UCLA's Malcolm Lee named Team USA finalist

UCLA incoming freshman Malcolm Lee was named one of 14 finalists for the 2008 USA Men's U18 National Team Thursday. The Riverside North alum will learn if he has made the team Tuesday when the 12-player roster is scheduled to be finalized.
The U.S. squad, coached by Davidson's Bob McKillop, will participate in the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, held July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. The top four finishers will qualify for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship, scheduled for July 2-12 in New Zealand.
Here's a more detailed look at Lee's quest to make the U-18 team this summer.