final Four in 2016-17. There will be plenty of new faces starting next season, including some that have been with the team in Michael Cage and Paul George.
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The experience with USA Basketball can only benefit a player like Pritchard and help his development and experience for the upcoming season.