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Las Vegas, Nevada Members of the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Aug. 5, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training - UNLV Mendenhall, Las Vegas, NV Team will be available for interviews following each practice Aug. 6, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training - UNLV Mendenhall, Las Vegas, NV session or game. If you would like to schedule a phone Aug. 7, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training - UNLV Mendenhall, Las Vegas, NV interview, please contact Craig Miller or another member of Aug. 8, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training - UNLV Mendenhall, Las Vegas, NV the USA Basketball communications department. Aug. 9, 7 pm PDT USA Blue vs. USA White @ T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV Media E-News Releases , USA Basketball emails out advisories, releases and game Aug. 13, 6-8 pm PDT USA MNT Training – Practice Facility, Los Angeles, CA recaps to members of the media via email. If you would Aug. 14, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training – Los Angeles Lakers Practice Facility, like to be added to the 2018-19 USA World Cup Team Los Angeles, CA media release list, please contact the USA Basketball Aug. 15, 12-2 pm PDT USA MNT Training – Los Angeles Lakers Practice Facility, communications department. Los Angeles, CA USA Basketball Communications Staff - World Cup Aug. 16, 7 pm PDT USA vs. @ Honda , Anaheim, CA

Aug. 17 Travel Craig Miller, Chief Communications Officer

Melbourne, [email protected] | 719-339-6593 Aug. 19, 4-6 pm USA MNT Training - Melbourne, Australia Aug. 20, 12-2 pm USA MNT Training - Melbourne, Australia Caroline Williams, Senior Director, Communications Aug. 21, 12-2 pm USA MNT Training - Melbourne, Australia [email protected] | 719-330-3310

Jenny Johnston, Assistant Director, Communications Aug. 22, 7:30 pm USA vs. Australia @ Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia [email protected] | 719-271-4197 Aug. 23, 12-2 pm USA MNT Training - Melbourne, Australia Aug. 24, 2 pm USA vs. Australia @ Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Trenton Miller, Assistant, Digital Communications

Sydney, Australia [email protected] | 785-383-7594 Aug. 25, 12-2 pm USA MNT Training @ Sydney, Australia Aug. 26, 7:30 pm USA vs. exhibition games @ Qudos Bank Arena, Saudia Mitchell, Director, Video Content Sydney, Australia [email protected] | 719-355-9207

Aug. 27 Rest Day, Sydney, Australia Tim Frank, NBA, Senior Vice President, Aug. 28, 12-2 pm USA MNT Training @ Sydney, Australia Basketball Communications Travel to , [email protected] | 551-482-9057 FIBA World Cup 2019 Aug. 29, 3-5 pm USA MWC Training @ Shanghai, China Aug. 30, Time TBA USA MWC Training @ Shanghai, China Aug. 31, Time TBA USA MWC Training @ Shanghai, China Sept. 1, 8:30 pm USA vs. @Shanghai, China Sept. 2, Time TBA USA MWC Training@ Shanghai, China Sept. 3, 8:30 pm USA vs @Shanghai, China Sept. 4, Time TBA USA MWC Training @ Shanghai, China Sept. 5, 8:30 pm USA - @ Shanghai, China Sept. 6, Time TBA Travel / USA MWC Training Sept. 7, Time TBA World Cup Second Round Game #1 @ Shenzhen Sept. 8, Time TBA USA MWC Training Sept. 9, Time TBA World Cup Second Round Game #2 @ Shenzhen Sept. 10, Time TBD USA MWC Training Sept. 11, Time TBA World Cup Quarterfinals @ Dongguan USA BASKETBALL Sept. 12, Travel / USA MWC Training 27 SOUTH TEJON STREET, SUITE 100 Sept. 13, Time TBA World Cup Semifinals @ Beijing COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 Sept. 14, Time TBA MWC Training @ Beijing T: 719-590-4800 F: 719-590-4811 Sept. 15, Time TBA World Cup Finals @ Beijing USAB.COM

@usabasketball NOTES: All time are local times. All times are subject to change. table of contents

team History 2 Roster /Schedule and NOTES 49 FIBA world cup

Team Training Schedules & Media Information ...... IFC 2014 USA World Cup Recap ...... 50-51 USA Team Roster (Alphabetical/Numerical) ...... 2 2010 USA World Cup Recap ...... 52-53 USA Team Roster (Metric Alphabetical/Numerical) ...... 3 2006 USA World Cup Recap ...... 54-55 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying Schedule ...... 4-5 2002 USA World Cup Recap ...... 56-57 USA World Cup Qualifying Team Notes ...... 6-8 1998 USA World Cup Recap ...... 58-59 USA National Team All-Time Results ...... 9-10 1994 USA World Cup Recap ...... 60-61 USA National Team All-Time Exhibition Results ...... 11-12 1990 USA World Cup Recap ...... 62-63 Managing Director ...... 13-14 1986 USA World Cup Recap ...... 64-65 ...... 15-16 1982 USA World Cup Recap ...... 66-67 Assistant Coach ...... 17 1978 USA World Cup Recap ...... 68-69 Assistant Coach Lloyd Pierce ...... 18 1974 USA World Cup Recap ...... 70-71 Assistant Coach ...... 19 1970 USA World Cup Recap ...... 72-73 Director of Scouting ...... 20 1967 USA World Cup Recap ...... 74-75 USA Athletic Trainers...... 21 1963 USA World Cup Recap ...... 76-77 USA Team Physicians...... 22 1959 USA World Cup Recap ...... 78-79 FIBA, NCAA, NBA Rule Differences ...... 23 1954 USA World Cup Recap ...... 80-81 1950 USA World Cup Recap ...... 82-83 All-Time Results / Year-By-Year Results ...... 84-85 athlete All-Time USA Head Coaches ...... 86 24 biographies All-Time USA World Cup Scores...... 87 USA All-Time Alphabetical Roster ...... 88-89 ...... 25-26 USA All-Time Roster By Affiliation...... 90-92 Jalen Brown ...... 27-28 USA World Cup Records ...... 93-97 Joe Harris...... 29-30 Brook Lopez...... 31-32 about Kris Middleton ...... 33-34 98 USA basketball Donovan Mitchell ...... 35-36 ...... 37-38 USA Basketball Board of Directors & Staff ...... 99 ...... 39-40 USA Basketball Committees ...... 100 ...... 41-42 USA Basketball Today ...... 101-102 Myles Turner ...... 43-44 ...... 45-46 Derrick White...... 47-48

1 USA WORLD CUP TEAM ROSTER - ALPHABETICAL

NO NAME POS HGT WGT *AGE CURRENT TEAM / UNIVERSITY / HOMETOWN 8 Harrison Barnes F 6-8 225 27 / North Carolina / Ames, IA 9 Jaylen Brown F 6-7 220 22 / California / Marietta, GA 6 Joe Harris G 6-6 218 27 / Virginia / Chelan, VA 13 Brook Lopez C 7-0 270 31 / Stanford / Fresno, CA 14 F 6-8 222 27 Milwaukee Bucks / Texas A&M / Charleston, SC 5 Donovan Mitchell G 6-3 215 22 / Louisville / Elmsford, NY 11 Mason Plumlee C 6-11 235 29 Nuggets / Duke / Warsaw, IN 7 Marcus Smart G 6-4 220 25 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma State / Flower Mound, TX 10 Jayson Tatum F 6-8 208 21 Boston Celtics / Duke / St. Louis, MO 12 Myles Turner C 6-11 255 23 / Texas / Bedford, TX 15 Kemba Walker G 6-1 184 29 Boston Celtics / Connecticut / Bronx, NY 4 Derrick White G 6-4 190 25 Spurs / Colorado / Parker, CO Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo Head Coach: Gregg Popovich () Assistant Coach: Steve Kerr () Assistant Coach: Lloyd Pierce ( Hawks) Assistant Coach: Jay Wright () Athletic Trainer: Jason Biles ( Rockets Athletic Trainer: Dionne Calhoun ( Mavericks) Athletic Trainer: Will Sevening (San Antonio Spurs) Team Physician: Dr. Answorth Allen (Hospital for Special Surgery) Team Physician: Dr. Lisa Callahan (Hospital for Special Surgery) Team Physician: Dr. Riley Williams (Hospital for Special Surgery) Director of Scouting: Jeff Van Gundy NOTE: *Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the 2019 FIBA World Cup (Sept. 15, 2019).

USA World Cup Team Numerical Roster NO NAME POS HGT WGT *AGE CURRENT TEAM / UNIVERSITY / HOMETOWN 4 Derrick White G 6-4 190 25 San Antonio Spurs / Colorado / Parker, CO 5 Donovan Mitchell G 6-3 215 24 Utah Jazz / Louisville / Elmsford, NY 6 Joe Harris G 6-6 218 27 Brooklyn Nets / Virginia / Chelan, VA 7 Marcus Smart G 6-4 220 25 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma State / Flower Mound, TX 8 Harrison Barnes F 6-8 225 27 Sacramento Kings / North Carolina / Ames, IA 9 Jaylen Brown F 6-7 220 22 Boston Celtics / California / Alpharetta, GA 10 Jayson Tatum F 6-8 208 21 Boston Celtics / Duke / St. Louis, MO 11 Mason Plumlee C 6-11 235 29 / Duke / Fort Wayne, IN 12 Myles Turner C 6-11 255 23 Indiana Pacers / Texas / Bedford, TX 13 Brook Lopez C 7-0 270 31 Milwaukee Bucks / Stanford / Fresno, CA 14 Kris Middleton F 6-8 222 29 Milwaukee Bucks / Texas A&M / Charleston, SC 15 Kemba Walker G 6-1 184 30 Boston Celtics / Connecticut / Bronx, NY

2 USA WORLD CUP TEAM ROSTER - METRIC/ALPHABETICAL

NO NAME POS HGT WGT *AGE CURRENT TEAM / UNIVERSITY / HOMETOWN 8 Harrison Barnes F 203 102 27 Sacramento Kings / North Carolina / Ames, IA 9 Jaylen Brown F 201 100 22 Boston Celtics / California / Alpharetta, GA 6 Joe Harris G 198 99 27 Brooklyn Nets / Virginia / Chelan, VA 13 Brook Lopez C 213 122 31 Milwaukee Bucks / Stanford / Fresno, CA 14 Kris Middleton F 203 101 29 Milwaukee Bucks / Texas A&M / Charleston, SC 5 Donovan Mitchell G 191 98 24 Utah Jazz / Louisville / Elmsford, NY 11 Mason Plumlee C 211 107 29 Denver Nuggets / Duke / Fort Wayne, IN 7 Marcus Smart G 193 100 25 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma State / Flower Mound, TX 10 Jayson Tatum F 203 94 21 Boston Celtics / Duke / St. Louis, MO 12 Myles Turner C 211 116 23 Indiana Pacers / Texas / Bedford, TX 15 Kemba Walker G 185 83 30 Boston Celtics / Connecticut / Bronx, NY 4 Derrick White G 193 86 25 San Antonio Spurs / Colorado / Parker, CO Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs) Assistant Coach: Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) Assistant Coach: Lloyd Pierce () Assistant Coach: Jay Wright (Villanova University) Athletic Trainer: Jason Biles () Athletic Trainer: Dionne Calhoun () Athletic Trainer: Will Sevening (San Antonio Spurs) Team Physician: Dr. Riley Williams (Hospital for Special Surgery) Team Physician: Dr. Lisa Callahan (Hospital for Special Surgery) Team Physician: Dr. Answorth Allen (Hospital for Special Surgery) Director of Scouting: Jeff Van Gundy NOTE: *Age reflects player’s age as of completion of the 2019 FIBA World Cup (Sept. 15, 2019).

