Matthew Kredell broke into the Daily News in 1998, working part time
at the paper while going to USC. The basketball team’s Elite Eight
run in 2000-01 was USC’s athletic highlight in his time at the
school, when the football team was stuck in the Paul Hackett-era.
After graduating in 2001, he started writing for the Daily News full
time. He’s in his second year covering USC, which coincides with the
rise of the program. He’ll take credit for the success, though Tim
Floyd may have more to do with it. A third-generation Los Angelean,
he grew up reading the Daily News while at El Camino Real High School
in Woodland Hills.
Ciao?
Daniel Hackett will find out in the next couple days whether he will go with the team to Mexico or head back to Europe to play for Italy in the FIBA European Championships, which could lead to a spot for Hackett in the next Olympics.
Playing for the Italian national team over the summer, Hackett impressed enough to be contending for the final spot on a team that includes two NBA players -- Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors and Marco Belinelli of the Golden State Warriors.
Of his experience in Italy, Hackett said: ``I showed them I can play at that level. I've learned to take care of the ball better. I think I've improved my feet quickness. I'm quicker with the ball, can handle it better and shoot better. Playing at a pro level all summer obviously helps boost your confidence.''
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Go Daniel. Great Job.
Posted by: TrojanBBallFan | August 29, 2007 3:40 PM