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However, Avis’ schoolmate Shadaine Robinson, who plays point guard, failed to make the final cut announced from a squad of 15 which has been training for the tournament for several weeks.

Jamaica will seek to finish in the top-three at the end of the July 24-28 tournament to qualify for the 2020 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championships.

Standing six feet, four inches tall, Avis, 16 said of his first national selection: “I wasn’t surprise because I know I would have made the team from the all-star game so I have a lot of confidence.