Andre Drummond makes Team USA World Cup player pool

Andre Drummond made the list of 19 players under consideration for Team USA’s 12-man World Cup roster.

Only three centers – Drummond, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins – made the cut. However, in international play, the Americans might use plenty of small ball with a power forward at center.

At ProBasketballTalk, I projected the roster for the 2014 event:

"PG: Kyrie Irving, Derrick Rose, Damian LillardSG: Stephen Curry, James HardenSF: Kevin Durant, Paul George, Kyle KorverPF: Kevin Love, Blake GriffinC: Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins"

I consider Davis a lock if he wants a spot. Cousins previously had issues during his time with the U.S. national team, but I can’t shake the idea that he was invited back for a reason. If his potential weren’t so respected, he would have just been cut loose by now.

Still, Cousins and Drummond are running neck and neck. I could see either making the squad with a strong camp.