USA World Cup Team Numerical Metric Roster

NO NAME POS HGT WGT *AGE CURRENT TEAM / UNIVERSITY / HOMETOWN 4 Derrick White G 193 86 25 San Antonio Spurs / Colorado / Parker, CO 5 Donovan Mitchell G 191 98 24 Utah Jazz / Louisville / Elmsford, NY 6 Joe Harris G 198 99 27 Brooklyn Nets / Virginia / Chelan, VA 7 Marcus Smart G 193 100 25 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma State / Flower Mound, TX 8 Harrison Barnes F 203 102 27 Sacramento Kings / North Carolina / Ames, IA 9 Jaylen Brown F 201 100 22 Boston Celtics / California / Alpharetta, GA 10 Jayson Tatum F 203 94 21 Boston Celtics / Duke / St. Louis, MO 11 Mason Plumlee C 211 107 29 Denver Nuggets / Duke / Fort Wayne, IN 12 Myles Turner C 211 116 23 Indiana Pacers / Texas / Bedford, TX 13 Brook Lopez C 213 122 31 Milwaukee Bucks / Stanford / Fresno, CA 14 Kris Middleton F 203 101 29 Milwaukee Bucks / Texas A&M / Charleston, SC 15 Kemba Walker G 185 83 30 Boston Celtics / Connecticut / Bronx, NY

3 2019 FIBA WORLD CUP SCHEDULE First Round Groups

GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D China Iran Angola Ivory Coast Nigeria Puerto Rico Spain Tunisia Serbia

GROUP E GROUP F GROUP G GROUP H Czech Republic Dominion Republic Australia Japan Canada Turkey Montenegro Lithuania USA Jordan Senegal First Round Thursday, September 5 Saturday, August 31 Group E (Shanghai) Group F () Group A (Beijing) Group B (Wuhan) 4:30 pm Turkey - Czech Republic 4:00 pm Brazil - Montenegro 8:30 pm USA - Japan 8:00 pm Greece - New Zealand 4:00 pm Poland - Venezuela 4:30 pm Russia - Nigeria 8:00 pm Ivory Coast - China 8:30 pm Argentina - South Korea Group G (Shenzhen) Group H (Dongguan) Group C (Guangzhou) Group D (Foshan) 4:30 pm Germany - Jordan 3:30 pm Canada - Senegal 8:30 pm Dominican Republic - France 7:30 pm Lithuania - Australia 4:30 pm Iran - Puerto Rico 3:30 pm Angola - Serbia 8:30 pm Spain - Tunisia 7:30 pm Philippines - Italy

Sunday, September 1 Medal Round Second Round Group E (Shanghai) Group F (Nanjing) Group I Group J 4:30 pm Turkey - Japan 4:00 pm New Zealand - Brazil A1 C1 8:30 pm Czech Republic - USA 8:00 pm Greece - Montenegro A2 C2 B1 D1 Group G (Shenzhen) Group H (Dongguan) B2 D2 4:30 pm Dominican Rep. - Jordan 3:30 pm Canada - Australia 8:30 pm France - Germany 7:30 pm Senegal - Lithuania Group K Group L E1 G1 Monday, September 2 E2 G2 Group A (Beijing) Group B (Wuhan) F1 H1 4:00 pm Venezuela - Ivory Coast 4:30 pm Nigeria - Argentina F2 H2 8:00 pm China - Poland 8:30 pm South Korea - Russia Group C (Guangzhou) Group D (Foshan) 4:30 pm Tunisia - Iran 3:30 pm Italy - Angola 8:30 pm Puerto Rico - Spain 7:30 pm Serbia - Philippines Classification Round Second Round Group M Group N Tuesday, September 3 A3 C3 Group E (Shanghai) Group F (Nanjing) A4 C4 4:30 pm Japan - Czech Republic 4:00 pm Montenegro - New Zealand B3 D3 8:30 pm USA - Turkey 8:00 pm Brazil - Greece B4 D4 Group G (Shenzhen) Group H (Dongguan) Group O Group P 4:30 pm Germany - Dominican Rep. 3:30 pm Australia - Senegal E3 G3 8:30 pm Jordan - France 7:30 pm Lithuania - Canada E4 G4 F3 H3 Wednesday, September 4 F4 H4 Group A (Beijing) Group B (Wuhan) 4:00 pm Ivory Coast - Poland 4:30 pm South Korea - Nigeria 8:00 pm Venezuela - China 8:30 pm Russia - Argentina Group C (Guangzhou) Group D (Fochan) 4:30 pm Puerto Rico - Tunisia 3:30 pm Angola - Philippines 8:30 pm Spain - Iran 7:30 pm Italy - Serbia

4 Second Round Quarterfinals Friday, September 6 Tuesday, September 10 Group I (Foshan) Group J (Wuhan) Q1 I1 - J2 (@Dongguan) A1 - B2 C1 - D2 Q2 J1 - I2 (@Shanghai) B1 - A2 D1 - C2 Wednesday, September 11 Classification Group M (Guangzhou) Group N (Beijing) Q3 K1 - L2 @Dongguan) Q4 L1 - K2 (@Shanghai) A3 - B4 C3 - D4 B3 - A4 D3 - C4 Classification Semifinals Saturday, September 7 Thursday, September 12 Group K (Shenzhen) Group L (Nanjing)

E1 - F2 G1 - H2 5th-8th Place F1 - E2 H1 - G2 Loser Q1 - Loser Q2 (@Beijing) Loser Q3 - Loser Q4 (@Beijing) Classification Group O (Dongguan) Group P (Shanghai) E3 - F4 G3 - H4 Medal Semifinals F3 - E4 H3 - G4 Friday, September 13 1st-4th Place Sunday, September 8 Semifinals 1: Winner Q1 - Winner Q2 (@Beijing) Group I (Foshan) Group J (Wuhan) Semifinals 2: Winner Q3 - Winner Q4 (@Beijing) A1 - B1 C1 - D1 A2 - B2 C2 - D2 Classification Classification Finals Group M (Guangzhou) Group N (Beijing) Saturday, September 14 (Beijing) A3 - B3 C3 - D3 7th/8th Place: Losers 5th-8th Semifinals A4 - B4 C4 - D4 5th/6th Place: Winners 5th-8th Semifinals

Monday, September 9 Medal Finals Group K (Shenzhen) Group L (Nanjing) Sunday, September 15 (Beijing) E1 - F1 G1 - H1 Bronze Medal Game: Losers Semifinals 1 - Losers Semifinals 2 E2 - F2 G2 - H2 Gold Medal Game: Winners Semifinals 1 - Winners Semifinals 2 Classification Group O (Dongguan) Group P (Shanghai) E3 - F3 G3 - H3 Notes: *All times listed are local times. E4 - F4 G4 - H4

5 USA WORLD CUP TEAM NOTES

Spurs Gregg Popovich Takes Over USA Coaching Reins The leadership for the 2017-20 USA Basketball Men’s National Team was disclosed on Oct. 23, 2015, when USA Basketball officially announced that five-time NBA champion and long-time San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had been named head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team for the 2017-20 quadrennium. As head coach, Popovich will coach the USA National Team over the course of the 2017-20 quad, which will include all USA Men’s National Team training camps, the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China (Aug. 31-Sept. 15, 2019), and, if the USA qualifies, the 2020 Summer Olympic features eight preliminary round group and each groups consists Games (July 24-Aug. 9) in Tokyo, Japan. of four nations. The 2017-20 USA Men’s National Team quadrennium China automatically qualified as the host nation of the 2019 got underway in July 2018 in Las Vegas with the 2018 USA FIBA World Cup. Basketball Men’s National Team minicamp that was held The remaining 31 nations qualified through their FIBA zone World Cup qualifying games. Each zone’s qualifiers were: on July 26-27. Out of the 35-player pool, 23 were in attendance at minicamp. Africa (5): Angola, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia. No newcomer to the international game, Coach Americas (7): Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominion Republic, Popovich served as an assistant coach for three previous Puerto Rico, USA and Venezuela. USA Basketball national teams that compiled an overall Asia (7) Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, New Zealand, record of 29-7, while winning one gold and one bronze Philippines, and South Korea. medal. He served as an assistant coach to for Europe (12): Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the 2002 USA World Championship Team that finished in Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Serbia, sixth place with a 6-3 record, the 2003 USA FIBA Spain and Turkey. Americas Championship Team (FIBA Americas Olympic qualifying tournament) that captured a 10-0 record, a gold Olympic Impact medal and a qualifying berth for the 2004 Olympics, and Results from the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 will was an assistant to and the 2004 U.S. qualify seven teams (the top two teams from the Americas, Olympic Team that won a bronze medal with a 5-3 record. the top two from Europe and the top finishing teams from Popovich graduated from the Air Force Africa, Asia and Oceania) directly for the Tokyo 2020 Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1970, and Olympic Games. Additionally, Olympic host, Japan, has while there, played basketball for four seasons. As a senior automatically qualified. Four additional nations will qualify he served as the team captain and finished as the leading through four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments that scorer. Popovich served five years of required active duty will be held in 2020 in advance of the Olympics. in the United States Air Force, during which time he toured Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union with the U.S. Armed Winning Ways Continue Forces Basketball Team. In 1972, he was selected captain Since the formation of USA Basketball’s National Team of the Armed Forces Team, which won the Amateur program in 2006 by Jerry Colangelo, USA National Teams Athletic Union (AAU) championship. He was among 66 have compiled a spectacular 88-1 record and claimed top players invited by the U.S. Olympic Basketball Games honors in six of seven FIBA or FIBA Americas Committee to try out for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. competitions (through 2016 Olympics). Just as importantly as the USA National Team’s success on the court, the FIBA WORLD CUP 2019 program also reestablished the USA National Team and its The FIBA World Cup for Men 2019 will be held Aug. 31- members as positive ambassadors for the United States and Sept. 15 in eight cities in China. It will feature 32 national teams the sport. who qualified to participate in the FIBA World Cup. The format Currently, USA National team enjoys a 53 game win

