Posts Tagged ‘Team USA’
Sam Muldrow pens deal with Metalac
American Sam Muldrow (205 cm, South Carolina ’11) has signed a contract with Serbian team Metalac Valjevo (KLS) for the upcoming 2014/2015 season. The 26-old American forward played in the Ukrainian Superleague last season for DniproAzot, where he averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg, He helped them make it to the Ukrainian Cup Semifinals. In…
Read MoreKevin Durant withdraws from Team USA
Just weeks away from the 2014 Basketball World Cup, reigning NBA M.V.P. Kevin Durant has officially withdrawn from Team USA. The loss of Durant is the biggest blow to the team that’s heavily favored to take the gold medal at the cup. Power forwards Blake Griffin and Kevin Love previously withdrew their participation as well.…
Read MoreKobe Bryant to sit out 2016 Olympics
Kobe Bryant has revealed he will not don the United States jersey at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, effectively ending his illustrious international career. While Kobe´s urge to play international ball has been gone for some time, Team USA assistant coach (and Chicago Bulls head coach) Tom Thibodeau is trying to convince…
Read MoreCoach Mike Krzyzewski still considering coaching Team USA?
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged Saturday that he’s in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. “There’s a chance,” Krzyzewski said. “That’s correct.” Krzyzewski said he hasn’t made a final decision, but his openness to the position represents a significant change. For eight months, Krzyzewski has maintained he’s not…
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