International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum

International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum

Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson may represent Jamaica in FIBA competitions and possibly the Summer Olympics, according to Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Blake states that they have begun the process of applying for citizenship, which they’re eligible to do because their father, Troy, is from Jamaica. Amen, a first-team All-Defensive selection, became a full-time starter for the Rockets midway through the season and gained …

Amen, Ausar Thompson Considering Playing For Jamaican National Team

The Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, have begun the process of acquiring Jamaican citizenship. The two can become citizens because their father is Jamaican. This would allow the Thompson twins to play for Jamaica on the national team level. Jamaica has reportedly secured a commitment from Norman Powell of the LA Clippers to play in upcoming FIBA events. The Jamaican national team is also recruiting Nick Richards of the Phoenix Suns, Isaiah Stewar…

A publication abroad mentions Olympiacos' interest in Vasilije Micic, while also putting Dimitris Itoudis' Hapoel Tel Aviv in the frame.