6 streak in FIBA and FIBA Americas competitions. The France (650.2) is No. 3 (647.7), Serbia is No. 4 (645.4) and streaks dates back to the bronze medal game (9/2/2006) of Argentina (626.5) closes out the top five. Lithuania (623.0), the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. Slovenia (621.9), Greece (602.2), (582.9), and Russi (525.3) rank sixth through 10th. The United States ranks No. 1 in all five of FIBA's Popovich NBA Career Notes world ranking categories, including combined, men's, In 23 seasons as a NBA head coach, all with the San women's, boys and girls. Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich hasBIOGRAPHY compiled a remarkable USA teams are the current men’s and women’s regular season record of 1,245-575 for a shining .684 champions of the Olympics the FIBA World Cup; FIBA winning percentage. He is 170-114 (.599) in NBA playoff men’s and women’s U19 and U17 World Cups; the men’s games. He has advanced the Spurs into the NBA playoffs and women’s FIBA Americas U18 and U16 22 consecutive seasons and has captured five NBA championships, the men’s and women’s 3x3 World Cups championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014). and the men’s 3x3 U18 World Cup. On Feb. 4, 2017, Popovich recorded his 1,128th win with one franchise, surpassing the record previously owned by former Utah Jazz coach . USA Men's National Teams History On April 13, 2019, Popovich surpassed Since first fielding in 1992 a team of legendary NBA and became the all-time winningest coach in NBA history stars, USA Basketball National Teams featuring NBA with his 1,413th win. players have competed in 17 international basketball Coach Pop is the longest tenured active coach in both competitions and compiled a 134-7 record in those official the NBA and all major sports leagues in the United States competitions, while also posting a record of 51-1 in and he has amassed a record-setting 22 consecutive exhibition games. winning seasons in the NBA, surpassing the previous mark Of all the wins and all the records established by these set by . teams, no statistic has been more followed than the margin Popovich owns a career winning percentage of .684 of victory. which ranks fourth all-time among coaches with at least The largest margin of victory for a competition was 250 games, behind Steve Kerr (.785), Phil Jackson (.704) recorded by the 1992 Dream Team in the Tournament of the and (.698). Americas which served as the Americas Olympic He lists tied for third with five career NBA qualifying tournament. In its six games, the U.S. posted an championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), tied for eye-popping average margin of victory of 51.5 ppg. first with three NBA Coach of the Year awards (2003, The largest margin of victory in a single game for a 2012, 2014) and is a four-time NBA All-Star Game head USA National Team is 83 points accomplished at the 2012 coach (2005, 2011, 2013, 2016). Olympic Games versus Nigeria (156-73, 8/2/12).

Team Record / Margin Of Victory USA World Cup History 2016 Olympic Team 8-0 / 22.5 points a game The current two-time defending World Cup champion 2014 FIBA World Cup Team 9-0 / 33.0 points a game USA men will be shooting for a record-setting third 2012 Olympic Team 8-0/ 32.1 points a game straight title. No nation has every won three consecutive 2010 World Championship Team 9-0/ 24.6 points a game 2008 Olympic Team 8-0 / 27.9 points a game World title. 2007 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 39.5 points a game The USA has participated in 17 FIBA World Cups and 2006 World Championship Team 8-1 / 20.5 points a game have collected 12 medals - five gold medals (1954, 1986, 2004 Olympic Team 5-3 / 4.6 points a game 1994, 2010 and 2014), three silver medals (1950, 1959 and 2003 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 30.9 points a game 1982) and four bronze medals (1974, 1990, 1998 and 2002 World Championship Team 6-3 / 16.9 points a game 2006). USA teams own an overall record of 123-27. 2001 Goodwill Games Team 5-0 / 36.2 points a game Since 1994 when NBA players first participated in the 2000 Olympic Team 8-0 / 21.6 points a game 1999 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 31.6 points a game World Cup the USA is 40-2 and has won gold in three of 1996 Olympic Team 8-0 / 32.3 points a game the five World Cups they have participated in. 1994 World Championship Team 8-0 / 37.7 points a game 1992 Olympic Team 8-0 / 43.8 points a game 1992 Olympic Qualifying Team 6-0 / 51.5 points a game On Top Of The World The USA men remain on top of the FIBA world rankings with a 793.7 rating, while Spain (703.4) is No. 2,

7 2017-19 FIBA AMERICAS WORLD CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND OPPONENT NOTES QUALIFIERS CRASH SUMMARY USA VS. CZECH REPUBLIC The USA began its qualifying journey for the 2019 Preliminary Round Game Date: September 1, 8:30 p.m. World Cup on Nov. 23, 2017, facing Puerto Rico in the first of six first-round qualifying games that took place in three Czech Republic FIBA World Ranking: 24th competition windows through July 1, 2018. The USA All-Time World Cup Record vs. Czech Republic: 0-0 Americans, under the direction of head coach Jeff Van Last World Cup Meeting: N/A. Gundy and featuring different rosters of G-League players, USA-Czech Republic Last Meeting: 2013 World University Games, the finished the first round owning a 5-1 record. USA defeated Czech Republic 96-53. USA FIBA AMERICAS WORLD CUP QUALIFYING FIRST ROUND RESULTS Notes: The USA and Czech Republic have never met in a senior level FIBA competition. Nov. 23, 2017 USA 85, Puerto Rico 78 @ Orlando, FL Nov. 26, 2017 USA 91, Mexico 55 @ Greensboro, NC

Feb. 23, 2018 USA 84, Cuba 48 @ Santa Cruz, CA USA VS. TURKEY Feb. 26, 2018 USA 83, Puerto Rico 75 @ Santa Cruz, CA Preliminary Round Game Date: September 3, 8:30 p.m. Turkey FIBA World Ranking: June 28, 2018 Mexico 78, USA 70 @ , Mexico 17th July 1, 2018 USA 93, Cuba 62 @ , Cuba USA All-Time World Cup Record vs. Turkey: 2-0 One of three teams that advanced from its preliminary Last World Cup Meeting: The USA defeated Turkey 98-77 in a 2014 round group to the second round, the USA again went 5-1 FIBA World Cup preliminary round game. to finish atop of the standings with a 10-2 record. The USA USA-Turkey Last Meeting: 2016 FIBA U17 World Cup, the USA defeated claimed the finish in Group E after defeating Argentina 84- Turkey 96-56. 83 on ’s buzzer beater in its final game. Notes: The USA is 2-0 against Turkey in FIBA World Cup games, having Based on the final standings, the top three finishing won 98-77 in 2014 and 81-64 in the 2010 World Cup gold medal game. teams in each second round group earned an invitation to the FIBA World Cup 2019, and the best fourth place team between the two second round groups earned the final USA VS. JAPAN invite. Qualifying for the World Cup from the Americas Preliminary Round Game Date: September 5, 8:30 p.m. were Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Japan FIBA World Ranking: 48th Puerto Rico, United States and Venezuela. USA All-Time World Cup Record vs. Japan: 0-0 USA FIBA AMERICAS WORLD CUP QUALIFYING SECOND ROUND RESULTS Last World Cup Meeting: N/A. Sept. 14, 2018 USA 114, Uruguay 57 @ Las Vegas, Nevada USA-Japan Last Meeting: 2014 FIBA U17 World Cup, the USA defeated Sept. 17, 2018 USA 78, Panama 48 @ Panama City, Panama Japan 122-38. Nov. 28, 2018 Argentina 80, USA 63 @ La Rioja, Argentina Notes: The U.S. is 3-0 versus Japan in Olympic games, recording wins Dec. 2, 2018 USA 78, Uruguay 70 @ Montevideo, Uruguay in 1956 (98-40), 1960 (125-66) and 1972 (99-33). Feb. 22, 2019 USA 111, Panama 80 @ Greensboro, NC Feb. 26, 2019 USA 84, Argentina 83 @ Greensboro, NC

Second Round Final Standings Group E Group F 1. *USA 10-2 1. *Canada 10-2 2. *Argentina 9-3 2. *Brazil 9-3 3. *Puerto Rico 8-4 3. *Venezuela 9-3 4. Uruguay 6-6 4. *Dominican Rep. 7-5 5. Mexico 5-7 5. U.S. Virgin Isl. 3-9 6. Panama 4-8 6. 2-10

*Qualified for 2019 FIBA World Cup.

8 USA NATIONAL TEAMS ALL-TIME RESULTS (134-7)

Since selecting NBA players for its National Team rosters in 1992, USA Basketball teams have compiled a 134-7 record in FIBA and FIBA Americas competitions.

