Brackins makes U.S. team
Sophomore Craig Brackins squares up for a jump shot during tryouts for the USA Basketball team. Brackins made the team and will be traveling to the World University Games in Serbia. Photo Courtesy: Steven Maikoski, USA Basketball
June 19, 2009
The USA Basketball team announced Friday that sophomore Craig Brackins has made the U.S. team and will compete in the World University games.
Brackins will travel to Belgrade, Serbia to compete from July 2 to july 12.
“It means a lot to be able to represent the U.S and Iowa State and try to bring home the gold. This is an awesome experience and something I can talk about for years,” Brackins said in a press release.
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Cyclones on USA Basketball Rosters
1959- Gary Thompson, Pan American Games
1979- Joe Ashley, U.S. Olympic Festival
1985- Jeff Grayer, U.S. Olympic Festival
1988- Jeff Grayer, Olympics
1989- Victor Alexander, World University Games
2000- Jamaal Tinsley, U.S. Select Team
2001- Marcus Fizer, Goodwill Games
2009- Craig Brackins, World University Games
– Information from Iowa State Athletics Communications
