Miami Men's Basketball: Let's Work!
July 17, 2009
CORAL GABLES, FLA. – Although it’s summertime, current and former men’s basketball players from the University of Miami continue to work in the offseason to improve their skills.
Three former Hurricanes are currently competing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas – Jack McClinton (San Antonio Spurs), Robert Hite (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Will Frisby (NBA D-League Select). Locally, 2009 graduate Brian Asbury has been participating in the Miami Heat’s summer camp and Lance Hurdle has been working out on his own while pursuing professional basketball.
Miami head coach Frank Haith, who is entering his sixth year at the helm, served as an assistant coach for USA Basketball, helping the men’s team to a bronze medal at the World University Games in Serbia this month.
Rising senior forward Dwayne Collins has also had a busy summer. In addition to working out for a pair of NBA teams, he spent two weeks training with former NBA coach John Lucas and has participated in the Lebron James Skills Academy and Amaré Stoudemire Basketball Camp.
What are U doing this summer?
Brian Asbury – Working out with the Miami Heat during its summer camp
Dwayne Collins – Participated in the Lebron James Skills Academy and Amaré Stoudemire Camp; Spent two weeks training with former NBA coach John Lucas
James Dews – Working in the gym on ball handling, shooting and strength training. Also took summer classes and hung out with his cousin from Cincinnati who came down to visit.
Will Frisby – Competing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the NBA D-League Select team
Julian Gamble – Continues to work on improving his overall strength, quickness and jump shot
Malcolm Grant – Working on his game in Miami. Will take a few days to visit family and friends at home, but then is coming right back to Miami to continue working out.
Head Coach Frank Haith – Served as an assistant coach for USA Basketball, helping the team to a bronze medal at the World University Games in Serbia.
Robert Hite – Competing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the Cleveland Cavaliers
DeQuan Jones – Participated in the Vince Carter Basketball Academy
Lance Hurdle – Continues to work out in Miami and is pursuing professional basketball opportunities
James Jones – Helping low- to moderate-income families in Opa-Locka and Miami Gardens purchase homes through the Opa-Locka Community Development Corp. (OLCDC).
Jack McClinton – Competing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the San Antonio Spurs after getting drafted in the second round
Ryan Quigtar – Working on strength training, ball handling and speed
Assistant Coach Michael Schwartz – Along with his wife Stephanie, welcomed their second daughter into the world
