[providencefriars1Participant]

I am pretty surprised that Middleton got cut, I wonder if this means something. Or maybe I’m overreacting. Any thoughts

http://espn.go.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/6821428/usa-basketball-names-14-finalists-world-university-games

USA Basketball announced 14 finalists for the 2011 USA men’s World University Games team Sunday after cutting six players.

Still in the hunt for one of 12 roster spots are Notre Dame forward Tim Abromaitis, Missouri guard Marcus Denmon, Pitt guard Ashton Gibbs, Michigan State forward Draymond Green, Alabama forward JaMychal Green, Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine, Vanderbilt guard John Jenkins, UC Santa Barbara guard Orlando Johnson, Yale forward Greg Mangano, Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe, Detroit guard Ray McCallum, Kentucky guard Darius Miller, West Virginia center Aaric Murray, and UConn guard Shabazz Napier.

Training camp continues at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 31 to Aug. 7, and the final roster will be announced before Aug. 8, when the team departs for China.

"I think it’s a great group," said USA and Purdue coach Matt Painter "We have a lot of balance. I think on the interior we have some shot-blockers, we have some athletes, guys that can really go and get the basketball and some real good shooters. We have some good, interchangeable parts, and a lot of talent, both returning talent and young. I’m really excited about the mix we have."

Missouri guard Kim English, Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates, Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum, Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton, Alabama forward Tony Mitchell, and Northwestern forward John Shurna did not make the team.

The U.S. will play an exhibition against New Century, a Chinese pro team on Aug. 11 in Huizho, China, before the 24-country tournament begins Aug. 13. The U.S. has a 131-8 record in the tournament since 1965.

[Da1potParticipant]

 I think Gibbs and Jenkins will probably be their leading scorers….. One or possibly two of the point guards might get cut because I find it hard to believe they will keep Gibbs, McCallum, Napier, Jardine and maybe even Denmon…..

[Da1potParticipant]

 I think Gibbs and Jenkins will probably be their leading scorers….. One or possibly two of the point guards might get cut because I find it hard to believe they will keep Gibbs, McCallum, Napier, Jardine and maybe even Denmon…..

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Some big names left off of the team in Khris Middleton, Tony Mitchell and Yancy Gates. I was looking at some old Clark Francis (of "Hoop Scoop" fame) and he had Gates ranked as one of the top players in his class at a really young age, as he has been 6’9 forever. He seemed like a really promising NBA prospect, and the guy is still a load, but it is definitely a downer that he has not seemed to put it all together to live up to his considerable ability and hype. Middleton and Mitchell are both considered legit draft prospects as well, Middleton of course being touted as a possible mid first round pick in next years draft after a strong sophomore year at A&M. A lot of solid names on the team, but a little surprising to see that these guys did not make the final cut. 

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Some big names left off of the team in Khris Middleton, Tony Mitchell and Yancy Gates. I was looking at some old Clark Francis (of "Hoop Scoop" fame) and he had Gates ranked as one of the top players in his class at a really young age, as he has been 6’9 forever. He seemed like a really promising NBA prospect, and the guy is still a load, but it is definitely a downer that he has not seemed to put it all together to live up to his considerable ability and hype. Middleton and Mitchell are both considered legit draft prospects as well, Middleton of course being touted as a possible mid first round pick in next years draft after a strong sophomore year at A&M. A lot of solid names on the team, but a little surprising to see that these guys did not make the final cut. 

[scoutguruParticipant]

Some quality names were going to be cut regardless. When I saw the initial list, I was thinking like damn, sad that only 12 will make it. But hey, its just how its gotta be. This was a deep group.

[scoutguruParticipant]

Some quality names were going to be cut regardless. When I saw the initial list, I was thinking like damn, sad that only 12 will make it. But hey, its just how its gotta be. This was a deep group.

[McDunkin]

I hope Darius Miller gets a chance to shine.  He is a pretty good player when he has the confidence to playe like it

[McDunkin]

I hope Darius Miller gets a chance to shine.  He is a pretty good player when he has the confidence to playe like it

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