From the 12 that beat Russia in last year's 3rd-place game, Wheatle is one of two survivors along with RJ Etyle-Rock, but he's backed up by a strong contingent rising through the age group levels.
Brian Amabilino-Perez, Kayne Henry-McCalla, along with Nelson Boachie-Yiadom, Caleb Fuller, Sesan Russell and Romario Spence helped Britain's U18 team gain promotion last summer.
Brian's brother, Adria is also included while there is also a place for Edinburgh's Sean Nealon-Lino, who represented Scotland at the recent Commonwealth Games.
There are places for Londoners Dan Akin, Carl Campbell and Jelani-Watson-Gayle. Two Bradford Dragons products Zion Tordoff and Eisley Swaine - son of former England international Jason Swaine - also make the cut as does former Oaklands Wolves guard Evan Walshe.
Britain face Lithuania, Montenegro and Turkey in Group A, with all four teams guaranteed to join a round of 16.
First up are the Turks on Saturday July 14th followed by Montenegro a day later and then Lithuania on July 16th.
Every competitive game for Great Britain's junior teams - both men and women - will be available live via British Basketball's Facebook and YouTube pages.
Dan Akin | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | |
Brian Amabilino-Perez | Avon Old Farms High School, CT | |
Adria Amabilino-Perez | Hotchkiss High School, CO | |
Nelson Boachie-Yiadom | Loomis Chaffee School | |
Carl Campbell | The Phelps School | |
Kayne-Henry McCalla | San Jacinto Community College, Texas | |
RJ Etyle-Rock | Peddie High School, NJ | |
Caleb Fuller | Barking Abbey Crusaders | |
Sean Nealon-Lino | Barking Abbey Crusaders | |
Sesan Russell | Loughborough Student Riders | |
Romario Spence | Central Wyoming College | |
Eisley Swaine | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | |
Zion Tordoff | Casper Community College, Wyoming | |
Carl Wheatle | Angelico Biella (ITA) | |
Evan Walshe | Barry University | |
Jelani Watson-Gayle | Benedict College | |
Head Coach: Marc Steutel Assistant Coach: Lloyd Gardner Assistant Coach: Josh Merrington Sports Therapist: Tom Cresswell Team Manager: Neil Rogers |
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GREAT BRITAIN GROUP A GAMES | ||
Saturday July 14th | Great Britain v Turkey | 2.45pm |
Sunday July 15th | Montenegro v Great Britain | 12.30pm |
Monday July 16th | Great Britain v Lithuania | 7.15pm |