Walter Davis to Auction 1976 Gold Medal
Walter Davis, a member of the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, is auctioning off his gold medal as part of an annual “Hall of Fame” basketball-themed collection on...
View ArticleDavis Thankful to LeBron, Kobe, ‘Melo
(Question) How did you like being the only rookie on the United States Olympic team? (Answer: Anthony Davis) It was cool. It was a great experience learning and getting a chance to play with all the...
View ArticleCollins Downplays Olympic Coaching Rumor
So (Doug) Collins, one of the stars of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team that lost the controversial gold-medal game to the Soviet Union, and a longtime Olympic basketball analyst, has been mentioned as a...
View ArticleSources: Coach K Still Top Choice for Team USA
USA Basketball will not name its next men’s national team coach until after the college season is over at the earliest, according to sources familiar with the process. One key motivation for adopting...
View ArticleCoach K Still Considering Coaching Team USA?
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged in a phone interview Saturday that he’s in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. “There’s a chance,” Krzyzewski...
View ArticleMike Krzyzewski to Remain Team USA Coach?
Even as Mike Krzyzewski ruled out a return as coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo remained patient. “What I’ve said along is, with what he has contributed...
View ArticleKevin Love May Push Krzyzewski to Return
If Mike Krzyzewski is unsure whether to return as USA Basketball’s coach for the 2016 Olympics, would Kevin Love try to convince the Duke coach to return? “Of course,” Love said. Love said he’s been in...
View ArticleKrzyzewski to Remain USA Basketball Coach
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will be returning as the head coach of USA Basketball for the 2016 Olympics, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. A formal announcement is expected...
View ArticleSource: D’Antoni Not Returning to Team USA
Former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni has told Mike Krzyzewski he will not be rejoining his new Olympic staff, according to a league source. Team USA will announce Krzyzewski’s return tomorrow as U.S....
View ArticleMcMillan Steps Down as Team USA Assistant
Nate McMillan won’t re-join Mike Krzyzewski’s USA Basketball coaching staff, the former Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach told Yahoo! Sports. Krzyzewski announced Thursday that he will remain as Team...
View ArticleRobinson to Enter FIBA Hall of Fame
Former Spurs star David Robinson has been selected to the FIBA Hall of Fame, the organization announced Monday. Robinson, the first American basketball player to compete at three Olympics, is one of...
View ArticleTeam USA Invites Cousins to Minicamp
Jerry Colangelo told Yahoo! Sports he has moved on from the past and is looking toward the future in inviting Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins to USA Basketball’s minicamp in late July. After...
View ArticleThibodeau, Williams to Join Team USA Staff
Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams are joining the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, adding two respected defensive coaches to Mike Krzyzewski’s staff. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim returns to round out...
View ArticleSpurs’ Leonard Pulls Out of USA Minicamp
Kawhi Leonard has pulled out of USA Basketball’s minicamp and three players were added to the roster. USA Basketball said Tuesday that Leonard, who helped the San Antonio Spurs reach the NBA Finals, is...
View ArticleCreighton’s McDermott in Team USA Mini-Camp
Creighton forward Doug McDermott has been added to the USA Men’s National Team mini-camp roster. #USABMNT via USA Basketball PR via Twitter
View ArticleLove, Westbrook Interested in 2016 Olympics?
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo told USA TODAY Sports that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love have expressed interest in playing in the...
View ArticleGeorge Hill, Taj Gibson Out of Team USA Camp
Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill has pulled out of this week’s Team USA camp in Las Vegas due to a scheduling conflict. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo says he doesn’t know the exact...
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Davis, Pelicans Prepared for Playoff Push
With a new name and a revamped roster full of young talent, the New Orleans Pelicans are ready to make a splash in the upcoming NBA season.
View ArticleLeBron James Done Playing for Team USA?
LeBron James’ days of playing for Team USA have likely ended. James, 28, will not play for USA Basketball during the 2014 world championships in Spain and is doubtful to participate in the 2016...
View ArticleKevin Durant Commits to FIBA World Cup
Kevin Durant will henceforth be known as the face of two franchises. “The face of USA Basketball going forward,” to be precise, is how Jerry Colangelo put it at Wednesday’s impromptu press conference...
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