Sacramento Kings Guard Frank Mason makes USA Men’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Team

Frank Mason and team USA will battle Uruguay on Friday in Las Vegas.

Sep 10, 2018, 12:00 AM Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:34 am

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by Matt George – Sports 1140 KHTK Reporter

Sacramento Kings guard Frank Mason, who is preparing to start his second NBA season, is getting some national recognition Monday, after being selected to the USA Men’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Team.

Kings guard Frank Mason III has earned a spot on the USA Men’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying team, coached by Jeff Van Gundy. They will face Uruguay on Sept. 14 (7 p.m. PDT) at UNLV. pic.twitter.com/LPdRiYAM7f

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) September 10, 2018

USA will battle Uruguay on September 14th in Las Vegas. Mason, who averaged 7.9 points and just under three assists in 52 games for the Kings last season, is expected to be a crucial piece for USA on Friday.