Please see the Men's Olympic … While a few of the game's best won't be in action this summer, … Since 2006 and including the last two Olympics, our players have represented themselves, the game and our country in an exemplary manner. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr. Team and Opponent Stats Table; Team G MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS; Team: 8: 100.9: Opp: 8: 78.4 "To me, that's the way I look at it and the way I approach the Olympics.". The White Team included starters Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings), Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors), and Michael Carter-Williams (Milwaukee Bucks), with reserve players Mason Plumlee (Portland Trail Blazers), Terrence Jones (Houston Rockets), Arron Afflalo (New York Knicks), and Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors). 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I know this team will continue that standard. On August 12, 2015, USA Basketball announced 19 NBA players to participate in the following day's 2015 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, where they will be divided into two squads, USA Blue, and USA White, where USA Blue Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) while USA White Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves). USA - 2016 Rio 2016 - Olympic Basketball Tournament (Women) - FIBA.basketball The United States may not blitz opponents with star power the way it has in the past, but with shooters galore and the most athletic big men in the game, the two-time defending gold medalists should be heavy favorites to capture a third straight first-place finish when play starts August 6. USA Basketball and Red Bull Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Grow 3X3 Basketball. Athletes. Check out the team rating of 2016 USA Basketball on NBA 2K21. New York actually looks like a respectable NBA team, but how good are they? They also faced 2015 FIBA Asia gold medalist China and 2015 FIBA Americas champion Venezuela. G: 4 Whalen, Lindsay: Bam Adebayo. Twelve nations will compete in the 2016 Olympic men’s basketball competition. Article The USA Basketball E-Learning Program presented by AT&T will allow organizations to build a customized online education and certification program. An officially USOC licensed product designed and produced by HONAV USA, Inc. to support and promote the USA Olympic Team's efforts in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games held in Rio, Brazil. 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No. Gallery Dwyane Through the Years Dwyane Wade played on six USA Basketball teams and compiled a 36-5 record while winning one gold and two … Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the nineteenth appearance of the sport of basketball as an official Olympic medal event.It took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was held from 6 August to 21 August 2016.The preliminary and knockout round matches for men were played inside the Carioca Arena 1 in Olympic Park which seated up to 16,000 spectators. The USA met Serbia at a Group A pool stage Basketball battle at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016. USA vs Spain — Semifinal | Full Game Highlights | Rio 2016 Olympics BasketballUSA vs Spain — Semifinal | Full Game Highlights | Rio 2016 Olympics Basketball Not only did he play for Krzyzewski at Duke, but the newly minted NBA champion and 2014 World Cup MVP is one of just two true point guards on the roster along with Lowry. After Krzyzewski stepped down in 2016, team USA lost to France in the quarter-finals of … 2016 Rio USA Olympic Basketball Team NOC Sports Pin-on-Pin Lot of 33 from the 2016 Summer Olympic held in Rio Brazil.About 1 1/8" high and 1 1/4" wide. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (June 27, 2016) – Featuring six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists, USA Basketball unveiled its official 12-man 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. Irving, in particular, figures to be a focal point of Team USA's attack. View its roster and … Other than Durant and Anthony, every player on the roster will be participating in his first Olympic Games. Name. On Saturday, USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt first reported the full roster, which featured Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and New York Knicks scorer extraordinaire Carmelo Anthony. Olympic & World Cup gold medalist – USA #5 Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) #UNITE #USABMNT https://t.co/B1IEsinK7A, The 1st 4x U.S. Olympic men’s bball player – USA #15 @carmeloanthony #UNITE #USABMNT https://t.co/VQKsYOhod0. USA Basketball will be missing several key players when it heads to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but the Red, White and Blue roster is still plenty stacked. USA Basketball provided Krzyzewski's thoughts following the roster reveal: I'm anxious to get on the court, and along with my great coaching staff, get to work. Article USA Men's National Team assistant coach and Villanova head coach Jay Wright on coaching. Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and the United States basketball team play Nigeria in this preparation game for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Kyrie Irving of United States goes to the basket against Stefan Markovic of Serbia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Players Coaches Pos. Rio 2016 Women's Olympic Basketball - Competition schedule, results, stats, teams and players profile, news, photos and videos. The United States Olympic Committee used Houston as a departure point for many Olympic teams, providing them with credentials and provisions on their way out to Brazil. Krzyzewski's thoughts following the roster reveal. On Saturday, Team USA put the finishing touches on the roster it will bring to Rio de Janeiro later this summer for the 2016 Summer Olympics. No LeBron James. Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, DeMar DeRozan and Cousins were all key members of Team USA's 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup squad that took home a gold medal in Spain, and they will undoubtedly be called upon to play big roles after their successful run two summers ago. [5][6], The following is the United States roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[7][8][9]. "Not too many people can say they played in four Olympics and have a chance to win three gold medals. They automatically qualified for the Olympics by winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. USA Olympic Basketball Team Rosters and Stats. Looking at this team, our overall balance is what strikes me. United States women's national basketball team – 2016 Summer Olympics roster. The team was coached by Mike Krzyzewski of Duke University, with assistant coaches Jim Boeheim (Syracuse), Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves), and Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder). The following is the United States roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr. For those wondering about Kevin Love, ESPN.com's Marc Stein, citing sources, reported Sunday that he received an invite but declined following the Cleveland Cavaliers' lengthy postseason. Mint in the original factory display packages. Some of the recognizable names who have played for the Men’s U17 teams include: Brad Beal (2010), Vernon Carey Jr. (2016), Wendell Carter Jr. (2016), Quinn Cook (2010), Harry Giles (2014), Jalen Green (2018), Tyus Jones (2012), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2010), James McAdoo (2010), Malik Newman (2014), Jahlil Okafor (2012), Jabari Parker (2012), Collin Sexton (2016), Diamond Stone (2014), Gary Trent Jr. (2016) and Justise Winslow … By Anthony Riccobono @tony_riccobono 08/01/16 AT 1:07 AM. USA Basketball announced Monday that it will play five exhibition games on American soil this summer before departing for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. [1], The 2016 team consisted of just two returning players from the 2012 Olympic gold-medal winning team, Kevin Durant and the new team captain, Carmelo Anthony. USA Basketball confirmed the complete roster Monday: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski's team could have been positively frightening had LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and James Harden opted to participate, but their deferrals opened the door for a slew of Olympic newcomers to shine in the spotlight instead. 2016 Rio Olympic Games. USA Basketball Team 2016: Ranking The Best NBA Players At The Rio Olympics. 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Roster; Additional Reaction Quotes From U.S. Olympic Team Members; Featuring six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists, USA Basketball unveiled its official 12-man 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. The men's national basketball team of the United States won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. No. USA Basketball Team Results at the 2016 Olympic Games This list has all the results from the games played by the USA National Team in the basketball tournament of the 2016 Olympics with stages, dates, scores, boxscores and more. The following was the United States roster for the women's basketball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Durant collected his first gold medal when the Stars and Stripes ran roughshod over the competition at the 2012 Olympics in London, while Anthony is seeking to become the first men's basketball player in history to collect gold on three occasions, per Newsday's Al Iannazzone. We have great shooters and explosive scorers, we're big and athletic, and I think we'll really be able to defend. The following were also candidates to make the team: On August 12, 2015, USA Basketball announced 19 NBA players to participate in the following day's 2015 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, where they will be divided into two squads, USA Blue, and USA White, where USA Blue Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) while USA White Team will be coached by USA National Team assistant coach Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves).[25]. The 2016 Summer Olympic Games will be held Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The schedule concluded with 2015 FIBA Africa champion Nigeria in Houston. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, the team, led by Mike Krzyzewski for a record third time, won its 15th gold medal, making him the most decorated coach in USA Basketball history. We have lightning-quick guards who can score as well as distribute the basketball. The 2016 team may have been slightly statistically better than the next squad on this list, but the USA's entry in Rio was missing some big names. The Blue Team included starters Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), and Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons), with reserve players Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets), Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings), Amir Johnson (Boston Celtics), Victor Oladipo (Orlando Magic), and Elfrid Payton (Orlando Magic). But in terms of leadership responsibilities, the onus figures to fall on Durant and Anthony. However, that's not to say the roster is devoid of international experience. U.S. Men's Olympic Team Finalists Roster. The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz Total tries: 8471 | Average Score: 8.6 out of 13 ( 66% ) | Quiz FAQ Can you name every player on the 2016 Team USA men's basketball team? [26], The United States' 12-man roster began its exhibition schedule against 2004 Olympic champion Argentina. C. J. Watson (Orlando Magic) was included in the roster announcement but did not play. G: 4 Butler, Jimmy: Not too many people can say that," Anthony said, per Iannazzone. USA Basketball will be missing several key players when it heads to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but the Red, White and Blue roster is still plenty stacked. USA Basketball's 12-man roster is set for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. USA Basketball and Red Bull Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Grow 3X3 Basketball Players Coaches Pos. United States men's national basketball team – 2016 Summer Olympics roster. Kyrie Irving has … USA Basketball and Red Bull 3X Proclaim March 3 as #3x3Day.