Basketball
USA adds Wizards’ Wall to their World Cup list
COLORADO SPRINGS – Washington Wizards guard John Wall was added to the United States’ player pool for this summer’s World Cup of Basketball.
The 19 players on the list will be trimmed to 12 for the tournament in Spain in late August.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin said Thursday he was pulling out. USA Basketball announced Wall’s addition Friday.
Wall averaged 19.3 points and 8.8 assists this season to earn his first All-Star appearance.
The Americans will hold a training camp in Las Vegas on July 28-Aug. 1. Other players on the list include Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Paul George, James Harden, Kevin Love and Derrick Rose.
Associated Press
