[Raze Lupin]

This is a thread dedicated to the topic of the 2011 Pan Am games!

The event is hosted in the beautiful city of Guadalajara, Mexico. This event begins October 26th and ends October 30th. There are 2 groups. The top two teams from each group will go to the medal round. Here are the groups:

Group A
Puerto Rico
Canada
Argentina
Mexico

Group B
Brazil
United States
Dominican Republic
Uruguay

This should be an exciting tourney! Brazil won gold last Pan Am on its home court. USA has not won this event since 1983. VIVE PAN AMERICANOS!!!

Here is a link to watch the games!

http://deportesus.te...011/en-vivo/9/#

Here are the schedule and results:
http://www.usabasket...n/schedule.html

This post has been edited by Raze Lupin: 27 October 2011 - 09:22 PM

[Raze Lupin]

Oct 26 1st day update
Group A
Puerto Rico 1-0
Canada 1-0
Argentina 0-1
Mexico 0-1

Group B
Brazil 1-0
United States 1-0
Dominican Republic 0-1
Uruguay 0-1

This post has been edited by Raze Lupin: 28 October 2011 - 04:36 PM

[stefans]

Who plays in USA squad?

[Raze Lupin]

stefans, on 27 October 2011 - 10:56 PM, said:

Who plays in USA squad?

Hey Stefans! It is all NBA Development League(D-League) guys. Many of them were really good in NCAA and some of them have international experience. I will post a roster.

The expectations are not high for them. USA has not won the Pan American games since 1983. Also yesterday we almost lost to the Dominican Republic. USA won 77-76. Our USA team is not very athletic or maybe it was DR was more athletic. USA had to play half court game because we could not run with DR team. Today we play Brazil so I'm expecting a loss.

here is a link:
http://www.usabasket...can/roster.html

This post has been edited by Raze Lupin: 27 October 2011 - 11:58 PM

[Raze Lupin]

Here is the roster USA 2011 NT All are NBA D-League players.
http://www.usabasket...can/roster.html

Players
Blake Ahearn
G
6-2
190
5/27/84
Erie BayHawks / Missouri State '07
Brian Butch
C
6-11
240
12/22/84
Injured / Wisconsin '08
Justin Dentmon
G
6-0
185
9/5/85
Texas Legends / Washington '09
Jerome Dyson
G
6-3
180
5/1/87
Tulsa 66ers / Connecticut '10
Moses Ehambe
G
6-6
200
5/22/86
Iowa Energy / Oral Roberts '08
Marcus Lewis
F
6-8
245
9/5/86
Tulsa 66ers / Oral Roberts '09
Leo Lyons
F
6-9
240
5/6/87
Austin Toros / Missouri '09
Renaldo Major
F
6-6
210
5/7/82
Dakota Wizards / Fresno State '04
Donald Sloan
G
6-3
205
1/15/88
Reno Bighorns / Texas A&M '10
Gregory Stiemsma
C
6-11
260
9/26/85
Sokhumi Tbilisi (Georgia) / Wisconsin '09
Curtis Sumpter
F
6-7
220
1/30/84
Maroussi BC (Greece) / Villanova '07
Lance Thomas
F
6-8
225
8/24/88
Austin Toros / Duke '10

Coaches and Staff

Head Coach: Nate Tibbetts, Tulsa 66ers
Assistant Coach: Jermaine Byrd, Tulsa 66ers
Assistant Coach: Dale Osbourne, Tulsa 66ers
Athletic Trainer: Tony Katzenmeier, Tulsa 66ers
Team Physician: Stephen Foley, Sioux Falls Skyforce

This post has been edited by Raze Lupin: 28 October 2011 - 04:29 PM

[Raze Lupin]

Oct 27 2nd day update
Group A
Puerto Rico 1-1
Canada 1-1
Argentina 1-1
Mexico 1-1

Group B
Brazil 1-1
United States 2-0
Dominican Republic 1-1
Uruguay 0-2

[Raze Lupin]

DAY TRES!

Day 3 starts with Canada vs Puerto Rico. Watch live for free here:

http://deportesus.te...11/en-vivo/9/#9

[Raze Lupin]

This was one of like 4 fights during the Brazil USA game during Day 2 of group play.

[Raze Lupin]

Brazil vs DR

http://deportesus.te...11/en-vivo/9/#9

[stefans]

Curtis Sumpter European

[Raze Lupin]

Watch USA vs Uruguay LIve!

http://deportesus.te...11/en-vivo/9/#9

[Raze Lupin]

USA lost 80-82! It was an exciting game going down to the last second. Uruguay forced turnovers and out hustled the USA. USA hustled and played hard as well BUT URUGUAY would not be denied.

USA needs to improve on:
Turnovers: I think the USA had 11 turnovers this game

Patience: stop rushing up shots. Trust each other.

USA Good points:
Hustle and effort was good.

3pt Shooting was good

[skangles]

Raze Lupin, on 28 October 2011 - 05:31 PM, said:

This was one of like 4 fights during the Brazil USA game during Day 2 of group play.

With the Knicks and Heat both good again, these D-leaguers are just trying to earn their way to an NBA playoff roster.

[Raze Lupin]

Oct 28: 3rd day update

Group A
Puerto Rico 2-1
Canada 1-2
Argentina 1-2
Mexico 2-1

Group B
Brazil 1-2
United States 2-1
Dominican Republic 2-1
Uruguay 1-2


MEDAL ROUND

USA vs Mexico

Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic

Comments:
PR with is 4 NBA players and 2 solid international players were the favorite on paper. With injuries to PR main players the field is wide open. Anyone can beat anyone. There are no undefeated teams. All teams in the the medal round look vulnerable. Anything can happen here.

This post has been edited by Raze Lupin: 29 October 2011 - 04:30 AM

[Raze Lupin]

skangles, on 29 October 2011 - 04:22 AM, said:

With the Knicks and Heat both good again, these D-leaguers are just trying to earn their way to an NBA playoff roster.

HAHAHAHA! AH that brings back good memories of the Heat/Knicks fights. At one point during this Brazil/USA match up Stiesma went airborne and tackled a Brazilian player football style. It was a great game to watch. They all have been.

[Raze Lupin]

USA vs Mexico NOW!

http://deportesus.te...ajara/live/9/#9

[Raze Lupin]

Mexico raped USA 71-55. Mexico never quit attacking. Mexico was relentless. I haven't seen a USA team get beat this bad since 2006. Congrats to Mexico they are in the gold medal game.

[Raze Lupin]

USA VS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (bronze game)

MEXICO vs PUERTO RICO (gold game)

[Raze Lupin]

USA wins BRONZE!!!!! GO USA!!!! DR was strong it was a close game! I've never been so happy for bronze!

After the match USA and DR players came to the middle and danced together! One love! VIVE AMERICANOS!!!

[Raze Lupin]

PR gold
Mex silver
USA bronze