Team USA will attempt to win gold later this summer, and three former Kentucky basketball stars will be along for the ride. They are playing exhibition match-ups now, and on Monday, beat Australia 98 – 92 with some help from the former Wildcats.
Anthony Davis led Team USA with 17 points, and added 14 rebounds and blocked 2 shots. He also knocked down a three-pointer during the course of the game.
Devin Booker was just behind Davis in the scoring column. He totaled 16 points, and added 3 rebounds and 2 assists. He made some key free throws, and made 7-of-7 for the game.
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Bam Adebayo was also in double figures on Monday. He scored 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, and added 2 rebounds as well as playing solid defense.
Australia was a good test for Team USA, as they figure to be one of the top teams when the action kicks off at the Olympics. This game was close, and could have swung the other way. If Team USA wants to capture another gold medal, they’ll need to tighten up some mistakes, and keep getting production from the three former Kentucky stars.