2016 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ , Brazil 2007 FIBA Americas Championship 8/21 USA 96 Serbia 66 +30 (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) / @ Las Vegas, Nevada 8/19 USA 82 Spain 76 + 6 9/02 USA 118 Argentina 81 +37 8/17 USA 105 Argentina 78 +27 9/01 USA 135 Puerto Rico 91 +44 8/14 USA 100 France 97 + 3 8/30 USA 91 Argentina 76 +15 8/12 USA 94 Serbia 91 + 3 8/29 USA 118 Uruguay 79 +39 8/10 USA 98 Australia 88 +10 8/28 USA 117 Puerto Rico 78 +39 8/08 USA 113 Venezuela 69 +44 8/27 USA 127 Mexico 100 +27 8/06 USA 119 China 62 +57 8/26 USA 113 Brazil 76 +37 8/25 USA 113 Canada 63 +50 8/23 USA 123 U.S. Virgin Islands 59 +64 2014 FIBA World Cup (9-0) / @ Spain 8/22 USA 112 Venezuela 69 +43 9/14 USA 129 Serbia 92 +37 9/11 USA 96 Lithuania 68 +28 9/9 USA 119 Slovenia 76 +43 2006 FIBA World Championship (8-1) / @ Saitama, Japan 9/6 USA 86 Mexico 63 +23 9/ 2 USA 96 Argentina 81 +15 9/4 USA 95 Ukraine 71 +24 9/ 1 Greece 101 USA 95 - 6 9/3 USA 106 Dominican Rep. 71 +35 8/30 USA 85 Germany 65 +20 9/2 USA 98 New Zealand 71 +27 8/27 USA 113 Australia 73 +30 8/31 USA 98 Turkey 77 +21 8/24 USA 103 Senegal 58 +45 8/30 USA 114 55 +59 8/23 USA 94 Italy 85 + 9 8/22 USA 114 Slovenia 95 +19 8/20 USA 121 China 90 +31 2012 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ , 8/19 USA 111 Puerto Rico 100 +11 8/12 USA 107 Spain 100 + 7 8/10 USA 109 Argentina 83 +26 2004 Olympic Games (5-3) / @ Athens, Greece 8/8 USA 119 Australia 86 +33 8/28 USA 104 Lithuania 96 + 8 8/6 USA 126 Argentina 97 +29 8/27 Argentina 89 USA 81 - 8 8/4 USA 99 Lithuania 94 + 5 8/26 USA 102 Spain 94 + 8 8/2 USA 156 Nigeria 73 +83 8/23 USA 89 Angola 53 +36 7/31 USA 110 Tunisia 63 +47 8/21 Lithuania 94 USA 90 - 4 7/29 USA 98 France 71 +27 8/19 USA 89 Australia 79 +10 8/17 USA 77 Greece 71 + 6 8/15 Puerto Rico 92 USA 73 -19 2010 FIBA World Championship (9-0) / @ Istanbul, Turkey 9/12 USA 81 Turkey 64 +17 9/11 USA 89 Lithuania 74 +15 2003 FIBA Americas Championship 9/09 USA 89 Russia 79 +10 (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) / @ San Juan, Puerto Rico 9/06 USA 121 Angola 66 +55 8/31 USA 106 Argentina 73 +33 9/02 USA 92 Tunisia 57 +35 8/30 USA 87 Puerto Rico 71 +16 9/01 USA 88 Iran 51 +37 8/28 USA 91 Puerto Rico 65 +26 8/30 USA 70 Brazil 68 + 2 8/27 USA 96 Mexico 69 +27 8/29 USA 70 Slovenia 77 +22 8/26 USA 94 Argentina 86 + 8 8/28 USA 106 Croatia 78 +28 8/25 USA 111 Canada 71 +40 8/23 USA 113 U.S. Virgin Islands 55 +58 8/22 USA 98 Venezuela 69 +29 2008 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ Beijing, China 8/21 USA 111 Dominican Rep. 73 +38 8/24 USA 118 Spain 107 +11 8/20 USA 110 Brazil 76 +34 8/22 USA 101 Argentina 81 +20 8/20 USA 116 Australia 85 +31 8/18 USA 106 Germany 57 +49 8/16 USA 119 Spain 82 +37 8/14 USA 92 Greece 69 +23 8/12 USA 97 Angola 76 +21 8/10 USA 101 China 70 +31

9 2002 FIBA World Championship (6-3) / @ , 1996 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ Atlanta, Georgia Indiana 8/3 USA 95 Yugoslavia 69 +26 9/7 Spain 81 USA 76 - 5 8/1 USA 101 Australia 73 +28 9/6 USA 84 Puerto Rico 74 +10 7/30 USA 98 Brazil 75 +23 9/5 Yugoslavia 81 USA 78 - 3 7/28 USA 102 Croatia 71 +31 9/4 Argentina 87 USA 80 - 7 7/26 USA 133 China 70 +63 9/3 USA 110 New Zealand 62 +48 7/24 USA 104 Lithuania 82 +22 9/2 USA 106 Russia 82 +24 7/22 USA 87 Angola 54 +33 8/31 USA 84 China 65 +19 7/20 USA 96 Argentina 68 +28 8/30 USA 104 Germany 87 +17 8/29 USA 110 Algeria 60 +50 1994 FIBA World Championship (8-0) / @ , Canada 2001 Goodwill Games (5-0) / @ Brisbane, Australia 8/14 USA 137 Russia 91 +46 9/9 USA 91 Argentina 63 +28 8/13 USA 97 Greece 58 +39 9/8 USA 106 Brazil 98 (OT) + 8 8/12 USA 111 Russia 94 +17 9/5 USA 111 Cuba 70 +41 8/10 USA 134 Puerto Rico 83 +51 9/4 USA 97 Argentina 67 +30 8/9 USA 130 Australia 74 +56 9/3 USA 132 Mexico 58 +74 8/7 USA 105 Brazil 82 +23 8/5 USA 132 China 77 +55 8/4 USA 115 Spain 100 +15 2000 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ Sydney, Australia 10/1 USA 85 France 75 +10 9/29 USA 85 Lithuania 83 + 2 1992 Olympic Games (8-0) / @ , Spain 9/28 USA 85 Russia 70 +15 8/8 USA 117 Croatia 85 +32 9/25 USA 119 China 72 +47 8/6 USA 127 Lithuania 76 +51 9/23 USA 102 New Zealand 56 +46 8/4 USA 115 Puerto Rico 77 +38 9/21 USA 85 Lithuania 76 + 9 8/2 USA 122 Spain 81 +41 9/19 USA 93 Italy 61 +32 7/31 USA 127 Brazil 83 +44 9/17 USA 106 France 94 +12 7/29 USA 111 Germany 68 +43 7/27 USA 103 Croatia 70 +33 7/26 USA 116 Angola 48 +68 1999 FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) / @ San Juan, Puerto Rico 7/25 USA 92 Canada 66 +26 1992 FIBA Americas Championship 7/24 USA 88 Argentina 59 +29 (Olympic Qualifier) (6-0) / @ Portland, Oregon 7/22 USA 115 Puerto Rico 76 +39 7/5 USA 127 Venezuela 80 +47 7/21 USA 83 Venezuela 61 +22 7/3 USA 119 Puerto Rico 81 +38 7/20 USA 90 Brazil 73 +17 7/1 USA 128 Argentina 87 +41 7/19 USA 107 Dominican Rep. 71 +36 6/30 USA 112 Panama 52 +60 7/18 USA 88 Cuba 52 +36 6/29 USA 105 Canada 61 +44 7/17 USA 103 Argentina 72 +31 6/28 USA 136 Cuba 57 +79 7/16 USA 94 Canada 60 +34 7/15 USA 118 Uruguay 72 +46

10 USA NATIONAL TEAMS EXHIBITION HISTORY (54-2)

Since selecting NBA players for its National Team rosters in 1992, USA Basketball teams have compiled a 54-2 record in exhibition games.

2019 (3-1 / Pre-World Cup) 8/26 USA 84, Canada 68 15,155 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia 8/24 Australia 98, USA 94 52,079 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia 8/22 USA 102, Australia 86 51,218 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia 8/16 USA 84, Spain 68 11,124 Honda Center, Anaheim, California

2016 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) 8/1 USA 110, Nigeria 66 18,247 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas 7/29 USA 80, Venezuela 45 20,578 , , 7/26 USA 107, China 57 *19,596 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California 7/24 USA 106, China 57 19,060 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California 7/22 USA 111, Argentina 74 16,801 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

2014 (4-0 / Pre-World Cup) 8/26 USA 101, Slovenia 71 *10,200 Gran Canaria Arena, Gran Canaria, Spain 8/22 USA 112, Puerto Rico 86 16,498 , , New York 8/20 USA 105, Dominican Republic 62 16,080 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York 8/16 USA 95, Brazil 78 *21,309 United Center, Chicago, Illinois

2012 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) 7/25 USA 100, Spain 78 16,200 Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain 7/22 USA 86, Argentina 80 10,503 Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain 7/19 USA 118, Great Britain 78 16,979 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England 7/16 USA 80, Brazil 69 20,390 Verizon Center, Washington, D.C. 7/12 USA 113, Dominican Republic 59 18,499 Thomas & Mack Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

2010 (4-0 / Pre-World Championship) 8/25 USA 87, Greece 59 12,500 OKAO Arena, Athens, Greece 8/22 USA 86, Spain 85 *10,960 La Caja MÃgica, Madrid, Spain 8/21 USA 77, Lithuania 61 *10,960 La Caja MÃgica, Madrid, Spain 8/15 USA 86, France 55 *19,763 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

2008 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) 8/5 USA 87, Australia 76 14,208 Qizhong Arena, Shanghai, China 8/3 USA 89, Russia 68 14,523 Qizhong Arena, Shanghai, China 8/1 USA 120, Lithuania 84 *11,885 Coati Strip Cotai Arena, Macao, China 7/31 USA 114, Turkey 82 *11,885 Coati Strip Cotai Arena, Macao, China 7/25 USA 120, Canada 65 18,498 Thomas & Mack Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

2006 (5-0 / Pre-World Championship) 8/15 USA 116, South Korea 63 12,477 Jamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea 8/13 USA 111, Lithuania 88 8,577 Jamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea 8/8 USA 90, Brazil 86 *12,900 Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China 8/7 USA 119, China 73 *12,900 Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China 8/3 USA 114, Puerto Rico 69 18,218 Thomas & Mack Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

2004 (5-1 / Pre-Olympics) 8/10 USA 80, Turkey 68 *12,000 Abdi Ipekei Arena, Istanbul, Turkey 8/8 USA 79, Turkey 67 *12,000 Abdi Ipekei Arena, Istanbul, Turkey 8/6 USA 78, Serbia & Montenegro 60 *18,000 Beogradska Arena, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro 8/4 USA 80, Germany 77 *18,000 Kölnarena, Cologne, Germany 8/3 Italy 95, USA 78 14,821 Kölnarena, Cologne, Germany 7/31 USA 96, Puerto Rico 71 14,034 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida

2003 (1-0 / Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament) 8/17 USA 101, Puerto Rico 74 16,473 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

11 2002 (2-0 / Pre-World Championship) 8/25 USA 91, Germany 73 8,327 Rose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon 8/22 USA 84, China 54 19,873 The Arena in Oakland, Oakland, California

2001 (1-0 / Pre-Goodwill Games) 8/30 USA 109, Australia 76 8,639 Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, Australia

2000 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) 9/9 USA 89, Australia 64 *15,114 Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia 9/6 USA 105, Japan 49 21,080 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan 9/5 USA 95, Spain 66 19,610 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan 9/2 USA 11, USA Select 74 8,990 Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 8/31 USA 99, Canada 70 7,376 Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

1999 (1-0 / Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament) 7/11 USA 97, Canada 69 5,212 Orlando Arena, Orlando, Florida

1996 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) 7/14 USA 128, Greece 62 36,702 RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana 7/12 USA 118, Australia 77 19,911 Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 7/10 USA 119, China 58 19,023 America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona 7/7 USA 109, Brazil 68 20,562 Gund Arena, , 7/6 USA 96, USA Select 90 21,454 Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan

1994 (2-0 / Pre-World Championship) 7/31 USA 113,USA Goodwill Games 75 15,205 Arena, Oakland, California 7/26 USA 114, Germany 81 23,698 Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina

1992 (1-0 / Pre-Olympics) 7/21 USA 111, France 71 *2,500 Stade Louis II Monte Carlo, Monaco

