This annual basketball game is played under international rules and features the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Select Team, comprised of the top high school boy senior players, playing against a World Select Team, comprised of top players 19-years-old or younger from around the world.
The Nike Hoop Summit will make its second consecutive appearance in Portland in 2009. Overall, USA teams have won seven consecutive games and nine of the previous 11 Hoop Summit match-ups. The 2009 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Select Team roster is expected to be announced in early February, with the 2009 World Select Team announcement to follow in March.
The Hoop Summit has featured some of the NBA’s current stars including:Kevin Garnett • Tony Parker • Elton Brand • Mike Bibby • Ron Artest • Rashard Lewis • Mike Dunleavy • Stephon Marbury • Sergio Rodriguez • Kevin DurantMore Great Hoop Action in August: Nike Global Challenge
PS: Stay tuned for more updates on this Nike site
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