RICHMOND, Va. ­­– Incoming VCU Women's Basketball freshman student-athlete Mary-Anna Asare has been chosen to play for Canada's U18 National Team in the U18 FIBA Americas Championship.
 
Asare has been selected to numerous Canadian youth national teams and was also selected to participate in the U19 World Championship.
 
Canada defeated Mexico 68-40 in its opening contest of the tournament as Asare played 15 minutes in the game, recording three assists and three rebounds. Team Canada is set to face Brazil June 14 at 5 p.m. in a game streamed live on YouTube. Canada will conclude group play on June 15 against host Argentina.
 
Asare was also named a Juel Prep First Team All-Star in both 2019 and 2018. She is planning to major in criminology and psychology at VCU.