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Team USA rallied back from a 16-point deficit to escape against South Sudan in a 101-100 nail-biter. LeBron James led the comeback in the second half. Obviously, whenever USA basketball loses or is in close games against opponents, the Internet goes …
Team USA rallied back from a 16-point deficit to escape against South Sudan in a 101-100 nail-biter. LeBron James led the comeback in the second half.
Obviously, whenever USA basketball loses or is in close games against opponents, the Internet goes crazy. Check out some of the immediate reactions after the game.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller sat down with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider at the Encore Hotel to discuss playing for the USA Select Team and why he’s playing at Vegas Summer League. Plus, his reactions to the Hornets re-signing Miles Bridges, the returns of Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball, the Josh Green acquisition, new coach Charles Lee, playoff expectations for the Hornets, and more.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller sat down with HoopsHype at the Encore Hotel to discuss playing for the USA Select Team and why he’s at the Vegas Summer League.
The 21-year-old Miller, who finished third overall in the Rookie of the Year voting last season, also talked about his reactions to the Hornets re-signing Miles Bridges, the returns of Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball, the Josh Green acquisition, new coach Charles Lee, playoff expectations for the Hornets, and more.
HoopsHype breaks down the best American basketball players to never play for Team USA, USA Basketball, since 1992 when NBA players joined.
USA Basketball started selecting NBA players for Team USA at the Olympics in 1992. Things were kicked off with a bang, as the Dream Team, arguably the greatest basketball team ever assembled, dominated their way to a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
With Kawhi Leonard dropping out of the 2024 Olympic Games and the controversy surrounding Jaylen Brown’s Team USA snub this summer – after winning Finals MVP, no less – we thought it’d be a good time to take a look back at the best American basketball players to never play for USA Basketball.
Spoiler alert: Brown won’t be on this list because he played for Team USA at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The Americans finished in seventh place in that tournament and Brown averaged 7.9 points over eight appearances, just for your information.
Below, check out the best American players to never play for Team USA (since 1992).
Note: We are not counting youth-level Team USA appearances. This is only for the senior team.
Reporting on Team USA updates surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown’s snub, and why Derrick White was named as a replacement as they prepare for the Olympics. Plus, the Clippers pursuing a Tyus Jones sign-and-trade, why KJ Martin could re-sign with the 76ers and be traded later this season, why the Suns could trade Josh Okogie after re-signing him, new Knicks interest in free agents, the Grizzlies working to re-sign Luke Kennard, the Pistons trying to sign second-round pick Bobi Klintman, and coaching interviews with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and Magic coach Jamahl Mosley from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto
Following the conclusion of Team USA’s exhibition matchup versus Canada, the rest of the NBA world traveled to Las Vegas for the beginning of NBA Summer League.
With that in mind, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Team USA updates surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, and why Derrick White was named as a replacement as they prepare for the Olympics. Plus, reporting on the Clippers pursuing a Tyus Jones sign-and-trade, why KJ Martin could re-sign with the 76ers and eventually be traded, why the Suns could trade Josh Okogie after re-signing him, new Knicks interest in free agents, the Grizzlies working to re-sign Luke Kennard, the Pistons trying to sign second-round pick Bobi Klintman, and coaching interviews with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and Magic coach Jamahl Mosley.
NBA executives predict who will be the top breakout players of the 2023-24 season in a poll by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
Which players will make the biggest leaps in their games across the league?
HoopsHype polled 25 NBA executives to determine who will be the top breakout candidates this season. Each executive was asked to list his top three players who will have a breakout campaign.
Some executives voted for a younger player who’ll thrive with an increased role. Others voted for players on the cusp of becoming potential All-Stars for the first time.
Recent poll winners included Tyrese Maxey last season and Darius Garland the year before when he became an All-Star for the first time.
After receiving the feedback from the executives, the voting results were tabulated, with the top player receiving five points, the second receiving three points, and the third receiving one point for each ballot.
With rumors of LeBron James interested in joining Team USA for the Paris Olympics, we thought it would be nice to look back at the oldest players to suit up for USA Basketball. If he plays, James, who turns 39 at the end of this year, would be the …
With rumors of LeBron James interested in joining Team USA for the Paris Olympics, we thought it would be nice to look back at the oldest players to suit up for USA Basketball. If he plays, James, who turns 39 at the end of this year, would be the eldest player to compete for Team USA by a mile.
Take a look at the oldest players to represent the red, white, and blue.
(All ages at the start of FIBA tournaments).
HoopsHype predicts what guards, forwards and big men could represent Team USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Although the 2023 basketball World Cup was an exciting affair that saw Germany take home the gold medal for the first time in the country’s history, this was merely an appetizer before the main international basketball competition.
What we’re talking about, of course, is the Summer Olympics, which take place in 2024 in Paris.
Today, we’re going to discuss what Team USA might look like at the 2024 Olympics. What guards, forwards and big men are going to represent USA Basketball in Paris 2024? Might we see some roster carryover from this year’s World Cup roster to the Olympic roster?
After yet another extremely disappointing showing for the Americans at a FIBA World Cup, it could be time for changes in roster management strategies. Let’s dive in below.
After losing to Lithuania 110-104, let’s take a look at all the 11 Team USA losses with NBA players in major FIBA tournaments, Olympic Games and World Cup.
Team USA losing to Lithuania at the World Cup is a surprise, but it doesn’t qualify as an outlandish event anymore. Since the United States started sending NBA players to major FIBA tournaments (Olympics or World Cup), they have lost 11 games… though they had never given up as many points (110) as they did against the Lithuanians.
Check out all the results below:
Milwaukee Bucks fan favorite Bobby Portis is only 28, but he will be the oldest player on Team USA at the 2023 World Cup. Dubbed ‘Crazy Eyes’, the stretch five took a break from shooting on the last day of training camp in Las Vegas to talk to …
Milwaukee Bucks fan favorite Bobby Portis is only 28, but he will be the oldest player on Team USA at the 2023 World Cup. Dubbed ‘Crazy Eyes’, the stretch five took a break from shooting on the last day of training camp in Las Vegas to talk to HoopsHype about his journey through his career, the opportunity to represent the USA, the upcoming season for the Bucks, and more.
