Brackins makes U.S.A World Basketball squad

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (ISU) — Iowa State junior forward Craig Brackins hasn’t travel abroad in his entire life. He will now get his chance, as the Palmdale, Calif., native made the 12-man USA World University Games roster, announced Thursday by USA Basketball.

Brackins will practice another week at the USA Basketball Training Facility in Colorado Springs, Colo., before departing for Belgrade, Serbia, to participate in the World University Games, an event held every other year and sponsored by the University Sports Federation. A total of 24 men’s teams will participate in the competition held from July 2-12. Eligible athletes for the USA team must be currently enrolled in a college or university and have remaining NCAA athletic eligibility.

“It means a lot to be able to represent the U.S and Iowa State and try to bring home the gold,” Brackins said. “This is an awesome experience and something I can talk about for years.”