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Team USA Men's Basketball, in Spite of Itself, Remains an Olympics Goliath — The Ringer
Team USA Men's Basketball, in Spite of Itself, Remains an Olympics Goliath — The Ringer
Team USA Men's Basketball, in Spite of Itself, Remains an Olympics GoliathJerry Colangelo wants other national teams to "get their act together." He might get his wish in 2020.Getty ImagesAfter defeating Serbia in convincing fashion in Sunday's gold-medal game, 96–66, Mike Krzyzewski leaves the program in excellent shape with three consecutive golds, 53 straight wins, and one loss in 10 years as head coach of the national team.The Americans finished with an 8–0 record in Rio and a point differential of plus-182, and they cruised through the knockout rounds unchallenged.
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Is this the weakest Team USA gold medalist ever?
Is this the weakest Team USA gold medalist ever?
Team USA won gold at the Rio Olympics, as expected.But they struggled throughout the tournament in a way that the program hasn't in a long time.There have been much discussion about the talent level of this year's USA men's basketball team.
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What Team USA hoops roster will look like for 2020 Tokyo games
What Team USA hoops roster will look like for 2020 Tokyo games
Mission accomplished.Even though the U.S. basketball team was widely criticized for squeaking by in group play and being tested for stretches by Spain in the semis, the Americans finished 8-0 and won Olympic gold in Rio.While that was the goal, many expected a much more dominating performance.
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Steph Curry, yes. LeBron James, no. Who will play for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics?
Steph Curry, yes. LeBron James, no. Who will play for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics?
Team USA brought home a third straight gold medal Sunday.(Mark Ralston/Getty Images)Team USA celebrated its third straight gold medal Sunday afternoon, routing Serbia to cap off a tournament that — despite some uneven performances throughout — saw Team USA finish it undefeated.With the Rio Olympics behind us, though, it's never too early to look ahead to 2020, when the Olympics will reconvene in Tokyo and Team USA will go for a fourth straight gold.