Why USA men’s basketball is on the verge of losing its No. 1 world ranking to Spain
2 years, 2 months ago

Why USA men’s basketball is on the verge of losing its No. 1 world ranking to Spain

New York Times  

USA men’s basketball is still No. In fact, if things don’t go the Americans’ way on the court over the next couple months, they could realistically enter play at the 2023 World Cup in the Philippines next summer as something other than the No. Below is my explainer on what the Americans’ precarious hold on the top ranking in men’s basketball means, how it got to this point, and what Team USA’s outlook is for upcoming major international competition. The China debacle was especially bad for Team USA because the Americans sent a full roster of NBA players, with big names like Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Khris Middleton and Jaylen Brown on it. All that matters to Team USA is winning the World Cup next summer, and another gold in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.

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The U.S. men’s basketball team’s road to gold, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s return to glory, and whether the 2024 Games restored the Olympics’ luster.
4 months, 1 week ago

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Slate  

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Dream Team’s close calls en route to another gold medal, and the U.S. women’s narrow victory, too. They break down the quick overhaul of the U.S. women’s soccer team, which won gold for the first time since 2012. Read Joel Anderson’s work in Slate and listen to his Slow Burn podcasts, “Biggie and …

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

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Paris 2024 Olympics: USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with gold on line against Brazil
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with gold on line against Brazil

The Hindu  

Just when it appeared the U.S. had conceded its dominance with an early exit from Women’s World Cup, the Americans have roared back under new coach Emma Hayes with an undefeated run in the Paris Olympics. “I’ve always said I want our players to look at our history as a privilege and something that can help guided us,” coach Emma …

US draws Brazil in Olympic men’s quarterfinals. Serbia or Australia would await in the semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US draws Brazil in Olympic men’s quarterfinals. Serbia or Australia would await in the semis

Associated Press  

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Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

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Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues

Al Jazeera  

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Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris

Daily Mail  

Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed by 'ego and other bulls***', DailyMail.com understands. Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed 'They will never hear the end of it if they lose, they are supposed to be the best in the world, act like …

Team USA is playing NBA basketball, but it’s time to adjust for the Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Team USA is playing NBA basketball, but it’s time to adjust for the Olympics

New York Times  

At some level, Team USA’s quest for Olympic gold in men’s basketball is a race against time. Given their lack of familiarity — even Team USA’s most experienced internationals have far fewer reps than the players on the European powers — it’s a constant process from the moment summer starts. The first two of those exhibitions — against Canada and …

The U.S. men are favored for basketball gold at the Paris Games but many challengers await them
5 months, 1 week ago

The U.S. men are favored for basketball gold at the Paris Games but many challengers await them

Associated Press  

There is one goal, and it’s always the same goal for USA Basketball. “We have a lot of respect for those guys, but basketball still lies here.” Call that the mission within the mission for the U.S. in Paris: Winning is the goal, but there’s also a clear sense that it’d be nice to remind the rest of the world …

USA men to open 2024 Olympics against Nikola Jokić’s Serbia; American women tip off tournament vs. Japan
9 months ago

USA men to open 2024 Olympics against Nikola Jokić’s Serbia; American women tip off tournament vs. Japan

New York Times  

The United States men’s basketball team will open the Paris Olympics against Serbia, and likely NBA superstar Nikola Jokić, while the U.S. women start the Games against the team they beat three summers ago for the gold. According to the results of the Olympic men’s and women’s basketball tournament draws on Tuesday, conducted by FIBA at the Patrick Baumann House …

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible
1 year, 1 month ago

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible

The Hindu  

USA Basketball’s goal of winning four gold medals at next summer’s Paris Olympics is a step closer to reality. The U.S. learned Wednesday that it has clinched spots at the Paris Games in both men’s and women’s 3-on-3 basketball, based on the world rankings updated by FIBA, the sport’s international governing body. The U.S. swept the other three golds in …

Building a new 'Dream Team'
1 year, 3 months ago

Building a new 'Dream Team'

China Daily  

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USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1
1 year, 3 months ago

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

The Hindu  

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USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1
1 year, 3 months ago

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

Associated Press  

USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men’s world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup. “The world is good at basketball,” U.S. point guard Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks said as the World Cup was winding down. “We’re bringing unity, camaraderie, love and friendship to this country.” Latvia was the second-biggest climber, rising 22 …

USA Leaves FIBA Basketball World Cup Without Medal Again Following Bronze-Medal Game Loss To Canada
1 year, 3 months ago

USA Leaves FIBA Basketball World Cup Without Medal Again Following Bronze-Medal Game Loss To Canada

News 18  

Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States “didn’t defend well enough” at the Basketball World Cup after losing to Canada in Sunday’s bronze-medal game to go home empty-handed. Kerr said his team “tried everything” to stop Canada, who finished on the World Cup podium for the first time. READ: FIBA Basketball World Cup: Germany Win Maiden WC Crown With …

Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup

China Daily  

Dillon Brooks of Canada shoots during the 3rd place game between the United States and Canada at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, Sept 10, 2023. MANILA -- Canada edged out the United States 127-118 to secure third place at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup here on Sunday, even as Mikal Bridges' dramatic corner 3-pointer pushed …

US targets bronze after Basketball World Cup ‘heartbreak’
1 year, 3 months ago

US targets bronze after Basketball World Cup ‘heartbreak’

The Hindu  

Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States “wants to finish this right” as it prepares to face Canada in the Basketball World Cup bronze-medal game on Sunday. US point guard Tyrese Haliburton believes the budding rivalry could be “the start of something that’s going to go on for a while”. We know that they’re going to come for us …

USA loses to Germany in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

USA loses to Germany in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal

The Hindu  

There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night. Germany — the last unbeaten team left in the tournament …

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA
1 year, 3 months ago

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

NPR  

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA Enlarge this image toggle caption Yong Teck Lim/AP Yong Teck Lim/AP Germany bumped the United States out of the International Basketball Federation World Cup finals in a stunning 113-111 upset on Friday in the Philippines. Germany shut down the Americans in the highest scoring semifinal match in …

USA falls to Germany in FIBA World Cup semis, will face Canada for bronze: What went wrong for the Americans
1 year, 3 months ago

USA falls to Germany in FIBA World Cup semis, will face Canada for bronze: What went wrong for the Americans

New York Times  

MANILA, Philippines — There was a time, not so long ago, when Germany’s basketball team had built a 16-point advantage on the NBA-laden, history-rich USA Basketball program, only to squander it and lose. For Team USA, it’s a second consecutive World Cup in which it didn’t even appear in the championship game. “These games are difficult – this is not …

FIBA World Cup 2023: USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach semifinals
1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA World Cup 2023: USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup, bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion. Mikal Bridges scored 14 of his 24 points in the first half, Tyrese Haliburton added 18 and the U.S. was airtight for long stretches defensively on the way to easily beating Italy 100-63 on …

Lithuania beats USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Lithuania beats USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The U.S. is assured of going to the Paris Olympics. “We’re fortunate that the loss doesn’t hurt us in terms of our goal, which is to win the gold medal,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. Serbia’s waiting and they’re not waiting for us with flowers and the red carpet.” The loss — the first for the U.S. in 10 games …

Team USA is about to face its biggest FIBA World Cup test: Lithuania’s Jonas Valančiūnas
1 year, 3 months ago

Team USA is about to face its biggest FIBA World Cup test: Lithuania’s Jonas Valančiūnas

New York Times  

MANILA, Philippines — The Din Tai Fung restaurant next to the basketball arena being used for the 2023 FIBA World Cup is tucked in the back of Mall of Asia, on the ground floor, in between the Nike store and a Krispy Kreme. The bell rings with the frequency of a popular home on a busy street during “Trick or …

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: USA defeats Jordan, ready for tougher challenge in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: USA defeats Jordan, ready for tougher challenge in second round

The Hindu  

Another game, another blowout for the US at the Basketball World Cup. 🤯#FIBAWC x #WinForAllpic.twitter.com/odPARFdXkf — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 August 30, 2023 The US improved to 8-0 overall this summer, counting five exhibitions played on the way to Manila. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tonight against USA: 🔹 20 PTS 🔹 7 REB 🔹 3 AST 🔹 3 STL#FIBAWC x …

FIBA World Cup: US eases past Greece 109-81 to advance to the second round
1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA World Cup: US eases past Greece 109-81 to advance to the second round

The Hindu  

The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. Austin Reaves led a balanced scoring effort with 15 points and the U.S. topped Greece 109-81 to clinch a spot in the second round that starts Friday. “We’re really excited to win the first two and to guarantee ourselves moving to the next round,” U.S. …

Basketball World Cup 2023: How to watch, who’s playing, who’s favored and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Basketball World Cup 2023: How to watch, who’s playing, who’s favored and more

Associated Press  

The U.S.-Canada rivalry in men’s basketball has been one-sided. SCHEDULE Sunday — U.S. vs. Canada, bronze-medal game, 4:30 a.m. EDT; Germany vs. Serbia, gold-medal game, 8:40 a.m. EDT. HOW TO WATCH THE BASKETBALL WORLD CUP —In the U.S.: The bronze-medal game against Canada will not be aired on U.S. television. WHAT TO KNOW What you need to know about the …

Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources

New York Times  

MIAMI — Add the NBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year to the list of commitments for Team USA this summer. 1 pick from the 2022 NBA Draft, is the eleventh American pro to commit for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, league sources told The Athletic. Banchero joins Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson, 2023 All-Stars Anthony Edwards …

FIBA World Cup groups announced: Who’s the toughest draw for Team USA?
1 year, 7 months ago

FIBA World Cup groups announced: Who’s the toughest draw for Team USA?

