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Former KU standout Frank Mason to try out for U.S. World Cup qualifying team

Former Kansas point guard and 2017 consensus national college player of the year Frank Mason will attend USA World Cup qualifying team training camp Thursday through Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, USA Basketball announced Monday.

In all, 14 players will attempt to make the roster of the 12-man team, which will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The U.S., which went 5-1 and placed first in Group C in first-round qualifying action, will play second-round qualifying games against Uruguay on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas and against Panama on Sept. 17 in Panama City. Mason did not participate in those initial six games.