(Mike Bobis photo.) Luke Hume is a manic player. He doesn't run anywhere straight - he has to make a sidestep. He is aggressive, almost itching for a fight - a relatively small athlete, he has to stand up for himself, after all. At his best, he takes nothing and makes something. At his best he backs himself and scores when no one expects it. There are times when he needs to use his support (read, needs to pass more often), but in his defense, the USA support on attack has not been consistent over the last couple of years. He has a lot of competition for a place on the team with the guys following.

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