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Sheridan: Williams and Howard On List For 2012 Olympics
It's been reported that USA Basketball will name 18 players later this month to a preliminary roster for the 2012 Olympics in London. But Chris Sheridan reports that the number will actually be 19 (with LaMarcus Aldridge as a late addition). Sheridan has the full list, which expectedly includes...
More Than Words: Diana Taurasi Had Friends & Facts on Her Side
Diana Taurasi has always had a flair for the dramatic. Whether it's a behind the back pass or a 3 so far behind the arc that she might as well have made it from China or a buzzer beating half court shot that the Harlem Globetrotters would have a hard time replicating. However, it was a little...
USA Basketball Creates Even More Familiarity for Stanford and UConn
Barely a week after losing the 2010 National Championship game to the University of Connecticut last April, Stanford's Nneka Ogwumike and Kayla Pedersen found themselves in what might seem like a somewhat surreal situation. The Cardinal stars suddenly found themselves practicing on UConn's home...
Dishin & Swishin: Geno Auriemma, Keeping His Eyes on the Prize
His is one of the most recognizable names and faces in women's basketball. The architect of one of the most successful college programs in any sport, Geno Auriemma has, beginning today, perhaps more pressure on him than he has had before. Challenges, such as leading the United States Senior...
Dishin & Swishin: Lynx's Whalen Makes Her Bid for a National Team Spot
Photos by Kailas Images. The rumors are that the selection committee of the USA National Team have long memories, and that if you've ever done something to anger them, or ever skipped a session you were invited to, you most likely will never be selected for a major international competition. Well,...
Team USA Selection Affirms Anticipation of McCoughtry’s Path to Stardom
Asked to pick a player poised to have a breakout season in the 2010 WNBA season, Atlanta Dream coach Marynell Meadors, made what might seem like a strange choice on the surface. "I think just looking at Angel McCoughtry - I know she was Rookie of the Year - but I think there are bigger and better...
Danny Granger Set To Train With USA Basketball
Cliff Brunt reports that Pacers All-Star, Danny Granger will be one of 20-24 NBA players to participate in a USA Basketball training camp this summer as part of the first phase in selecting the 2012 USA Olympic team. CB tracked down Granger on vacation in Italy to find the forward excited about the...
USA Basketball Has a Team Capable of Destroying All Comers
My friend, COUTRAM, has been chewing over the same few hoops topics with me over the past few weeks. We've got the catchphrases we keep coming back to, the themes that keep arising. A particular favorite is, "Brent Barry has the greatest highlight reel of all time."I love these conversations, and...
USA Basketball Measured Against the World
Rufus on Fire continues its ongoing series of quotes from America's Dream Team: The Quest for Olympic Gold, about the 1992 Dream Team...PAGE 173, Chuck DalyThe other nations knew what they were getting into when they voted to open the Olympics to NBA players. And remember, we voted against that...
San Francisco, the Charlotte Bobcats, and the Original Dream Team
Vacation was wonderful. As a transplant, I completely understand why most people live within 50 miles of their birthplace. I won't bore you with too many details, but there were two highlights worth mentioning here.Trust me, this has to do with basketball.First, the Official Girlfriend of Rufus on...
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