Trae Young not participating in USA U19 trials

Oklahoma incoming freshman Trae Young won't be heading to the USA U19 trials in Colorado Springs next week.

"I want to say thank you to USA Basketball for giving me the opportunity to try out for the U19 National team," he wrote in a Twitter post. "It does not go unappreciated. But after discussing with my family and OU coaching staff, I have decided not to attend the USA 19U trials this year. I think it's important for me to continue to build a strong foundation with my coaches and teammates before the 2017-18 season begins. Thanks again @USABasketball and bring home gold."

Trials are slated to run June 18-25 with the FIBA U19 World Championship taking place in Cairo, Egypt from July 1-9.…