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  1. Team USA Basketball 2012: Why Andre Iguodala Needs to Play over James Harden

    After languishing toward the end of the bench for much of Team USA's exhibition season, it seems James Harden is headed for a vastly expanded role in Olympic play...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 10 months ago 1,945 reads 2 comments

  2. USA vs. Tunisia: 5 Measures of Success for Dominant Americans

    With Team USA's 98-71 drubbing of France comes a re-establishing of the dominance the Americans exhibited in Beijing. Team USA should continue its early dominance against world No...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 10 months ago 370 reads 1 comments

  3. Olympic Basketball 2012: What We Learned from USA vs. France

    Team USA is expected to dominate throughout the 2012 London Olympics . So far they haven't disappointed the fans. In the preliminary round of the Olympics, USA opened against France and they were naturally considered the heavy favorites...

    Steven Gerwel Written by Steven Gerwel about 10 months ago 3,612 reads 0 comments

  4. USA Basketball 2012: Look Ahead to US's Next Matchup

    Team USA will face off against Team Tunisia in its next matchup of the 2012 Olympic Games, and admittedly there won't be too much to watch for. Tunisia is by far the worst team in the field...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,291 reads 0 comments

  5. Grading Each Player's Performance from Team USA Basketball Win vs. France

    Team USA's experience at the London Olympics got off to a great start, as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and the rest of the Americans swarmed past the French squad...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 10 months ago 238 reads 0 comments

  6. USA Olympic Basketball Team: Why US Will Blow out Tunisia in Second Matchup

    After winning their first Olympic test against France, Team USA is set to play their next game against the Tunisia men’s basketball team...

    Paul Ables Written by Paul Ables about 10 months ago 3,158 reads 0 comments

  7. Tracking the 2012 Team USA vs. Dream Team Comparison Debate

    Coming into the XXX Summer Olympics in London, the Team USA basketball squad was an overwhelming 1/8 favorite to repeat as gold medalists (via Vegas Insider)...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 10 months ago 1,239 reads 0 comments

  8. LeBron James: 2012 USA Olympic Basketball Team Would Beat '92 Dream Team

    Apparently, Kobe Bryant isn't the only one. In a recent interview with ABC anchor Cynthia McFadden , Team USA small forward LeBron James expressed his opinion that the 2012 version ...

    Manav Khandelwal Written by Manav Khandelwal about 10 months ago 2,134 reads 2 comments

  9. USA vs. Tunisia: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Info & Olympics Basketball Preview

    Team USA began their quest for Olympic gold and glory on Sunday against France. The Americans handled their business, 98-71, and are now preparing to face lowly Tunisia in a Group A matchup that should be absolutely no problem for the favorites...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 10 months ago 7,785 reads 21 comments

  10. After Team USA Rolls, Batum Says Americans Can Be Beat

    It may have been the biggest French faux pas of the Olympics . Moments after Team USA’s men’s basketball team fried the French yesterday, 98-71, in its Olympic opener ...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 10 months ago 651 reads 0 comments

  11. Team USA Basketball 2012: Stars Who Have Impressed Early in Tournament

    Team USA's Olympic journey is off to a soaring start. The Americans crushed a solid French team 98-71 on Sunday afternoon, solidifying themselves as favorites to capture gold in London...

    Aidan Mackie Written by Aidan Mackie about 10 months ago 2,752 reads 4 comments

  12. Olympic Basketball 2012: Showcasing 5 Most Dangerous Players in London

    Some of the best players in London have already showcased what they’re capable of through the first day of pool play, but how many are constant dangers to opposing teams? The ...

    Benjamin Klein Written by Benjamin Klein about 10 months ago 179 reads 1 comments

  13. Olympic Basketball Live Stream: How to Watch Top Games on Day 4 of Competition

    Basketball at the 2012 Summer Games is one of the more high-profile sports taking place in London, with more than a few key games coming up on Day 4. Let's take a look at the matchups that you should be tuning in for...

