(From the Chicago Sun-Times Online)
So just how big a basketball team does President-elect Barack Obama aim to build with his Cabinet?
Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan is a longtime hoops buddy of Obama’s who played pro ball in Australia.
“I just want to dispel one rumor before I take questions: I did not
select Arne because he’s one of the best basketball players I know,”
Obama said to laughter Tuesday. “Although I will say that I think we
are putting together the best basketball-playing Cabinet in American
history.”
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a potential White House
appointee or candidate for U.S. Senate, played pro ball in Greece.
Former Illinois Public Health Director Eric Whitaker may also be up for
a health-related post. Reggie Love, Obama’s friend, bodyguard and a
former Duke basketball player, is also likely along for the ride.
Obama’s brother-in-law Craig Robinson, head basketball coach at
Oregon State, could also join the games if Obama, as he has threatened
only half in jest, replaces the White House bowling alley with a
basketball court.
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