With the USA mini-camp at an end, the coaching staff has a tough decision to make on who should make the final cut to play in Rio. A few writers at Basketball Society are going to give a little insight on who they believe should represent the US in the 2016 Olympics. Our writers include: … More USA Men’s Basketball Roundtable – Who Makes the Cut?
LeBron James Still Undecided On 2016 Olympics After withdrawing from this summer’s World Cup games, Kevin Durant recently announced that he will be playing for Team USA in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. LeBron James, who won a gold medal with Durant in the 2012 London games, is apparently still undecided (via The Associated Press): … More LeBron James Still Undecided On 2016 Olympics
FIBA World Cup Knockout Bracket Is Set It’s time for the 16-team knockout round of the World Cup tournament and Team USA will face Mexico on Saturday. The gold medal game will be played on September 14. Barcelona bracket: USA vs. Mexico Dominican Republic vs. Slovenia New Zealand vs. Lithuania Turkey vs. Australia … More FIBA World Cup Knockout Bracket Is Set
Report: Andre Drummond To Be Cut From Team USA Perry Farrell from Detroit Free Press Sports has reported that Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond will be cut from Team USA. Drummond has been competing to make the final 12-man roster for the World Championships starting Aug. 30th in Spain. He didn’t see any time on … More Report: Andre Drummond To Be Cut From Team USA
Team USA suffered another injury this afternoon to big man DeMarcus Cousins, who injured his right knee in Thursday’s work out while diving for the same loose ball as Anthony Davis. The Sacramento Kings center is expected to sit out when the U.S. faces Brazil in their opening FIBA World Cup preliminary round game at … More DeMarcus Cousins Injured At USA Basketball Practice
As the final Team USA roster continues to fill out, we’ll be hearing more about potential cuts. Jerry Colangelo said USA Basketball plans to keep 15 players through August 22, when the team begins domestic and international exhibition rounds. Still, the final roster is said to be comprised of just 12 players, and Brian Windhorst … More Report: Mason Plumlee Might Make Team USA Over DeMarcus Cousins
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