Lazar Hayward Named To 2009 World University Games Team
Hayward will put aside his Gold and Blue MU uniform for a Red, White, and Blue USA jersey
Following three days of trials at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, USA Basketball today announced the 12-member team that will represent the USA in the 2009 World University Games, July 2-11 in Belgrade, Serbia. The player selections were made by the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee, chaired by Syracuse University’s Jim Boeheim.
Marquette Senior Forward Lazar Hayward made the elite team’s roster, will remain in Colorado Springs for two-a-day practices through Wednesday, June 24. The team departs for Serbia on Thursday.
“It was one of the most difficult decisions we as a committee have had because the team is so balanced,” Boeheim said. “It’s probably one of the better groups of wing players we have had and all the guys are great players. It looks to be one of our most competitive teams for the World University Games. We have good shooters and athletic wing guys, which gives this team a good chance to compete.”
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