*Soldout

USA BASKETBALL MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM BLUE - WHITE EXHIBITION GAMES

8/9/2019 USA Blue 97, USA White 78 7,560 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

8/13/2015 USA White 134, USA Blue 128 12,211 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

8/1/2014 *USA White 81, USA Blue 71 11,556 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada (game was stopped with 9:33 remaining in the fourth quarter)

7/25/2013 USA White 128, USA Blue 106 9,513 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada (game was played using four 12 quarters)

8/12/2010 USA Blue 49, USA White 47 *6,000 Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York (game consisted of 10 minute halves, sudden death was used to determine winner)

7/24/2010 USA White 114, USA Blue 96 11,635 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

7/25/2009 USA Blue 100, USA White 81 5,768 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

7/22/2007 USA Blue 105, USA White 104 15,132 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

*Soldout

12 JERRY COLANGELO 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM MANAGING DIRECTOR

BIOGRAPHY

From playing, to coaching, to being an influential drennium by finishing 8-0 to leader in the NBA and internationally, Jerry Colan- reclaim the gold medal at the gelo’s career is a story of remarkable success. 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was the USA’s first gold in — the colangelo File a major international competition since 2000. The most recent chapter of his contributions is pure Hometown: gold. Returning in 2009 for a second run as the national team’s managing director, the USA finished 9-0 to Chicago Heights, IL Colangelo’s involvement with USA Basketball began win the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. It on April 27, 2005, when he was announced as the was the USA’s first World Championship gold medal Managing Director of the then newly organized USA Playing Experience: since 1994. Basketball Men’s Senior National Team program. He later was elected chairman of USA Basketball’s Two years later, the U.S. rolled to a perfect 8-0 University of Illinois, 1960-1962 Board of Directors for the 2009-12 quadrennium, record to capture Olympic gold in London and and was reelected for a second term, 2013-16. conclude Colangelo’s second quadrennium on a high note. Taking control in 2005 of the USA National Team USA Basketball Experience: Program that hadn’t won a major international In 2013-16, his third quad at the helm of the USA competition since 2000, Colangelo confidently re- national team program, the USA bested all comers 2018 USA Men’s National Team built the program from the bottom up. Obtaining the and compiled a 9-0 record to claim the FIBA World Managing Director (2005-Present) involvement of the NBA’s top players, and securing Cup gold medal in Spain and earn the U.S. its first the involvement of some of basketball’s most ever back-to-back world titles. The U.S. concluded USA Basketball Chairman respected coaches, Colangelo’s first step in his Colangelo’s third quad by finishing 8-0 in Rio to 2009-12, 2013-16 rebuilding process was naming ’s claim a third consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Hall of Fame mentor as the USA On Dec. 7, 2015, Colangelo was named chairman of National Team head coach. basketball operations for the 76ers. Since Colangelo took charge of the national team, Late in the 2015-16 season after guiding Philadel- the USA men have compiled a remarkable 88-1 over- phia through some transitions, he relinquished his all record (60-1 in official FIBA or FIBA Americas role but remained with the club as a special advisor competitions and 28-0 record in exhibition games) to Sixers’ owner Josh Harris. and claimed top honors in six of seven FIBA or FIBA Colangelo was the face of the NBA Americas competitions. franchise from their inaugural season in1968 Under Colangelo the USA men have claimed gold through 2012. While with the Suns, his roles in- medal finishes at the 2007 FIBA Americas Champi- cluded general manager, head coach, president, onship, 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2010 FIBA World managing general partner, chief executive officer Championship, 2012 London Olympics, 2014 FIBA and chairman. His 43-year tenure with Phoenix came World Cup and 2016 Olympics. to an end in 2012 and was at the time the longest in the NBA. During his first term as managing director, the 2006- 08 USA National Team program compiled a striking On two occasions Colangelo stepped in to coach the 36-1 overall win-loss record, and just as importantly Suns, including the 1969-70 season when he guided re-established the USA team as positive ambassa- the club to a 24-20 mark down the stretch and to its dors for the United States and the sport. first playoff appearance. He also took over in 1972- 73 and compiled a 35-40 mark. Overall, Colangelo is In the program’s first year, the U.S. captured the 59-60 as an NBA coach. bronze medal with an 8-1 record at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. The following sum- His overall impact on the game of basketball has mer the USA won the 2007 FIBA Americas Champi- been so significant he was elected to the Naismith onship with a 10-0 record to qualify the U.S. for the Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2004. On 2008 Olympic Games. The USA culminated the qua- Nov. 4, 2007, Colangelo became the 12th member of

13 vanced to the 1998 WNBA Finals and qualified for the playoffs three times. As with the NBA, Colangelo was involved with the governing of , serving on the Legislative Committee, Equal Opportunity Committee and on the board of directors of the MLB Advanced Media, the technology arm of the league. Currently a principal partner of JDM Partners LLC, a real past chairman of the board of the Council of Leadership Education and a past chairman of the Collaboration for a New Cen- tury; Southwest Leadership Foundation; the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame; Leadership Foundations of America; ’s Dean’s Council of 100 and the Honor Board for Junior Achievement of Central Arizona; and he served as president of Valley Big Brothers and was chairman of the board of the Christian Businessmen’s Club. Colangelo has also served on the board of di- the Phoenix Suns' Ring of Fame, the club’s most elite group. rectors of the Phoenix Art Museum; Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Athletes in Action; and Phoenix Suns Charities. The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com in 2012 selected Colangelo as one of He is a lifetime member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, an organization Phoenix's 15 all-time most influential citizens. The Arizona Republic also dedicated to the promotion of Phoenix through sports. named him the Most Influential Sports Figure in Arizona for the 20th cen- tury, and the Phoenix Business Journal regularly voted him among its He currently is chairman of the Naismith Memorial past vice president of “Most Influential” business persons. Nationally, Colangelo was frequently the Phoenix Downtown Partnership; past chairman and CEO of Phoenix found among The Sporting News’ list of the most powerful people in Community Alliance; and he was a leader in the establishment of Employ- sports. ers Against Domestic Violence. Colangelo was recognized by Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon who proclaimed The author of two books, Return of the Gold which profile Colangelo’s jour- March 26, 2004, Jerry Colangelo Day in the city of Phoenix. The Valley of ney and experience with the Redeem Team, and How You Play the Game, the Sun United Way also bestowed its highest honor, the Spirit of Caring his insight into the world of the business of sports and his own life. award, to Colangelo in 2005, for his passion for improving lives in the com- Colangelo prepped at Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Ill., munity. where he was an all-state basketball honoree as a senior. A left-hander, He brought to Phoenix in 1998 and served as Chair- Colangelo was the top pitcher on the baseball team that also featured fu- man and CEO of the champion . ture Yankee hurler . Upon graduation he had 66 scholarship of- Going from expansion team to World Series champion in just four years fers for and seven professional baseball contract was a record for Major League Baseball. Arizona won the National League offers. West in just its second season to become the fastest expansion team in He enrolled at the University of Kansas, but transferred after his prospec- baseball history to qualify for the postseason, just as the Suns did in their tive teammate, , left the Jayhawks for a pro contract. second season in 1969-70. Colangelo transferred to the University of Illinois, where he earned All-Big Colangelo also was the key element in facilitating the move of the NHL’s Ten honors, captained the Illini as a senior and was later inducted into the Jets to Arizona in 1996, where they became the Phoenix Coyotes. Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame. He also played two years of baseball at Illinois. Chairman of the NBA’s Board of Governors 2001 through 2005, Colangelo has had influence on the growth of the NBA and was a member of the Colangelo grew up in the “Hungry Hill” neighborhood of Chicago Heights. league’s Finance Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Expansion His ties to “The Heights” and Bloom Township are evident in the Jerry Committee and Competition and Rules Committee. NBA Commissioner Colangelo Gymnasium, dedicated in his honor in 1996, and Colangelo Way, turned to Colangelo to chair a special group in the 2000-01 a street named after him. Additionally, the Colangelo Center houses the season that evaluated the state of the game and made rules modifications. Italian-American Athletic Hall of Fame in Chicago, Illinois. Colangelo added to his NBA involvement with a position on the founding Colangelo and his wife, Joan, whom he met on a blind date while at the committee for the WNBA, helping advance professional women's basket- University of Illinois, have four children: Kathy Holcombe, Kristen Young, ball in the U.S. The were one of the WNBA's inaugural Bryan and Mandie Colangelo, and nine granddaughters and four teams in 1997 and set a league attendance record in their first season, ad- grandsons.

14 GREGG POPOVICH 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM HEAD coach

BIOGRAPHY

The future leadership for the USA Basketball Men’s the 2016 Olympic Games." National Team was disclosed on Oct. 23, 2015, when In 23 seasons (1996-97 through 2018-19) as head USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo officially coach of the NBA San Antonio Spurs, Popovich — the POPOVICH File announced that five-time NBA championship and currently stands as the longest tenured active coach longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg in both the NBA and in all U.S. major sports leagues. Hometown: Popovich had been named head coach of the USA He ranks first all-time among NBA coaches for the East Chicago, Indiana Basketball Men’s National Team for the 2017-20 most consecutive winning regular seasons with 22. quadrennium. Playing Experience: Popovich has led San Antonio Spurs teams to five United States Air Force Academy “I’m extremely humbled and honored to have the op- NBA championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and (1966-70) portunity to represent our country as the coach of 2014) and lists as one of just five coaches in NBA the USA National Team,” said Popovich, a 1970 history to win five or more NBA titles. graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. “What the Completing the 2018-19 season owning a sterling Coaching Experience: program has accomplished over the last decade 1,245-575 (.684 winning percentage) all-time regular NBA San Antonio Spurs under the leadership of Jerry Colangelo and Mike (Head Coach), 1996-2019 season record, his current .684 winning percentage

NBA San Antonio Spurs (General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations), 1994-1996 NBA Golden State Warriors (Assistant Coach), 1992-1994

NBA San Antonio Spurs (Assistant Coach), 1988-1992

Pomona and Pitzer Colleges (Head Coach), (1979-80 - 1985-86 and 1987-88) United States Air Force Academy (Assistant Coach),1973-79

