Tag: USA Basketball
Final USA exhibition notes
Wrap up notes from USA’s final two exhibition games vs. Greece (108-86 win) and Germany (99-91 win). It's safe to say that Anthony Edwards has...
Cam Johnson on World Cup: “We’re not the reigning champions coming into this thing”
Team USA sharpshooter Cam Johnson knows that winning Gold at the 2023 FIBA World Cup won’t be an easy task (Spain- defending champs). (via USA...
Steve Kerr: “The way teams can beat us is if they get extra possessions”
Following yesterday’s 108-86 exhibition victory vs. Greece, USA head coach Steve Kerr revealed two areas of focus for the FIBA World Cup. (via Tim Reynolds/AP): “The...
USA notes from the weekend
Team USA notes from their two pre-World Cup wins against Slovenia & Spain and a few thoughts. Team USA moved to 3-0 in exhibition play...
Walker Kessler thought he got traded during Team USA call
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler says he got an unexpected call this summer from head coach Will Hardy and didn’t know what to think. (via...
Herb Jones: “My first two years in the NBA has been really fun”
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones recently spoke about being chosen to the USA Select Team/his NBA career so far. (via New Orleans Pelicans): “It’s just...
Mikal Bridges cherishing USAB experience with Nets teammate Cam Johnson
From the Phoenix Suns to Brooklyn Nets, and now USA Basketball, Mikal Bridges isn’t complaining about having Cam Johnson around for the FIBA World...
10 notes from USA’s blowout win over Puerto Rico
Quick notes I put together after Team USA’s 117-74 exhibition victory vs. Puerto Rico last night. Anthony Edwards’ quick burst and ability to run the...
Jalen Brunson: “My parents raised me to be a leader”
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson revealed an interesting life lesson that can go a long way for basketball players on and off the...
Gilbert Arenas believes sneaker politics a factor in Trae Young USAB snub
After Gilbert Arenas called the USA World Cup roster “A sorry a** group” while defending Trae Young (h/t EuroHoops.net), he then made some comments...
Jalen Green being taught good habits/to do the little things with USAB
United States Select Team member/Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green says he has always looked forward to the learning aspect of USA Basketball. (via Spallone Sports): Derek...
Bam Adebayo reveals when he knew Gabe Vincent was going to be an impact...
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo told Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports that he knew Gabe Vincent was going to be an impact player for...
Nigeria’s win over USA proves Mike Brown deserves another NBA head coaching job
Nigeria knocked off the United States on Saturday in a 90-87 exhibition win, led by Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown. The...
Jerami Grant: “I had to trust the process, and seven years later I’m here...
Jerami Grant’s long basketball journey from being a second-round pick in 2014 to now earning a spot on this year’s USA Olympic team has...
Damian Lillard reportedly announce he will participate in the Olympics
Damian Lillard has told USA Basketball officials that he will play for the national team in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, per Associated Press. Team USA...
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