Trail Blazers' Batum announces he'll play for France in World Cup

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum announced that he'll play for the French national team in this summer's FIBA World Cup in Spain.

From his Facebook page (translated):

It's with pleasure that I confirm my participation in the World Cup in Spain this summer, here's an exclusive look for you at the shirt we'll wear! -Nicolas

Batum helped the national team to the title in last year's Eurobasket tournament.