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 stage. 🔥#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/qLHHwHhVRI — 🔴 LIVE DRAW @ #FIBAWC 2023 April 29, 2023 In place of Team USA’s customary spot atop the world rankings, Spain enters the tournament with the No. Based on the draw, Team USA would avoid playing Spain, France, Canada or Australia until the tournament’s final four.

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US Olympic basketball team seeks No. 1 seed going into Paris Games quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US Olympic basketball team seeks No. 1 seed going into Paris Games quarterfinals

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team had a 23-point lead over Serbia with seven seconds remaining in its opening contest at the Paris Games earlier this week. “In FIBA, point differential is a big thing,” U.S. guard Derrick White said Friday before the team practiced in Paris. It gives you the best matchup in the quarterfinals.” No …

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 …

For the Olympics, USA men’s basketball has a sizable fix to fight a bully problem
5 months, 2 weeks ago

For the Olympics, USA men’s basketball has a sizable fix to fight a bully problem

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. Coach Steve Kerr and assistant coach Tyronn Lue told the Olympians assembled in the room that last summer’s World Cup team was “bullied” during that tournament, especially as play inched close to the basket. “We feel like size, physicality, rebounding ability — we feel like we’ve addressed that,” said …

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men’s basketball qualifying events
1 year ago

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men’s basketball qualifying events

Associated Press  

Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics. FIBA held the Olympic qualifying tournament draws for the final four spots left in the Paris Games field on Monday — with Slovenia, Greece and the Dominican Republic all getting slotted into the same event. Doncic has been …

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

Building a new 'Dream Team'

China Daily  

After poor World Cup showing, Team USA expected to strengthen with some of NBA's biggest superstars at Paris Olympics Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - Third-Place Playoff - United States v Canada - Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines - September 10, 2023 Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards of the U.S. look dejected after the match REUTERS/Eloisa …

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  

The Americans flipped spots with Spain for No. “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. The Olympic golds from Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo factor into the current rankings, and obviously help after back-to-back failures to medal at the last two World Cups …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

US advances to round of 16, China suffers setback in FIBA World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US advances to round of 16, China suffers setback in FIBA World Cup

China Daily  

Brandon Ingram of the United States goes for a lay-up during the Group C match between the United States and Greece at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug 28, 2023. MANILA -- The US secured a spot in the round of 16 at the FIBA World Cup with a dominant 109-81 victory over Greece in …

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. …

Austin Reaves scores 15, U.S. beats Greece in FIBA World Cup to secure second-round berth
1 year, 3 months ago

Austin Reaves scores 15, U.S. beats Greece in FIBA World Cup to secure second-round berth

LA Times  

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. …

What is Team USA’s ceiling at the FIBA World Cup?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is Team USA’s ceiling at the FIBA World Cup?

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce. Question: If Anthony Edwards doesn’t play like “the guy” in a tight game, how does Team USA take over and win? Anthony Edwards’ teammates say he’s Team USA’s best dunker, and don’t argue with Steve Kerr calling him ‘the guy.’ But Kerr also was thinking of bringing Edwards off the bench. ‘We …

FIBA World Cup: USA Basketball chooses 14-player select team to train with squad
1 year, 5 months ago

FIBA World Cup: USA Basketball chooses 14-player select team to train with squad

The Hindu  

Langston Galloway, John Jenkins and Eric Mika helped USA Basketball qualify for this summer’s FIBA World Cup, and they’re getting a reward for those efforts. They are among 14 players announced Monday as members of the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team, which will gather in Las Vegas next week to train alongside the U.S. World Cup team as it prepares …

FIBA World Cup 2023 roster analysis: How each Team USA player fits in lineup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIBA World Cup 2023 roster analysis: How each Team USA player fits in lineup

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Team USA announced its 12-man roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Thursday, confirming all of the commitments previously reported by The Athletic and other outlets. The Americans, coached by Steve Kerr with Grant Hill as managing director, include reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, and All-Stars …

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 …

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 …

Fun part begins for Steve Kerr, Grant Hill and Team USA after qualifying for World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Fun part begins for Steve Kerr, Grant Hill and Team USA after qualifying for World Cup

New York Times  

When Warriors coach Steve Kerr was caught on camera saying to Bulls guard Alex Caruso “we’d love to have you” after a game between the two teams this season, he wasn’t talking about Golden State. Even FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, announced that Team USA would play all of its World Cup games in Manila, significant because there …

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 …

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 …

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 women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play
3 years, 4 months ago

US women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. women’s team isn’t clicking at the Tokyo Games the way the Americans would like and one reason is the different styles of play they have encountered so far. “Everybody’s kind of looking at it like, ‘Oh my God,’ but it’s not an ‘Oh my God moment.’ We’re doing what we need to do right now.” …

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