P.J. Hairston suffers back injury, will miss World University Games

Posted Jun 26, 2013
Following three days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee today announced 16 finalists for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team. P.J. Hairston (UNC) suffered an injury to his back during the evening session on June 25 and was not able to continue his participation. (USA Basketball)

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