New York Times  

Team USA will open the 2023 FIBA World Cup against New Zealand on Aug. 26 in the Philippines, according to results of the draw held for the quadrennial international tournament Saturday. Team USA is operating out of “Group C,” in Manila, in the 32-team tournament — the top two teams from each of the eight groups advance to the knockout …

USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay
1 year, 10 months ago

USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay

Associated Press  

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup. He scored 11 consecutive fourth-quarter points for the Americans — part of that being a personal 8-0 run that included a four-point play — to help clinch the game, and the World Cup spot. I’m getting to play and represent with the United States across my chest, and all the …

Team USA qualifies for 2023 FIBA World Cup with comeback over Uruguay
1 year, 10 months ago

Team USA qualifies for 2023 FIBA World Cup with comeback over Uruguay

New York Times  

Team USA beat Uruguay 88-77 in men’s basketball Thursday to qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. Over the last 451 days, Team USA has been coached by former Bulls coach Jim Boylen, with 52 players — mostly from the G League and former NBA players — wearing red, white and blue. With the win Thursday in …

USA men’s basketball slips to No. 2 for first time as Spain overtakes top spot in world ranking
2 years, 1 month ago

USA men’s basketball slips to No. 2 for first time as Spain overtakes top spot in world ranking

New York Times  

For the first time, a team other than the United States sits atop the FIBA men’s world ranking. 👑 🇪🇸 📊 See the full rankings here, presented by @Nike:https://t.co/iPTz2JGlZ8 pic.twitter.com/yea77qbAgV — FIBA November 18, 2022 Background Team USA finished seventh at the World Cup in China, won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and finished third at the AmeriCup, a …

USA on brink of clinching spot in 2023 Basketball World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

USA on brink of clinching spot in 2023 Basketball World Cup

Associated Press  

Jim Boylen has not spent any time thinking about what the World Cup qualifying standings might look like after USA Basketball’s game against Brazil on Friday. “It’s never easy,” said Boylen, who has coached the eight previous U.S. qualifying games — all held in two-game windows, often with a different roster each time. The Americans have used primarily G League …

China's women jump to second place in FIBA world rankings
2 years, 2 months ago

China's women jump to second place in FIBA world rankings

China Daily  

China's Yang Liwei and Huang Sijing celebrate after beating Australia to reach the final match at the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, September 30, 2022. MIES, Switzerland - A runners-up finish at the recent 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia helped China vault into second place in the FIBA women's world rankings, world basketball's …

US beats Canada for W Championship title, ’24 Olympic berth
2 years, 5 months ago

US beats Canada for W Championship title, ’24 Olympic berth

Associated Press  

MONTERREY, Mexico — Alex Morgan never gets tired of winning championships, even after so many titles already. ”Obviously against Canada, they gave us a run for our money, but we prevailed and feel good about the performance.” As FIFA President Gianni Infantino watched from a private box, the United States finally broke a stalemate when Rose Lavelle was fouled in …

USA Basketball loses to Mexico in World Cup qualifier
3 years ago

USA Basketball loses to Mexico in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

USA Basketball’s road to the 2023 Basketball World Cup got a little tougher on Monday, after the Americans were handed a surprising loss at Mexico in a qualifying game. Orlando Mendez scored 27 points, Gabriel Giron added 19 and Mexico — playing before its home fans — stunned the Americans 97-88 to conclude the first window of the opening qualifying …

US to host FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament
3 years, 1 month ago

US to host FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament

The Hindu  

The US will host one of the four FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournaments in February in Washington. The Americans, who already have earned an automatic bid into next year's tournament that will be held in Australia, will play against Belgium, Puerto Rico and Russia in the February 10-13 qualifier. READ:BFI set to launch Indian National Basketball League The top …

Watch U.S. Miss Shot After Shot In First Olympic Basketball Defeat Since 2004
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch U.S. Miss Shot After Shot In First Olympic Basketball Defeat Since 2004

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. men’s basketball team on Sunday lost in the Olympics for the first time since 2004, denting their quest for a fourth straight gold medal. pic.twitter.com/cxO4DTFTFW — ᴵ ᴬᴹ LUI July 25, 2021 France just beat the U.S. in BASKETBALL! pic.twitter.com/d3IAb4kiqf — Churchee July 25, 2021 Evan Fournier outscored Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and Devin Booker …

USA men’s basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004
3 years, 5 months ago

USA men’s basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004

CNN  

CNN — France beat the US men’s basketball team 83-76 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, ending Team USA’s 25-game Olympic winning streak that dates back to 2004. Team USA had an eight-point lead with four minutes left in the game, but the French team mounted a 16-2 run, highlighted by leading scorer Evan Fournier’s go-ahead 3-pointer with less than …

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Fails To Qualify For 3rd Straight Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Fails To Qualify For 3rd Straight Olympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING American players fell to the field at the final whistle. “In our locker room, the guys are like it’s a tragedy — a tragedy.” U.S. men had trouble creating chances in the first half, and the Americans missed their third straight Olympics. Refugio Ruiz via Getty Images Olympic men’s soccer is limited to players born Jan. 1, …

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