Cook and Hood invited to try out for World University Games

[jimsumner]

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=208095460&DB_OEM_ID=4200

[OldPhiKap]

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=208095460&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Good luck Rodney and Quinn!

[Billy Dat]

There are a ton of really good players trying out, making this team will be no cake walk. McKillop is coaching.

Eric Atkins - Notre Dame
Markel Brown - Oklahoma State
Deonte Burton - Nevada
Quinn Cook - Duke
Bryce Cotton - Providence
Spencer Dinwiddie - Colorado
C.J. Fair - Syracuse
Yogi Ferrell - Indiana
Davante Gardner - Marquette
Treveon Graham - Virginia Commonwealth
Jerian Grant - Notre Dame
P.J. Hairston - North Carolina
A.J. Hammons - Purdue
Luke Hancock - Louisville
Joe Harris - Virginia
Tyler Haws - BYU
Andre Hollins - Minnesota
Rodney Hood - Duke
Josh Huestis - Stanford
Cory Jefferson - Baylor
Sean Kilpatrick - Cincinnati
Alex Kirk - New Mexico
Devyn Marble - Iowa
Doug McDermott - Creighton
Adreian Payne - Michigan State
Chasson Randle - Stanford
Will Sheehey - Indiana
Aaron White - Iowa
Kendall Williams - New Mexico

[camion]

There are a ton of really good players trying out, making this team will be no cake walk. McKillop is coaching.

Cory Jefferson - Baylor
Tyler Haws - BYU
Sean Kilpatrick - Cincinnati
Spencer Dinwiddie - Colorado
Doug McDermott - Creighton
Quinn Cook - Duke
Rodney Hood - Duke
Yogi Ferrell - Indiana
Will Sheehey - Indiana
Devyn Marble - Iowa
Aaron White - Iowa
Luke Hancock - Louisville
Davante Gardner - Marquette
Adreian Payne - Michigan State
Andre Hollins - Minnesota
Deonte Burton - Nevada
Alex Kirk - New Mexico
Kendall Williams - New Mexico
P.J. Hairston - North Carolina
Eric Atkins - Notre Dame
Jerian Grant - Notre Dame
Markel Brown - Oklahoma State
Bryce Cotton - Providence
A.J. Hammons - Purdue
Josh Huestis - Stanford
Chasson Randle - Stanford
C.J. Fair - Syracuse
Treveon Graham - Virginia Commonwealth
Joe Harris - Virginia


Resorted by school; just because.

[Henderson]

Good reshuffle. Shows more clearly that UNC-CH has 1/2 the invitees we have.

[roywhite]

There are a ton of really good players trying out, making this team will be no cake walk. McKillop is coaching.



I think Coach K and Jerry Colangelo deserve huge props for making our national program strong. Good players now want to represent the USA. They've built a program, not just a good team in a given year.

[MartyClark]

I think Coach K and Jerry Colangelo deserve huge props for making our national program strong. Good players now want to represent the USA. They've built a program, not just a good team in a given year.

My only gripe is that they never open the practices or tryouts to the public. I've called a few times in the past few years and they don't seem to make any exceptions. I think I understand why they don't want summer coaches, entourages, and hangerson present in the gym but it would be a lot of fun to watch these young guys close up.

[camion]

A link (http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/roster.html) to the roster with heights, weights, etc.

[Billy Dat]

This sounds promising...

@AndyGlockner Rodney Hood just jammed baseline over Payne. Will provide interesting dynamic for Duke.

[roywhite]

Good reshuffle. Shows more clearly that UNC-CH has 1/2 the invitees we have.

Sorry if this info is posted elsewhere, but is P.J. Hairston still participating, or busy tending to legal matters?

[Duvall]

Sorry if this info is posted elsewhere, but is P.J. Hairston still participating, or busy tending to legal matters?

He's there. (http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/37046/unc-star-hairstons-mind-on-basketball-even-as-off-the-court-troubles-mount/)

It's not like Hairston was going to pass on a free trip to Colorado. I mean, come on.

[RepoMan]

He's there. (http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/37046/unc-star-hairstons-mind-on-basketball-even-as-off-the-court-troubles-mount/)

It's not like Hairston was going to pass on a free trip to Colorado. I mean, come on.

Nice!

[Dev11]

He's there. (http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/37046/unc-star-hairstons-mind-on-basketball-even-as-off-the-court-troubles-mount/)

It's not like Hairston was going to pass on a free trip to Colorado. I mean, come on.

He's in the Springs. He won't necessarily feel at home down those parts.

[OldPhiKap]

This sounds promising...

@AndyGlockner Rodney Hood just jammed baseline over Payne. Will provide interesting dynamic for Duke.

Rodney Hood has the potential to be an All-ACC player this year. I think he is going to surprise a lot of folks who didn't notice him slip into Durham last year.

Good luck Rodney and Quinn! What a combination that will be next season.

[devildeac]

He's there. (http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/37046/unc-star-hairstons-mind-on-basketball-even-as-off-the-court-troubles-mount/)

It's not like Hairston was going to pass on a free trip to Colorado. I mean, come on.

You do have a lot of ammunition to make a post like that;).

[devildeac]

He's there. (http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/37046/unc-star-hairstons-mind-on-basketball-even-as-off-the-court-troubles-mount/)

It's not like Hairston was going to pass on a free trip to Colorado. I mean, come on.


You do have a lot of ammunition to make a post like that;).

And, if he makes the team, I wonder if he'll be the designated "gunner," err, shooter. Aww, never mind.

