Nathan Smith, a 7-foot-1 English center from Barking Abbey School in London, has officially signed with Western Kentucky. (Photo courtesy Barking Abbey School)

Western Kentucky basketball centers Ben Lawson and Nathan Smith have made Great Britain’s final 12-man roster for the upcoming Under-20 European Championships.

The roster was finalized after Great Britain’s recent trip to a preliminary tournament in Spain, where it beat Poland but fell to Belgium and Spain.

Lawson, a rising 7-foot-1 junior, averaged eight points and 4.3 rebounds across three games in the event, including a high of 11 points against Spain.

Smith, a 7-1 incoming freshman, played sparingly in the three games.

Great Britain begins play in the European Championships on Tuesday against Turkey in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. 

— Zach Greenwell