Duke's Rodney Hood injured his right achilles during practice for the World University Games. Its not known the extent of the injury, although most torn achilles injuries are known immediately (see Bryant, Kobe). Andy Glocker of SI first reported the injury on his twitter account, and was able to interview Hood after the injury and noted that Hood didn't seem distressed by the injury.
Got confirm from USA Basketball on an injury from last night. Rodney Hood has an "injured right Achilles." No further details at this point.
— Andy Glockner (@AndyGlockner) June 27, 2013
I spoke w/ Hood after the practice and he didn't seem to be in any huge distress, fwiw. If/when I get more info on the extent, I'll pass on
— Andy Glockner (@AndyGlockner) June 27, 2013
There are obviously many gradients to an Achilles "injury," so until there's more info, no reason to speculate on the degree.
— Andy Glockner (@AndyGlockner) June 27, 2013
Obviously, we should have an update in the next few days, but I'd bet that this is likely to keep Hood from participating in the World University Games.