[wk2109]

Good luck Rodney and Quinn! What a combination that will be next season.

Quinn decided not to accept the invitation to try out: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/dukenow/quinn-cook-says-no-to-usa-basketball-to-spend-more-time-on-campus

[OldPhiKap]

Quinn decided not to accept the invitation to try out: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/dukenow/quinn-cook-says-no-to-usa-basketball-to-spend-more-time-on-campus

Thanks, wk. very good read.

[Billy Dat]

A really good Rodney read
http://duke.scout.com/2/1302830.html

[Duvall]

Hood among 16 finalists. (http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/13_mwug_finalists.html)

[roywhite]

Hood among 16 finalists. (http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/13_mwug_finalists.html)

Thanks. And now P.J. Hairston has a back ache in addition to his other problems.


Additionally, P.J. Hairston (North Carolina/Greensboro, N.C.) suffered an injury to his back during the evening session on June 25 and was not able to continue his participation.

[Ichabod Drain]

Thanks. And now P.J. Hairston has a back ache in addition to his other problems.

I hear they give out prescriptions to help that in Colorado...

[rsvman]

I hear they give out prescriptions to help that in Colorado...

Really? 'Cause I thought the deal was that you no longer required a prescription to get that stuff in Colorado......:cool:

[Acymetric]

Really? 'Cause I thought the deal was that you no longer required a prescription to get that stuff in Colorado......:cool:

Actually although it passed I'm not sure that has taken effect yet. I think I heard 2014? Or I'm making this up. Could go either way here.

[sagegrouse]

Actually although it passed I'm not sure that has taken effect yet. I think I heard 2014? Or I'm making this up. Could go either way here.

Although a Coloradan, I am a bit behind on this. Last November the voters approved an initiative for a constitutional amendment that would make legal use and possession of small amounts of MJ and authorize the state to license retail outlets and tax the product. The regulations and laws for giving out licenses is moving forward, and I suppose once licensed outlets are there, then marijuana is fully legal -- but highly regulated. I am not sure when this occurs and not sure if state and local lawmen are arresting folks today for possession of small amounts.

Of course, this is all totally illegal under federal statute, and no announcements have apparently been made on U.S. policy.

sagegrouse

[Newton_14]

Although a Coloradan, I am a bit behind on this. Last November the voters approved an initiative for a constitutional amendment that would make legal use and possession of small amounts of MJ and authorize the state to license retail outlets and tax the product. The regulations and laws for giving out licenses is moving forward, and I suppose once licensed outlets are there, then marijuana is fully legal -- but highly regulated. I am not sure when this occurs and not sure if state and local lawmen are arresting folks today for possession of small amounts.

Of course, this is all totally illegal under federal statute, and no announcements have apparently been made on U.S. policy.

sagegrouse

Treading lightly here not to delve into policy but just curious about the new law. Does it mean that pot will be treated like alcohol and anyone over 21 can purchase it for personal use not related to any type of medical condition? Thanks

As for Hood, I long ago went all in on betting he is an All ACC caliber stud for Duke this season and leads the team in scoring. That is my honest assessment of the impact I expect him to make. I am actually anxious for the World University tourney to wrap up so Rodney can come back and play in the Pro Am. Anyone know if the World University tourney games will be televised? It will be great if they are.

[sagegrouse]

Treading lightly here not to delve into policy but just curious about the new law. Does it mean that pot will be treated like alcohol and anyone over 21 can purchase it for personal use not related to any type of medical condition? Thanks
.

Just plain legal. No Rx required. Must be 21, and with limits on quantities in sales and personal possession. The state wants to stamp out the existing black market for MJ. Therefore, as in the State of Washington, the taxes will be significant but not punitive. There are also controls to requlate the quality (contaminants, e.g.).

Just writing all this makes me want .... a brewski.

Sagegrouse

[roywhite]

Treading lightly here not to delve into policy but just curious about the new law. Does it mean that pot will be treated like alcohol and anyone over 21 can purchase it for personal use not related to any type of medical condition? Thanks

As for Hood, I long ago went all in on betting he is an All ACC caliber stud for Duke this season and leads the team in scoring. That is my honest assessment of the impact I expect him to make. I am actually anxious for the World University tourney to wrap up so Rodney can come back and play in the Pro Am. Anyone know if the World University tourney games will be televised? It will be great if they are.

Looks like ESPN-U will have quite a few of the games, some live and some on tape.

Universiade 2013 World University Games - U.S. TV Schedule (http://www.simonspicks.com/sports/universiade2013worlduniversitygames-ustvschedule)

[rhynelander]

Just plain legal. No Rx required. Must be 21, and with limits on quantities in sales and personal possession. The state wants to stamp out the existing black market for MJ. Therefore, as in the State of Washington, the taxes will be significant but not punitive. There are also controls to requlate the quality (contaminants, e.g.).

Just writing all this makes me want .... a brewski.

Sagegrouse

And the tax money goes to maintaining and constructing public schools, at least in CO, not sure what Washington is doing with the tax dollars. My buddy in the industry thinks his store will be open to the public, as in those without "medical" licenses, as soon as October.

[Newton_14]

Looks like ESPN-U will have quite a few of the games, some live and some on tape.

Universiade 2013 World University Games - U.S. TV Schedule (http://www.simonspicks.com/sports/universiade2013worlduniversitygames-ustvschedule)

Thanks Roy. That's good stuff. Will have to remember to set the DVR so I can watch all of them.