Tryouts for the U.S. teams competing in the World University Games and FIBA U-19 World Championships kick off today.

The U-19's first practice is scheduled to start n about an hour with UConn sophomores to be Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck and UConn Class of 2014 recruiting target A'ja Wilson among the 34 players vying for the 12 roster spots. The team is expected to be announced on Sunday around 10:30 a.m.
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The UConn duo of Bria Hartley and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis are among the 33 players trying out for the World University Games squad. The first practice is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. in Colorado (8:30 p.m. Eastern time) with the 12-member roster being revealed Sunday morning.