RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Manhattan College rising junior Emmy Andujar has made the Puerto Rico national team that will compete in the 2013 Stankovic Cup, held in Lanzhou, China from June 27-July 29. Launched by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Stankovic Cup is an annual tournament that has been held since 2005. The tournament has been held in the country of China every year since its inception.
Puerto Rico is one of six countries that will compete for the Stankovic Cup, along with Argentina, Australia, China, Germany and Nigeria this year. Below are Andujar's thoughts after learning he made the national team on Thursday, June 20.
Hey what's up Jasper Nation, Emmy Andujar back at it again.
We had practice this morning at 10am to 12:30pm and a lifting session from 4-5pm. It was great run at practice today. It got very competitive and physical because our coach had made an announcement that he would be making final cuts after today's practice.
There were about 18 players that play pro and college ball battling for the 12 spots. I was one of the kids that has been selected to go to China and compete for the World Cup and represent my country. We have our final practice on Sunday and leave Monday morning. I'm happy to be selected and given the chance to represent Manhattan College on and off the court.
-Emmy
Journal entry #1 - June 11
Journal entry #2 - June 13
