Horford chosen

[NewsWhore]

Young star Al Horford has been chosen to practice with the US Olympic team that will head to Beijing in August in search of gold. Horford was one of ten players chosen for the US practice squad. Horford will play an important role in helping this version of the Dream Team. Horford is a rising talent in the NBA and his 2007-2008 performance in the regular and post-season consolidated his role as one the league's rising stars. Although Horford wasn't selected to play with the US Olympic team there is no word on whether or not he will compete with the Dominican national team in international competition. Horford has stated his desire to play for the DR, but says that Atlanta Hawks, NBA and FIBA officials will express their opinions that will affect his decision.

More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#13)