2012 Olympics

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Serge Ibaka ‘angered’ by lack of playing time with Spain in Olympics

The Oklahoma City Thunder had four of its players playing in the 2012 Olympic gold medal game a few weeks ago. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden represented the U.S. while Serge Ibaka played…Read More

FIBA World Rankings updated after 2012 Olympics

The newest FIBA world rankings have come out taking into account what went down in the 2012 London Olympics. The United States won gold for the second straight Olympics beating Spain 107-100 in the gold…Read More

2016 Olympics: Is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament a real possibility?

As incredible as it sounds, there is a chance that 3-on-3 basketball could become an Olympic sport in 2016. FIBA secretary-general Patrick Baumann and his group plan to propose the sport to have it included…Read More

USA Basketball: Predicting the roster for the 2016 Olympics

Now that the 2012 Olympics are over and Team USA won gold again, it’s time to start looking ahead to 2016. There has already been a lot of talk regarding the future of USA Basketball. We know that Mike…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Did OKC Thunder players benefit from Olympics?

The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team ever this summer to send three players to the Olympics to represent the United States. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden all won gold…Read More

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Kevin Durant ‘hopeful’ to play for Team USA in 2016 Olympics

Kevin Durant had a memorable 2012 Olympics that he called the best experience of his life as the United…Read More

USA Basketball 2012: Final Grades for every Team USA player

The United States capped off an impressive run in the 2012 London Olympics, beating Spain 107-100 in…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Spain Gold Medal Game Grades

The United States beat Spain 107-100 Sunday morning to win their second straight gold medal in Olympic…Read More

2012 Olympics: Russia beats Argentina 81-77 to bring home the bronze medal

Russia beat Argentina 81-77 in the bronze medal game early Sunday morning behind 25 points by Alexey…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Spain Gold Medal Game Preview

The United States will take on Spain in the gold medal game at 10 a.m. EST this morning. The U.S. and…Read More

USA vs. Spain Basketball Gold Medal Game: 5 Reasons why Spain could upset Team USA

Team USA has advanced to the gold medal game for the second straight Olympics where they will again be…Read More

USA Basketball: Russell Westbrook expected to play in gold medal game vs. Spain

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook sprained his ankle late in Team USA’s semifinal game…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Argentina Semifinal Game Grades

The United States beat Argentina 109-83 in their semifinal matchup to advance to the gold medal game…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Spain vs. Russia Semifinal Game Grades

Spain trailed 31-20 at halftime of their semifinal game vs. Russia then really turned it on in the second…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Spain vs. Russia Semifinal Preview

Russia and Spain will play today at noon EST in their semifinal matchup with the winner going on to play…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Argentina Semifinal Preview

The United States will take on Argentina today in the semifinal of the medal round at 4 p.m. EST. This…Read More

USA Basketball 2012: What is Team USA’s best lineup?

Team USA has advanced to the semifinals after beating Australia yesterday 119-86. The U.S. will play…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Australia Game Grades

Team USA beat Australia 119-86 in the quarterfinals to remain undefeated and move on to the semifinals…Read More

2012 Olympics: Argentina gets past Brazil 82-77, advances to semifinal round

Argentina has advanced to the semifinal round after beating Brazil 82-77 in the quarterfinals today.…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Argentina vs. Brazil Preview

Argentina will take on Brazil today at 3:00 p.m. EST in the third quarterfinal game of the day. Russia…Read More