Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, both who were on the 2008 Olympics squad, say they are re-joining the team and committed to bring USA another shot at gold for the 2012 Olympics in London. USA has had two recent championships, one where Kevin Durant led USA to the FIBA World Championships and in 2008 where [...]
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Kevin Durant, USA Prove Naysayers Wrong; Beat Turkey for FIBA World Championship Title
Do you seriously want to call this team the “B-Team?” Well, if you still think that, you may need to cut it out. This year’s Team USA is no “B-Team.” This so-called B-Team is the best team in the world! That’s right. Led by none other than Kevin Durant, USA beat Turkey 81-64 to take [...]
Team USA Shows No Need To Worry; Blowout Iran 88-51
ISTANBUL—Many were concerned for Team USA after barely beating Brazil in a 70-68. But they showed no fear, blowing out Iran in a 88-51 victory. Outside of basketball, it’s usually a political battle. But playing on the hardwood, there is nothing that really goes on than just trying to beat your opponent. “For me, it’s [...]
Durant Leads Again, Helps USA Romp Slovenia, 99-77
ISTANBUL—Kevin Durant came up big today, helping lead Team USA to a 99-77 victory over Slovenia. Durant, who was the NBA league-leading scorer, is leading the FIBA World Championships in points and is really rocking. He is on fire and is just simply unstoppable. Like his NBA team’s name, he is bringing thunder and havoc [...]
USA Basketball Coming To The Big Apple
Paul sent this in: New York may have missed out on the King, but on August 12-15, New York City will be home to some of the world’s best basketball players during a four-day World Basketball Festival. The festival hosted by NIKE and USA Basketball will bring teams from France, Puerto Rico, Brazil and China [...]


November 4th, 2010
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Gordon A Long-Shot for USA Team Puts Up Big Shots To Help USA Blowout Croatia, 106-78
ISTANBUL—It’s times like these where you just love watching basketball. Today was that day when Team USA rolled to beat Croatia in the first game of FIBA World Championships set in Turkey. The final score count of the victory was 106-78. It’s been weeks since USA has been criticized for being said of what they [...]