Gophers women’s basketball player Mara Braun has been invited to participate in the 2025 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials, USA Basketball announced Monday.

The trials are set to begin June 17 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Braun missed most of last season after having her right foot surgically repaired.

A guard from Wayzata, Braun is one of 21 college players expected to try out for the team, which will represent the U.S. at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile from June 28-July 6. Braun was part of USA Basketball’s 3×3 team that won gold at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Final.

“Having another opportunity to represent my country and compete alongside so many talented athletes is a dream come true,” Braun said in a statement. “I’m ready to work hard and grow through this experience.”

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