UConn has a long list of players who have played in big international tournaments, including Emeka Okafor at the 2004 Olympics, Ray Allen at the 2000 Olympics for Team USA. The second year center for the Detroit Pistons has a chance to represent the United States at the FIBA World Cup. Gay can be joined by another former Husky, Andre Drummond. At 6'8", with a developed inside-outside game, Gay will be able to play the 3 or the 4 in the international game, an added layer that should give him inside position to making the team. DeMar Derozan, KLay Thompson, James Harden, Chandler Parsons, Kyle Korver and Gordon Hayward are the other wing players vying for roster spots. (Rick Egan The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah forward Rudy Gay (8) shoots a 3-pointer for the Jazz, in NBA action between Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors, at Vivint Arena, in Salt Lake City, on Thursday. He is coming off his second career season averaging over 20 ppg. Over his seven year's in the NBA, the former UConn star has averaged 18.2 ppg and 5.8 rpg. I can't wait to join my teammates in Chicago and work hard to make certain the USA takes home the gold in Spain." In comments made to ESPN, Gay expressed his sense of honor and pride to play for Team USA, saying, ""I am extremely excited to once again be part of Team USA and its rich tradition. He has a lot of equity in the USA Basketball National Team." Rudy has been an integral member of USA Basketball since 2005 and was a tremendous contributor to our 2010 World Championship Team. However, Rudy has had a lot of trouble in the past on.
However, Rudy has had a lot of trouble in the past on Rudy Gay is the latest player to say he will test the waters of free agency and shop for a new team. We both felt he would be a valuable addition because of his outstanding skills and the fact that he is so familiar with USA Basketball and our national team program. Rudy Gay is the latest player to say he will test the waters of free agency and shop for a new team. The managing director of basketball operations, Jerry Colangelo, posted on the team's website, saying"I received a call last night indicating that Rudy was available to join the National Team if Coach K and I felt he could help. So, the decision was made to bring in Rudy Gay. Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay opened up Monday regarding his feelings about the franchise, the trade rumors this summer, his recent surgery and what went wrong last season. This summer Rudy Gay won a gold medal playing for the USA Mens basketball team.While playing in the World Basketball Championships, Gay teamed up with other quality NBA players such as Kevin. With Paul George injured and Kevin Durant pulling out of competition, Team USA found themselves with a hole on the wing for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.