USA Basketball Coaching Experience: ranks third in NBA history trailing only Jackson 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Krzyzewski is truly impressive. I will do my utmost (.704) and Billy Cunningham (.698). He is one of (Assistant Coach), 5-3/Bronze Medal to maintain the high standards of success, class and nine coaches in NBA history to have won 1,000 NBA character established by Jerry, Coach K and the games, has won more games than any active NBA 2003 FIBA Americas Championship Team many players who have sacrificed their time on be- coach and his 1,245 wins with one team ranks as the ((Assistant Coach), 10-0/Gold Medal half of USA Basketball.” most all-time in NBA history. 2002 USA World Cup Team “I’m absolutely delighted to announce Gregg He also owns a 170-114 record (.599 winning per- (Assistant Coach), 6-3/6th Place Popovich as head coach of the USA Basketball centage) in NBA playoffs and ranks third all-time for Men’s National Team for 2017-20," said Colangelo. playoff wins behind Jackson and Riley, and owns the USA Basketball Playing Experience: "There is no doubt in my mind that we have the great third-best playoff career winning percentage in NBA 1972 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team fortune of bringing on board one of the NBA’s best history. Trials and most successful coaches ever to lead the USA National Team for the 2017-20 quadrennium. By Popovich has been named NBA Coach of the Year making this decision now, it will allow us to have a three times, in 2003, 2012 and 2014. He’s also been clean, efficient and immediate transition following named Western Conference All-Star coach four

15 times and NBA Coach of the Month 17 times—the most in league history. In 1979 was named the head basketball coach of Pomona and Pitzer Colleges combined men's basketball team. Popovich coached the Pomona- Internationally, Popovich served as an assistant coach for three USA Bas- Pitzer men's basketball for eight seasons (1979-80 through 1985-86 and ketball national teams and compiled an overall record of 29-7, while win- 1987-88,) and in 1985-86 led the team to its first conference championship ning one gold and one bronze medal. He served as an assistant coach for in 68 years and to a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament. the 2002 USA World Championship Team that finished in sixth place with a 6-3 record, the 2003 USA FIBA Americas Championship Team (FIBA Amer- Taking off the 1986-87 season at Pomona-Pitzer to become a volunteer icas Olympic qualifying tournament) that captured a 10-0 record, a gold assistant for Larry Brown at the University of Kansas, Popovich returned medal and a qualifying berth for the 2004 Olympics, and as an assistant to to coach Pomona-Pitzer in 1987-88. While at Pomona, he was an active Larry Brown and the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team that won a bronze medal member of the school’s academic community, working as an associate with a 5-3 record. professor, chairing the college’s Student Life committee, and serving on the Women’s Commission. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Popovich graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1970, and while Popovich joined Larry Brown as an assistant coach with the San Antonio there, played basketball for four seasons (1966-67 - 1969-70). As a senior Spurs in 1988 and in four seasons helped the Spurs claim two Midwest he served as the team captain and finished as the leading scorer averaging Division titles. 14.3 ppg. In the summer of 1992 he was named an assistant coach on ’s Popovich served five years of required active duty in the United States Air Golden State Warriors staff. Force, during which time he toured Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union After two seasons with Golden State, Popovich returned to the San Antonio with the U.S. Armed Forces Basketball Team. In 1972, he was selected Spurs after being named general manager and Vice President of Basket- captain of the Armed Forces Team, which won the Amateur Athletic Union ball Operations on May 31, 1994. After the Spurs started the 1996-97 sea- (AAU) championship. He was among 66 players invited by the U.S. son 3-15, he took over as head coach. In 1998-99, his second full season Olympic Basketball Games Committee to try out for the 1972 U.S. Olympic as the Spurs head coach, he led San Antonio to an NBA championship. Basketball Team. His off-court contributions include involvement with the San Antonio Food Popovich returned in 1973 to the Air Force Academy and was head coach of Bank, Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives, Boys and Girls Club, The Miracle the USAFA Prep School for three seasons (1973-74 through 1975-76). He League, and the Spurs Youth Basketball League—a program he helped spent three seasons (1976-77 through 1978-79) as an assistant at the U.S. create in 1991 which was later honored with a Daily of Light Award Air Force Academy and he obtained a master’s degree in physical educa- by President George H.W. Bush the following year. tion and sports sciences from the University of Denver.

16 STEVE KERR 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM ASSISTANT coach

BIOGRAPHY

Announced on Oct. 11, 2018, an assistant coach Under Kerr, Golden State for the 2019-20 USA Men's National Team, Steve became in Kerr will USA and San Antonio Spurs head NBA history to win at least 65 games in three — the KERR File coach Gregg Popovich with the USA National consecutive campaigns (67, 73, 67), owning the Team in 2019-20, which will include the 2019 FIBA league’s best record outright in three-straight Hometown: World Cup in China (Aug. 31-Sept. 15, 2019) and, seasons—the first team to do so since the Boston Los Angeles, California if the USA qualifies, the 2020 Summer Olympic Celtics from 1983-84 to 1985-86.

Games in Tokyo, Japan (July 24-Aug. 9, 2020). Playing Experience: On March 28, 2017, Kerr earned his 200th regular- , 1983-1989 "This is an incredible opportunity and one I’m ex- season coaching victory in just his 238th career Phoenix Suns, 1988-1989 tremely grateful for," said Kerr. "I had the good for- game, reaching the 200-win plateau in fewer games , 1989– tune to participate in our USA Basketball program than any coach in professional sports history. 1992 as an amateur, and to have the chance to return to , 1992–1993 Kerr owns 30 years of NBA experience as a player, the world stage three decades later and work , 1993–1999 coach, television analyst and front office execu- under Pop, one of my former coaches and a men- San Antonio Spurs, 1999–2001 tive, including a three-year stint (2007-10) as tor, is a tremendous honor." and 2002–2003 president of basketball operations and general , 2001–2002 Completing his fifth season as an NBA head coach manager for the Phoenix Suns. During his time as

in 2018-19, Kerr has guided the Golden State War- the Suns GM, the club posted a 155-91 (.630) Coaching Experience: NBA Golden State Warriors riors to three NBA championships, five-consecu- record and earned a pair of playoff berths, including (Head Coach), 2014-2019 tive NBA Finals appearances, the NBA’s a trip to the 2010 Western Conference Finals. single-season mark for wins (73 in 2015-16), the The NBA’s all-time 3-point percentage leader, University of Nevada NBA’s best single-season playoff record (16-1), having converted on 45.4 percent (726-of-1599) of (Head Coach), 2004-2009 which included a playoff-record 15-game win his attempts, Kerr amassed career averages of 6.0 streak to begin the 2017 NBA Playoffs, an NBA points, 1.8 assists and 1.2 rebounds per contest in Phoenix Suns Coach of the Year award in 2015-16 and the three 910 regular-season games with the Phoenix Suns, (President of Basketball Operations winningest seasons in franchise history. and General Manager), 2007-2010 Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Chicago In his five seasons as the Warriors head coach, Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers. Golden State has compiled a remarkable 322-88 Kerr originally was selected by the Phoenix Suns USA Basketball Playing Experience: regular season record for a sterling .785 winning in the second round (50th overall) of the 1988 1986 World Championship Team, percentage, while compiling a 77-28 record (.733 NBA Draft out of the University of Arizona. He 9-1/Gold Medal winning percentage) in the NBA Playoffs. capped his collegiate career as a senior in 1988 by 1988 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Kerr, who won five NBA championships during a helping lead the Wildcats to their first Final Four Finalist 15-year playing career, now owns eight champi- appearance. An All-Pacific 10 Conference guard in onships as a player and coach, joining a list of both 1986 and 1988, he remains the school’s ca- 1988 USA Select Team, 6-0 those with multiple titles as both player and coach reer leader in 3-point percentage (57.3 percent). that includes Phil Jackson (two player/11 coach), Kerr also was a member of the USA Basketball KC Jones (eight player/two coach), Tommy team that captured the 1986 World Championship Heinsohn (eight player/two coach) and Bill title in Madrid, the last American men’s senior Russell (11 player/two coach). team composed strictly of amateur players to Kerr is just the third coach in NBA history to win capture a gold medal. Kerr averaged 9.2 points a three championships in his first four seasons at game and sank 18-of-36 3-point tries. A finalist the helm, joining Phil Jackson (1991, 1992, 1993) for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team, Kerr and (1949, 1950, 1952) as the only also was a member of the 1988 USA Select Team coaches to do so. that finished 6-0 during a European tour.

17 LLOYD PIERCE 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM ASSISTANT coach

BIOGRAPHY

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce was on years as assistant coach- April 22 named as an assistant coach for the player development with 2019-20 USA Basketball Men's National Team. Cleveland (2007-10), where the Cavaliers made — the PIERCE File The USA coaching staff will lead the USA National three playoff appearances and a trip to the East- Team in 2019 and 2020, which will include the ern Conference Finals in 2009. Hometown: 2019 FIBA World Cup Aug. 31-Sept. 15, 2019, in San Jose, California. Prior to his NBA coaching career, Pierce was an China, and, if the USA qualifies, at the 2020 assistant coach at his alma mater, Santa Clara Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan July 24- Playing Experience: University, from 2002-07. Santa Clara University, 1994-98 Aug. 9. The San Jose, California, native played four “It's an honor to receive this opportunity to repre- seasons for the Broncos, where he teamed with Coaching Experience: sent our country and to work with such great two-time NBA MVP . Pierce was an NBA Atlanta Hawks coaches and staff,” said Pierce. “My family and I (Head Coach), 2018-19 Honorable Mention All-West Coast Conference are excited about and committed to enjoying this selection at the guard position during his senior journey.” NBA year. His 1995 Santa Clara team won the WCC (Assistant Coach), 2013-18 Completing in 2018-19 his first season as an NBA Tournament title and appeared in the 1995 NCAA head coach, Pierce was named the 13th full-time Tournament. He was inducted into the Santa NBA head coach in Hawks history on May 11, 2018. In Clara University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017. (Assistant Coach), 2011-2013 his first season with Atlanta, he led the club to a After graduating from Santa Clara in 1998 with a five win improvement over 2017-18 and he and his NBA Golden State Warriors degree in Business Management, Pierce played staff were instrumental in the development of (Assistant Coach), 2010-2011 professionally in Mexico, Australia, Turkey and rookies , and Omari Germany for four seasons. NBA Cleveland Cavaliers Spellman, along with second-year big man John (Assistant Coach), 2007-2010 Collins.

