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US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gap
Read full article: US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gapThe U.S. women’s basketball players have been saying for years that winning in the Olympics wasn’t as easy as it has looked during the record run to eight straight gold medals.
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
Read full article: Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prisonThere were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again.
US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
Read full article: US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin ClarkUSA Basketball says experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. Olympic roster that was officially announced Tuesday.
Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games
Read full article: Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris GamesAllisha Gray is glad to be back playing 3x3 with an eye towards being a member of the team at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic men's roster
Read full article: Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic men's rosterJimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox, Canyon Barry and Dylan Travis piled up enough wins together last year to get USA Basketball qualified in men’s 3x3 for the Paris Olympics.
Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Read full article: Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic poolUSA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics.
So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth
Read full article: So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depthThrough two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common.
Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming
Read full article: Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecomingErik Spoelstra has never lived in the Philippines so returning as an assistant coach for USA Basketball at the World Cup this summer is not, technically, a homecoming for the Miami Heat coach.
To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices
Read full article: To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practicesAs part of their preparations for big tournaments in recent years such as this summer's World Cup, USA Basketball has been taking a few extra players to help in practices and workouts.
USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74
Read full article: USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half on the way to rolling past Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday night in the first World Cup tune-up game for the Americans.
US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassador
Read full article: US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassadorUSA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups.
Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons
Read full article: Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasonsBradley Beal will miss the Olympics after being placed into health and safety protocols and the U.S. men’s basketball team said it will replace him on its roster at a later date.
AP source: Grant accepts Olympic bid, pushes US roster to 12
Read full article: AP source: Grant accepts Olympic bid, pushes US roster to 12USA Basketball now has a full 12-man roster for the Tokyo Games, after Chicago’s Zach LaVine and Detroit’s Jerami Grant accepted invitations Wednesday to join the team that will try to win the program’s fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
AP source: Harden commits to US Olympic men's team for Tokyo
Read full article: AP source: Harden commits to US Olympic men's team for TokyoBrooklyn's James Harden has committed to playing for U.S. men's national basketball team that will play in the Olympics that begin next month, says a person familiar with the situation.
USA Basketball picks 57 players for men's Tokyo Games pool
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 57 players for men's Tokyo Games poolUSA Basketball is a step closer to choosing the team that will play in this summer’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, releasing the names Thursday of 57 players who are part of the pool to fill the squad. It’s also already drawing major interest from some NBA stars who have yet to taste Olympic gold. USA Basketball will pare the list to a 12-person Olympic team by early summer. Jordan, who now plays for Brooklyn, is also a newcomer to the pool even though he was on the 2016 Olympic team. “But for USA Basketball to receive the commitment of so many outstanding players remains an indicator of the great honor of representing your country means to these men.”
FIBA holds draws for Olympic basketball tournaments
Read full article: FIBA holds draws for Olympic basketball tournamentsSan Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signals to players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. The Tokyo Games open July 23, one day after the NBA says is the last possible date for this season’s NBA Finals. AdSerbia will play host to the Dominican Republic, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Italy and Senegal. Croatia will play host to Germany, Russia, Mexico, Tunisia and Brazil. And Canada will play host to Greece, China, Uruguay, Turkey and the Czech Republic.
AP sources: USA Basketball eyeing 60 players in Olympic pool
Read full article: AP sources: USA Basketball eyeing 60 players in Olympic poolNew Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots as Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)MIAMI – USA Basketball is casting a wider-than-usual net in its roster selection for this summer's rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. The additions mean at least 60 players could be on the player-pool list that will be released by USA Basketball in the coming weeks. ESPN first reported that USA Basketball has sent approximately 60 invitations to be part of the player pool. USA Basketball is planning a training camp and exhibition games.
Popovich knows filling US Olympic roster may be a challenge
Read full article: Popovich knows filling US Olympic roster may be a challengeAnd when presented with this potential scheduling conundrum, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich — who will coach USA Basketball men’s national team at the next Olympics — came up with a very quick, very lighthearted solution. “I don’t think we’re going to let the finals go seven games,” Popovich said. Popovich will be head coach of the Olympic team for the first time, succeeding Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. “The Olympics is always on my mind, just as Coach K told me it would be,” Popovich said Tuesday. The 2016 Olympic team was picked about six weeks before the start of the Rio Games, allowing time for a training camp and exhibitions before heading to Brazil.