Releford, Kansas University’s 6-foot-5 freshman combo guard out of Roeland Park Bishop Miege, scored eight points off 4-of-5 shooting and grabbed five rebounds in the United States’ 82-73 victory over Venezuela.

Releford, who had three assists against one turnover in 26 minutes, impressed U.S. head coach Bob McKillop of Davidson.

"Travis Releford did everything. (He) rebounded, ran the court, defended, got loose balls, made shots inside and was extremely, extremely effective and efficient in running our offense," McKillop said.