Wearing the USA Jersey

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Wearing the USA Jersey

USA Basketball members Recee Caldwell, Malik Newman and A'ja Wilson, each of whom won gold in competition for USA Basketball in 2014, talk about the pride they get from playing for their country.

Date: Nov 24, 2014 Duration: 01:12

Related Tags: Youth, Recee Caldwell, Malik Newman, Aja Wilson, U17 Men, U17 Women, U18 Women

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