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Mike Flynn
/ 12 years agoMennig From Mexico
To say my first trip to a USAB event was bittersweet would be an understatement. Many of you may not be...
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USJN
/ 12 years agoCatching Up – USJN in Colorado and Missouri
USJN’s Rocky Mountain Challenge COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–USJN’s Rocky Mountain Challenge supplied some extra entertainment for those that wanted a break from...
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Mike Flynn
/ 12 years agoNoel, UK and the Draft
BROOKLYN– Kentucky coach John Calipari has become a regular at the NBA draft. He was there again last night, accompanying his 6-11 3/4 freshman center...
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Travel
/ 12 years agoYouth Not Wasted In Hershey
Of the 218 teams that attended the 12th annual Hershey National Showcase this past weekend, 117 of them were rising 9th...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoNewton’s Law: Philly PG a man in motion, defies speed
UNION, N.J. — Think Sir Isaac Newton—that uber-genius 17th Century physicist—when placing a finger or getting a pulse of what makes...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoTexan Big Man ‘gets it’ at Nike Skills Academy
UNION, N.J. – Hard to believe you can hide a skilled big man. It’s also galling when his measurements are 6-feet-10,...
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Mike Flynn
/ 12 years agoAlex Len…Next Stop Cleveland?
NEW YORK- The fog still hasn’t lifted from tonight’s NBA draft. There is no lock franchise player available and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the...
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Mike Flynn
/ 12 years agoCoaches, Continuity and Teaching
WASHINGTON, D.C.– When USA basketball executive director Jerry Colangelo began successfully resurrecting this country’s senior men’s basketball program from the ashes in 2005, one...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoGolden Girls: USA U16 nab FIBA Americas title routing Canada, Durr bags MVP
CANCUN, Mexico – Ultimately it was a another rout but for at least a half, there were tense moments for the...
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USA Basketball
/ 12 years agoStat Sheet Spotlight – Gold Medal Numbers
In claiming their third consecutive FIBA Americas U16 Championship for Women the USA posted some eye-catching numbers on their five...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoUSA U16 Women Go for Gold
CANCUN, Mexico – The USA Women’s U16 National Team continued it torrid pace Saturday. The Americans took control of its semifinal contest...
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Mike Flynn
/ 12 years agoSmarter Than Normal
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Marcus Smart wasn’t supposed to be here. Oklahoma State’s 6-4, 220-pound point guard was supposed to be getting measured for...
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USA Basketball
/ 12 years agoStat Sheet Spotlight Costa Rica
Games like Friday’s romp over Costa Rica over very little from a coaching perspective beyond the opportunity to worry about making...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoUSA U16 Women record third blowout victory in FIBA Americas
CANCUN, Mexico – Another day, another lopsided scoreline for the USA Women’s U16 National Team. This was one ugly from the opening...
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USA Basketball
/ 12 years agoDick Weiss On Men’s USA Basketball and More
WASHINGTON, D.C.– In Canada, they are already affectionately referring to Andrew Wiggins as “Maple Jordan.” The 6-7 swing forward from Thornhill, Ontario, who played...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 12 years agoUSA U16 Women blast Argentina, 98-28
CANCUN, Mexico – The beat goes on for the USA Women’s U16 National Team. With a comfortable 23-point lead at halftime, the...
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