Basketball Wiretap

Jimmer Fredette To Represent USA Basketball In 3x3 Competition For Paris Olympics

Mar 27, 2024 1:10 AM

Canyon Barry, Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis will represent USA Basketball in the upcoming 3x3 competition at the Paris Olympics.

The four players took home the 3x3 silver medal at the 2023 World Cup.

"I am so happy for these guys after all the hard work and dedication they have put into 3x3 basketball. USA Basketball has the highest of standards and now the hard work begins to reach our gold-medal dream," said Team USA head coach Joe Lewandowski.

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USA Men's Basketball Draws Serbia In Group Play For Olympics

Mar 20, 2024 2:01 AM

Team USA men's basketball was drawn into Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of Italy, Lithuania, and Puerto Rico for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Group A is considered the toughest group with Australia, Canada, and the winners from the Spain and Greece qualifying tournaments.

Group B features Germany, France, Japan, and the winner of the Latvia qualifying tournament.

The women's groups are below:

Group A: China, Spain, Serbia, Puerto Rico

Group B: Australia, Canada, France, Nigeria

Group C: United States, Belgium, Japan, Germany 

The top two finishing teams along with two third-place teams will compete in the quarterfinals. 

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Jalen Brunson 'High On List' For Team USA Olympics Roster

Mar 19, 2024 10:08 AM

Steve Kerr said Team USA will consider Jalen Brunson for their roster this summer for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Brunson is part of a 41-player pool that will be cut down to 12 before the Olympics.

“There’s a reason he’s on our list. Because he’s a great, great player and high character, a leader,” Kerr said. “He’s everything you want as a player. He’s high on our list and he’s definitely somebody we’re considering.”

Brunson played for the United States in the FIBA World Cup in 2023.

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Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA

Feb 29, 2024 8:16 AM

Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are:

  • Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat
  • Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
  • Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
  • Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kevin Durant - Phoenix Suns
  • Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
  • Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers
  • Jrue Holiday - Boston Celtics
  • LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
  • Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics

None of these players are considered absolute locks as of yet. But all 11 are under strong consideration and have mentioned interest in representing Team USA this summer, provided they are healthy enough to play.

Of that group, Booker, Curry, Durant, Embiid, Holiday, James and Tatum are considered to be the United States core group. Edwards and Haliburton are being considered after strong play at last summer's FIBA World Cup. Adebayo and Davis are garnering interest for additional frontcourt depth around Embiid.

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Team USA Counting On Joel Embiid For Olympics

Feb 29, 2024 8:02 AM

Despite Joel Embiid still recovering from surgery to address a torn meniscus, Team USA is counting on the big man for this summer's Olympics in Paris. Embiid is still committed to playing in the games as well.

Embiid chose to represent the United States on the national team level this past fall. Embiid picked the United States over France and his native Cameroon, both of whom he was also eligible to play for.

The Philadelphia 76ers star had surgery in in early February to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Sixers are hopeful that Embiid will return in late March. If he can return and stay healthy through the playoffs, that should open the door for Embiid to join Team USA this summer.

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Jrue Holiday To Be On Team USA's Roster For 2024 Olympics

Feb 28, 2024 1:23 PM

Jrue Holiday is expected to be on Team USA's 12-man roster for the 2024 Olympics, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

USA Basketball has been pursuing Holiday for much of the NBA season and it is believed he recently gave his commitment.

Holiday was considered the second-most critical player on the 2021 team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Holiday would join several superstar players who are considered locks for the Paris Games, barring injury, including Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum.

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