    Alex Hall Written by Alex Hall about 10 months ago 2,145 reads 9 comments

  14. Team USA Basketball: Positional Versatility Will Lead to Olympic Gold

    One of the hallmarks of a great basketball team is the ability to adapt to different situations and different opponents, and Team USA is well on its way to proving its greatness at the 2012 London Olympics...

    Daniel O'Brien Written by Daniel O'Brien about 10 months ago 1,143 reads 1 comments

  15. USA vs. France: LeBron James Key to Victory over French and Gold Hopes

    It sure wasn't pretty, but it was effective. LeBron James facilitated the pace and Kevin Durant added 22 points in his Olympic debut, as the U.S. team cruised to a 98-71 victory over France earlier today in the first round of group play...

    Christopher Amick Written by Christopher Amick about 10 months ago 1,366 reads 0 comments

  16. Team USA Basketball 2012: Will Anthony Davis Have a Sizable Impact in London?

    Anthony Davis was originally one of the last cuts for Team USA as they prepared for the London Games. However, Davis managed to make the roster after Blake Griffin went down with an injury...

    Aidan Mackie Written by Aidan Mackie about 10 months ago 2,169 reads 0 comments

  17. Olympic Basketball Bracket 2012: How Early Results Affect Gold Medal Chase

    Men's basketball at the London Games is off to a soaring start. The first day of games saw a handful of exciting finishes and tremendous plays...

    Aidan Mackie Written by Aidan Mackie about 10 months ago 4,100 reads 2 comments

  18. Team USA Basketball: How 2012 Starters Would Match Up with 1992 Dream Team

    Olympic basketball changed forever with Team USA and the 1992 Dream Team. It was the first time the U.S. sent pros to compete in the Games, and the players didn't disappoint. They grabbed the gold in Barcelona, thrashing opponents by a whopping 43...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 10 months ago 3,393 reads 4 comments

  19. Olympic Results 2012: USA Men Not so Dominant in Win over France

    Since competition began on Saturday, the 2012 Summer Olympic Games has had its share of drama. But drama doesn't happen very often for the USA men's basketball team. That's why Sunday's uninspiring 98-71 win over France is drawing attention...

    Joe Versage Written by Joe Versage about 10 months ago 9,418 reads 2 comments

  20. USA Olympic Basketball Team 2012: Kevin Love's Emergence Critical to Gold Medal

    The 2012 London Olympics are officially underway for Team USA. After months of anticipation, Mike Krzyzewski's crew have finally completed their first game of the summer spectacle...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 10 months ago 7,180 reads 2 comments

  21. Spain vs. China: Players That Impressed in Opening Basketball Matchup

    The Spain men’s national basketball team coasted to a relatively easy 16-point victory over the Chinese 97-81 . Armed with a stellar group of NBA talent, the Spanish ran away with the lead in the second quarter and never looked back...

    Mike Shiekman Written by Mike Shiekman about 10 months ago 885 reads 0 comments

  22. Why Anthony Davis Must Be More Than the 12th Man for USA Basketball Team

    If all goes according to plan, Team USA will claim gold at the London Olympics without having ever enlisted Anthony Davis' services in anything other than garbage time. But pursuits of this magnitude rarely stick to the script...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 10 months ago 2,643 reads 2 comments

  23. Olympic Basketball Results 2012: LeBron Leads USA to Easy Prelim Win over France

    LeBron James decided to play facilitator for Team USA as he led the team to an easy preliminary win over the French national team...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 10 months ago 2,426 reads 1 comments

  24. USA vs France: Why USA's Dominant Win Has Gold Medal Implications

    Team USA looked dominant in its 98-71 victory of France in its opening game on Sunday. After struggling in the first quarter, Team USA used a 26-point disparity in the second and third quarters to run away from France...

    Justin Welton Written by Justin Welton about 10 months ago 503 reads 0 comments

  25. 5 Ways That USA Basketball Can Adapt to International Play at the 2012 Olympics

    USA Basketball's campaign for gold at the 2012 London Olympics is off to a flying start, thanks to a 98-71 win over a talented French team on Sunday. As tidy as the final margin was, though, Team USA's effort was far from perfect...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 10 months ago 195 reads 0 comments