Santa Clara University Pierce, 42, came to the Hawks following five years (Assistant Coach), 2003-2007 as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, who finished the 2017-18 season third in the East- ern Conference with a 52-30 mark and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Under Pierce’s guidance, the Sixers’ defense led the NBA in percentage defense (.434), ranked second in 3-point percentage allowed (.342) and was third in defensive rating (102.0). Two Philadelphia players, Robert Covington (First Team) and Joel Embiid (Second Team), earned NBA All-Defensive selections. Pierce joined the Sixers after two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he was assistant coach- player development, helping lead the Grizzlies to back-to-back playoff appearances and the West- ern Conference Finals in 2013. He spent the 2010-11 season as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors after three

18 JAY WRIGHT 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM ASSISTANT coach

BIOGRAPHY

Announced on Oct. 11, 2018, an assistant coach Villanova has recorded 191 for the 2019-20 USA Men's National Team, Jay victories over the past six Wright will assist USA and San Antonio Spurs seasons - an average of 31.8 wins per season, — the WRIGHT File head coach Gregg Popovich with the USA National and is the first Division I team to post 30 or more Team in 2019-20, which will include the 2019 FIBA victories in four consecutive seasons (2014-18). Hometown: World Cup in China (Aug. 31-Sept. 15, 2019) and, Churchville, PA In 2017-18, the Wildcats amassed a school record if the USA qualifies, the 2020 Summer Olympic 36 victories and secured Villanova’s third NCAA Games in Tokyo, Japan (July 24-Aug. 9, 2020). Playing Experience: National Championship. Each of its six NCAA Bucknell University, 1979-1983 "It is a great honor to represent our country and to Tournament victories was by double digits. represent USA Basketball. It's also a privilege to In 2018 Wright received the John R. Wooden Coaching Experience: work under Pop and alongside Steve and Nate. I Legends of Coaching Award. He is a two-time Villanova University have great respect for all three of them. This will (Head Coach), 2001-2019 winner of the Naismith National Coach of the Year be the opportunity of a lifetime," said Wright. award (2006 and 2016). For the sixth time in the Hofstra University In 18 seasons as Villanova’s head coach, Wright past 13 seasons, Wright was tabbed the BIG EAST (Head Coach), 1994-2001 has guided the Wildcats to three NCAA Final Fours Coach of the Year in 2018-19. He has won the and a pair of NCAA National Championships award more than any coach in league history. UNLV (2016 and 2018). He is one of only three active (Assistant Coach), 1992-1994 Wright owns a variety of prior USA Basketball NCAA Division I men’s head coaches with multi- coaching experience. He led the USA to an 8-0 ple national championships to his credit. Villanova University record and gold medal at the 2005 World Univer- (Assistant Coach), 1987-1992 Compiling a 448-175 record at Villanova for a .719 sity Games as head coach, and he was an assis- winning percentage in his 18 seasons as the head tant coach in the 2000 World Championship for Drexel University coach, Wright has led Villanova to six Big East Young Men Qualifying Tournament that finished (Assistant Coach) 1986-1987 Conference championships (2006, 2014, 2015, 4-1 and won the silver medal. Wright coached a Rochester University 2016, 2017 and 2019) ,four Big East Tournament USA Basketball team of collegians in the 2007 (Assistant Coach) 1984-1986 titles (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019) and 14 NCAA to a fifth-place finish and a Tournament appearances. 3–2 record. Serving as co-head coach of 2010 USA Basketball Coaching Experience: USA Select Team that trained with the 2010 USA In his 24 years as a college head coach, he boasts World Cup Team, he returned as Popovich’s assis- of an overall record of 570–260 (.687 winning per- 2018 USA Men’s National Team tant coach for the 2016 USA Select Team that centage) and has guided teams to NCAA or NIT Minicamp (Assistant Coach) trained with the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. Most post-season tournament 21 times. Villanova has recently, Wright served as an assistant coach dur- reached the NCAA Tournament in 14 of the last 15 2016 USA Select Team (Assistant Coach) ing the 2018 USA Men’s National Team minicamp. seasons and the last seven in a row. It has won at 2010 USA Select Team (Co-Head Coach) least one game in each of the past six NCAA Tour- Wright was a three-year varsity letterman at naments and Wright sports a career record in the Bucknell University and was the team's leading 2007 USA Pan American Games event of 28-16 overall (.636), 28-14 at Villanova scorer in 1981-82, when he averaged 11.9 points (Head Coach), 3–2/5th Place (.667). per game. He was selected as the team's most

valuable player for 1981-82, and then as a senior 2005 USA World University Games Wright, 57 years old, directed Villanova to the in 1982-83 he served as team co-captain and (Head Coach), 8-0/Gold Medal Final Four in 2009, then led Villanova to the 2016 received the Malcolm A. Musser Award for NCAA Championship, defeating North Carolina Leadership. 2000 World Championship for Young Men on a memorable game-winning 3-point shot. Qualifying Tournament Wright’s Wildcats followed-up on that champi- Wright is married to the former Patricia Reilly. (Assistant Coach), 4-1/Silver Medal onship two years later, winning the 2018 NCAA They have two sons, Taylor and Colin and a Championship. daughter Reilly.

19 Jeff VAN GUNDY 2019 USA MEN’S world cup TEAM scouting director

BIOGRAPHY

No one is more responsible for getting the USA to ranked tied for the the 2019 FIBA World Cup than Jeff Van Gundy. third-best record in franchise history. Selected to lead the USA Basketball Men’s World — the Van Gundy File Cup Qualifying teams through 12 games in six In the lockout–shortened 1998–99 season, Van Hometown: windows covering almost 16 months, Van Gundy Gundy’s #8 seed Knicks defeated , Atlanta Houston, Texas led 47 different players to an 10-2 record as the and Indiana in the playoffs to advance to the NBA USA successfully earned a qualifying berth for the Finals where they lost to San Antonio. In advanc- Playing Experience: 2019 FIBA World Cup. ing to the 1999 NBA Finals the Knicks became the Menlo College, 1981-82 first 8th-seeded team in NBA history to reach the Under Van Gundy, the USA defeated Puerto Rico Brockport, 1982-83 NBA Finals. Nazareth College, 1983–85 85-78 and three days later routed Mexico 91-55. Three months later in the next WC Qualifying win- Head coach of the Houston Rockets for four years Coaching Experience: dow, the Americans overpowers Cuba 84-48 and (2003-04 – 2006-07), Houston compiled a 182-146 McQuaid Jesuit H.S. (Head Coach), 1985-86 won a second time over Puerto Rico, 83-75. In the record and advanced to three NBA playoffs. third first-round window, the U.S. fell 78-70 to (Graduate Assistant, Van Gundy also spent six and a half seasons Mexico in Mexico City. Regrouping, the USA Assistant), 1986-88 (1989-90 through 1995-96) as a posted a decisive 93-62 victory over Cuba in Ha- Rutgers University (Assistant), 1988-89 assistant, and was a graduate assistant under vana to close out first-round play. New York Knicks (Assistant), 1989–96 at Providence College, helping the The Americans opened second-round qualifying Providence Friars advance to the 1987 NCAA Final New York Knicks (Head Coach), 1996–01 play with a 114-57 home win over Uruguay, and Four. In his second season he was promoted to Houston Rockets (Head Coach), 2003-07 journeyed to Panama City and collected a 78-48 assistant coach as part of ’s staff. win over Panama. The USA split a pair of second Van Gundy also spent one season (1988-89) as an USA Basketball Coaching Experience: round road games, losing 80-63 to Argentina and assistant coach at Rutgers University. 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying defeating Uruguay 78-70 three days later. Con- Feb. 2019 Second Round (Head Coach), 2-0 Van Gundy joined ESPN in 2007 as an NBA analyst cluding qualifying play in February 2019, the USA and has called 13 NBA Finals, the most Finals rolled over Panama 111-80 and closed out play 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying ever for a TV game analyst. Nov. 2018 Second Round (Head Coach), 1-1 with a buzzer-beating 84-83 win over Argentina. His father, Bill Van Gundy, was a head coach at In his first USA Basketball coaching assignment, 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying Brockport State University and at Genesee Van Gundy led the USA to a 5-0 record and gold Sept. 2018 Second Round (Head Coach), 2-0 Community College. Jeff's older brother, Stan, medal finish at the FIBA AmeriCup 2017, the FIBA later became head coach of the NBA's Americas zone championship. 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying and Orlando Magic and was head coach and Di- June/July 2018 First Round (Head Coach), Van Gundy boasts of 18 seasons of NBA coaching rector of Basketball Operations for the Detroit 1-1 experience, including 11 seasons as a head coach Pistons from 2014-18.

and seven seasons as an assistant. As a head 2018 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying As a high school player, he was a two-time All coach he compiled an overall record of Feb. 2018 First Round (Head Coach), 2-0 Greater Rochester selection in 1979 and 1980. He 430-318 (.575), and led teams to the NBA playoffs continued his career at Nazareth College and 2017 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying in nine of his 10 full seasons. earned All American honors while leading the Nov. 2017 First Round (Head Coach), 2-0 Van Gundy was head coach of the New York Golden Flyers to an NCAA Division II Tournament 2017 USA AmeriCup Team (Head Coach), Knicks for seven seasons (1995-96 – 2001-02), berth in 1984. He remains the Nazareth career 5-0/Gold Medal and compiled a 248-172 record while leading leader in percentage at 86.8 percent. Knick teams to six NBA playoff appearances. Van Gundy attended Yale University before trans- International Medals: ferring to Menlo College and ultimately graduated In 1996-97, his first full season as head coach, he Gold (1) from New York's Nazareth College in 1985. directed the Knicks to a 57-25 record, which

20 with Athletes’ Performance, Biles worked at Bollettieri Sports Medicine Jason Biles Center at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida. He was the lead Athletic Trainer physical therapist and traveled with professional players, as well Jason Biles joined the Houston Rockets in 2010 and as provided rehabilitation for athletes training for the NFL Combine and is currently the Head Athletic Trainer and Director NBA offseason training programs. of Performance Rehabilitation. Prior to working Biles developed an interest in athletic training while playing baseball in with the Rockets, he worked with the Memphis high school. He injured his leg that required rehabilitation and saw the Grizzlies in 2007 as Assistant Athletic Trainer and benefits of sports medicine. Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Biles received the 2013-14 NBATA Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year Award He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and has worked for Disney’s Wide voted on by his peers and had the opportunity to work the 2012-13 NBA World of Sports, Florida’s Soccer Olympic Development Program, and All-Star Game in Houston. In the summer of 2013, he provided athletic collegiate and high school athletics. He is a Certified Strength and training services in the NBA Adidas Euro Camp in Treviso, Italy. Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certified by the Prior to the NBA, Biles worked as a physical therapy manager with National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is a Sports Certified Specialist Athletes’ Performance. He has developed and implemented performance (SCS) certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. training and rehabilitation programs for a wide range of athletes, Biles received his Bachelor of Science in Health (BSH) and Master of including professionals to the NFL, MLB, PGA and ATP. Prior to his work Physical Therapy (MPT) degrees from the University of North Florida and

