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Damien Wilkins Named to U.S. Pan American Team Roster

Published on July 13, 2015 under NBA G League (G League)
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Des Moines, Iowa - Damien Wilkins was named one of the 12 official members to represent the United States in the Pan American Games by USA Basketball Sunday. The Pan American Games will take place July 21-25 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Wilkins (6-6, 225) was named a finalist last week before being selected to the 12-man roster at the completion of training camp on Sunday. The team is coached by Mark Few (Gonzaga University) with Tad Boyle (University of Colorado) and NBA coach Mike Brown serving as assistants.

Wilkins averaged 20.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 37.8 minutes in 50 games (42 starts) for the Energy. The 35-year-old Wilkins also earned Third Team All-NBA D-League honors. He brings his nine-year NBA experience to USA Basketball having played with six NBA teams (Seattle Supersonics, 2004-2008; Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008-2009; Minnesota Timberwolves, 2009-2010; Atlanta Hawks, 2010-2011; Detroit Pistons, 2011-2012 and the Philadelphia 76ers, 2012-2013).

The Pan American Games are a multi-sport event with teams competing from North, South and Central America, including the Caribbean. The Games take place every four years in the year preceding the Olympics.

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