text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_44 (college_junior_club_team__league_ VARCHAR, nationality VARCHAR, round VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What league is from the United States and a round smaller than 12.
  ### Answer:
  SELECT college_junior_club_team__league_ FROM table_name_44 WHERE nationality = "united states" AND round < 12