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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

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 States won gold, beating Spain 107-100 Sunday. Durant led Team USA in 30 points that game, the most…Read More

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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

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: 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

USA Basketball vs. Argentina Highlights: Durant threes and Westbrook’s slam

The United States beat Argentina in their final game of pool play 126-97 on Monday. The U.S. finished…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Team USA vs. Australia Preview

Team USA will begin play in the medal round today at 5:15 p.m. EST, taking on Australia in their quarterfinal…Read More

USA Basketball 2012: Who is Team USA’s MVP so far?

Team USA finished pool play yesterday beating Argentina 126-97 improving their record to 5-0 and capturing…Read More

2012 Olympic Basketball: Was it wrong for Spain to tank vs. Brazil?

Spain and Brazil came into the last game of pool play with the same record. The winner of the game would…Read More