“When the actual USA red, white and blue uniform arrived I knew it was real, and I was super excited and I couldn’t stop smiling. It has my name on it.”

RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL’S CAM BLANKENSHIP, ON RECEIVING HIS JERSEY AFTER BEING NAMED TO THE USA STUDENT ATHLETE WORLD BASKETBALL TEAM; BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, MAY 28.

Cameron Blankenship was chosen for the international team based on a combination of athletic ability as well as academics, leadership ability and character. (Provided)
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