Temple University Athletics
GREER NAMED TO THE 2001 USA WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM
8.16.01 | Men's Basketball
The World University Games, held every two years, is a multisport
competition open to athletes between the ages of 17 and 28 (born between
Jan. 1, 1973 and Dec. 31, 1983), who are, or have been within the past year,
a student at a college or university. This summer the World University Games
will be held Aug. 22- Sept. 1 in Beijing, China. The men's basketball
competition, currently featuring teams from 27 countries, has been divided
into eight preliminary round pools.
Placed in Pool B, the United States will open preliminary round play
against Iran on Aug. 22, before facing South Africa on Aug. 23 and closing
preliminary action against Turkey on Aug. 24. Quarterfinals are scheduled to
be played on Aug. 26-28 with the semifinals slated for Aug. 30 and the gold
medal will be contested on Aug. 31.
For updates on the 2001 World Team, you can check out their website at:www.usabasketball.com
