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Tokyo Olympics: 6 teams that could seriously derail Team USA’s gold medal hopes

July 22, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

To say that USA Basketball had a rocky training camp heading into the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo would be an understatement. The senior men’s national team lost its first two exhibition games in Las Vegas, had three players enter the health and safety COVID protocols, and two players dropped out. Even head coach Gregg … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, FIBA, Olympics Tagged: Argentina, Australia, France, Gregg Popovich, Kevin Durant, Nigeria, Slovenia, Spain, Team USA, Tokyo Olympics

Norwood energizes Gilas Pilipinas

September 2, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Philippines fell to Argentina, 85-81, in a hard-fought FIBA World Cup game in Sevilla, Spain, but Gilas Pilipinas swingman Gabe Norwood provided one of the game’s highlights. With a little over three minutes left in the first quarter, Gilas point guard Jayson William picked up a loose ball and fed a streaking Norwood on … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General Tagged: Argentina, FIBA World Cup, Gabe Norwood, Gilas Pilipinas, Luis Scola, Philippines, Spain

Kobe says Olympics ‘a big challenge’

July 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The world may have gained ground on the United States in terms of basketball skill and talent, but the U.S. still has the perfect weapon against international competition: Kobe Bryant. When the 2012 Summer Games kick off in London, the Americans will be favored to win the men’s basketball competition but they’ll get tested by … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: Argentina, Beijing Olympics, Brazil, France, Kobe Bryant, London Olympics, Mike Krzyzewski, Russia, Spain, Team USA, USA Basketball

ARGENTINA WINS FIBA AMERICAS

September 11, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Since stunning a United States team loaded with NBA players in the 2002 World Championships in Indianapolis and capturing the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, Argentina has been universally recognized as a powerhouse in FIBA competition. Led by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, arguably Argentina’s greatest player, the South Americans have been a … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General Tagged: 2012 London Olympics, Andres Nocioni, Argentina, Brazil, Carlos Delfino, Fabricio Oberto, FIBA Americas, Luis Scola, Manu Ginobili, Marcelo Huertas, Ruben Magnano, Tiago Splitter

FIBA: LUIS SCOLA POWERS ARGENTINA

September 2, 2010 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Don’t cry for Argentina just yet. Even though the South Americans don’t have their best player, Manu Ginobili, in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, the 2004 Olympic gold-medalists are still a threat to contend for a medal in Turkey. Luis Scola has become the unquestionable leader of the team and he having a very good … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Argentina, Carlos Delfino, FIBA, Luis Scola, Turkey, World Championship

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