State University in 2000. After graduation, he was the head football Dionne Calhoun trainer at Marion Catholic High School (Imperial Beach, Calif.). Athletic Trainer Dionne became interested in the field of athletic training while in high Dionne Calhoun, joined the Mavericks as assistant school. With no athletic trainers on site, he observed his basketball and athletic trainer in 2004. In 2014, he was named track coaches taping and warming up athletes. This lead him to associate head athletic trainer. Calhoun has also investigate who performs such services for professional and Olympic spent four summers as the athletic trainer for the athletes. That is when Dionne started following Gary Vitti on the sidelines NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program in while watching Lakers games. Africa and four times has worked the Big Man Camp (Las Vegas and Hawaii). Born in Compton, Calif., Calhoun graduated from Banning High (Wilmington, Calif.) in 1995 and is a certified member of the National During the summer of 2007, he served as an athletic trainer for the Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the National Basketball Athletic Senegalese Men’s National Basketball Team. Before joining the Trainers’ Association (NBATA) and the National Academy of Sports Mavericks, Calhoun served on the San Francisco 49ers training staff for Medicine (NASM), and is licensed as an athletic trainer in the state of two seasons. Prior to the 49ers, he worked at South Bay Spine and Sport Texas. For the 2012-13 season, Calhoun was named David Craig Assistant as an athletic trainer, designing and implementing postoperative rehab Athletic Trainer of the Year. programs and assessing patients. Calhoun received a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, with an emphasis in athletic training, from

Sevening has served as an athletic trainer for the 1992 Senior Bowl in Will Sevening Mobile, Alabama. He was one of two athletic trainers honored to provide Athletic Trainer healthcare services for the USA Basketball National Team at the 2003 Will Sevening joined the San Antonio Spurs as the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. He was Head Athletic Trainer in 1998. Prior to joining the the third athletic trainer at the 2005 NBA All Star Game in Denver, and the Spurs, Sevening worked under the tutelage of Western Conference Head Athletic Trainer at the 2016 NBA All Star Game longtime Indiana Pacers Head Athletic Trainer, in Toronto. David Craig. He was an intern with the Pacers from During the 2011 NATA annual convention and symposium in , 1992-1994, and the Assistant Athletic Trainer with Will worked as a lab instructor for the NBATA Student Athletic Trainer the Pacers from 1994-1998. Cadaver Lab. in 2011, he traveled to Rio de Janiero, Brazil to provide During his tenure with the Pacers, he provided athletic healthcare to healthcare for the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program. Sevening various high school sports programs in the Indianapolis area and has been a part of the five NBA Championships with the Spurs and he volunteered to assist Butler University’s sports medicine program. He has served as the NBATA Foundation President since 2004. received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin- Sevening is NATA Board Certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC), holds LaCrosse in 1990 and his Master’s in Sports Medicine from the United NASM credentials in Performance Enhancement (PES), certified States Sports Academy in 1992. CPR/AED, and is a licensed athletic trainer in the State of Texas.

21 Dr. Answorth Allen Team Physician Dr. Answorth A. Allen, is an associate attending Additionally, he was an assistant team physician for both the New York orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, Saints lacrosse team and the New York State Racing Association. At one specializing in shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery, time, he was also a staff physician for the New York State Athletic and an associate professor of clinical orthopedic Commission and the Hunter Mountain Ski Sports Center. While in surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New , he was assistant team physician for the University of York City. Pittsburgh and assistant company physician for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Dr. Allen is a team physician for the New York Knicks basketball team and a former team physician for the New York Mets. He is also an orthopedic He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on shoulder, consultant for the West Indies Cricket Board of Control and St. John's knee, and elbow problems. His website is www.answorthallenmd.com. University. He served as medical director to the National Basketball Players Association and is the former team physician for the Rough Riders soccer team.

Dr. Lisa Callahan Team Physician Currently, Dr. Callahan also serves as chief medical officer and senior vice president of Player Care at Madison Square Garden Sports, where Lisa R. Callahan, MD, joined Hospital for Special she oversees the care of the Knicks (NBA), Rangers (NHL), Liberty Surgery's Sports Medicine Department in 1994. She (WNBA), Westchester Knicks (NBA D-League) and the Hartford Wolf is board certified in primary care/sports medicine, Pack (AHL). is co-director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center, In 2013 she was elected secretary/treasurer of the NBA Team Physicians www.hss.edu/womens-sports.asp, specializing in Association and became vice president in 2015. In spring of 2014, she the care of active and athletic women, and is also associate professor in was awarded the honor of NBA Team Physician of the Year. the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to her current responsibilities with Madison Square Garden Dr. Callahan was named a team physician for the 2014-16 USA Basketball Sports, she has completed two terms on the board of directors of the Men's National Team and will be with both the men's and women's teams American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is a member of the in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games. multidisciplinary Strategic Advisory Board of the NBA & GE Sports Medicine Collaboration.

treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Williams is the director Dr. Riley Williams of the Institute for Cartilage Repair at Hospital for Special Surgery. Team Physician Dr. Williams is the medical director and head team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Riley J. Williams III is an Orthopedic Surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA) professional basketball team, the New York and specialist in knee, shoulder and elbow surgery Red Bulls (MLS) professional soccer team, and the Iona College at Hospital for Special Surgery. Department of Athletics. He is also team physician for USA Basketball. Dr. Williams is the Knee Group Leader of the Sports In addition, Dr. Williams is the director of the FIFA Medical Centre of Medicine & Shoulder Service at HSS. He is also an Excellence at HSS specializing in the care of soccer injuries. He has also associate professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. worked with both the New York Mets and New York Giants sports clubs. Dr. Williams attended college at Yale University and medical school at Dr. Williams is an avid cyclist, triathlete, and workout enthusiast. Stanford University. His clinical and research interests are focused on returning athletes to sport and include: articular cartilage repair & transplantation, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscus repair & transplantation, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labrum repair, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and elbow ligament reconstruction. Dr. Williams also utilizes stem cells and biologics in the

22 FIBA, NBA, And NCAA Basketball Rule Differences RULE FIBA NBA NCAA Duration of Game ...... Four, 10-minute quarters ...... Four, 12-minute quarters ...... Two, 20-minute halves Duration ...... 5 minutes ...... 5 minutes ...... 5 minutes Duration Between Quarters ...... 2 minutes ...... 130 seconds ...... Not Applicable Length of Halftime ...... 15 minutes ...... 15 minutes ...... 15 minutes Court Length ...... 91' 10" x 49' 2.5" ...... 94' x 50' ...... 94' x 50' Size of Lane ...... 16’ x 19' ...... 16' x 19' ...... 12' x 19' Three-Point FG Distance ...... 22.15’ (21.65’ on baseline) ...... 23.75’ (21.98’ on baseline) ...... 20.5’ No Charge Semicircles ...... Yes (4’1.25” from center of basket) . .Yes (4’1.25” from center of basket) . . .Yes (4’ from center of basket) Shot Clock ...... 24 seconds ...... 24 seconds ...... 30 seconds Shot Clock Reset ...... Reset to 14 seconds when FG ...... FG attempt hits rim ...... FG attempt hits rim attempt hits rim Back Court Violation ...... 8 seconds ...... 8 seconds ...... 10 seconds Game Clock Stops After ...... Last 2 minutes of 4th quarter ...... Last minute of 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters, . .Last minute of second half and Successful FG and overtime Last 2 minutes of 4th quarter and OT last minute of overtime Player Foul Limit ...... 5 or 2 technical/unsportsman fouls . . .6 ...... 5 Bonus Free Throw ...... On 5th foul per quarter (2 FTs) ...... On 5th foul per quarter (2 FTs) ...... On 7th foul per half (1-and-1) Fourth quarter carries into OT On 10th foul per half (2 FTs) Number of Players Permitted . . . . .5 (three defensive, two offensive) . . . .5 (three defensive, two offensive) . . . .6 (four defensive, two offensive) On Free Throw Lane Jump Ball ...... Teams alternate possession ...... Alternate possession to start periods . .Teams alternate possession after opening jump ball after opening jump ball. Jump ball after opening jump ball for all other situations. Legal Alley-Oop ...... Yes ...... Yes ...... Yes Touch Ball On/Above Cylinder . . . .Yes ...... No ...... No Closely Guarded For 5 Seconds . . . .Yes (while holding the ball) ...... No ...... Yes (only while holding ball) Defensive 3 Seconds ...... No ...... Yes ...... No Flopping Rule/Faking Being Fouled Yes ...... Yes ...... Yes (Class A technical foul) Number of Referees ...... Three ...... Three ...... Three Timeouts - Non-Televised Game . . .2 60-second in 1st & 2nd quarters . .6 60/100-second timeouts during . . . . .4 75-second and 2 30-second 3 60-second in 3rd & 4th quarters regulation, 1 20-second per half. Each timeouts per team. All unused carry Maximum of 2 timeouts permitted team is limited to no more than 3 in over to second half. in the final 2 minutes of a game the 4th and 2 in the last two minutes Timeouts - Televised Game ...... Up to one additional TV timeout . . .Must be two 100-second timeouts . . . .(Games with 3 TV timeouts per half) is permissible per quarter in the 1st and 3rd periods, three 100- 1 60-second and 3 30-second and a second timeouts in 2nd and 4th periods unused 75-second and 2 unused 30- second carry over to second half Timeouts - Overtime ...... 1 additional 60-second ...... 2 60-second, teams are allowed ...... 1 additional 75-second (1 30-second no more than 1 60- second and in televised games) and any 1 20-second in final 2 minutes unused from regulation or prior overtime carry over Timeouts Called By ...... Head coach or assistant coach . . . . .Head coach or player in game ...... Head coach at dead ball or player when ball controlled by player’s team Size of Basketball ...... Maximum Circumference - 29” . . . .Around channels - 29.5" to 29.75” . . . .Maximum Circumference - 30” Maximum Weight - 20 ounces Across channels - 29 5/8”-29 7/8” Minimum Circumference - 29.5” Minimum Weight - 17.99 ounces Maximum Weight - 22 ounces Minimum Weight - 20 ounces Legal Jersey Numbers ...... All Numbers 00, 0-99 ...... Any one or two digit number ...... 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

23 meet the 2019 USA men’s world CUP team #8 HARRISON BARNES Forward | 6-8 | 225 College: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA 2019-20 NBA team: SACRAMENTO KINGS

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medal: 2016 Olympic Games. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started two games, averaged 18.8 minutes, 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shot 48.0 percent from the field, 50.0 percent from 3-point and 100 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team that compiled an 8-0 record to capture a third-straight Olympic gold medal from Aug. 6-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Played in four games and averaged 4.3 points to go with 1.3 rebounds per game. Shot 46.2 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from 3-point and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the foul line. • Member of the 2016 USA National Team that finished its pre-Olympic tour with a 5-0 record. Averaged 5.8 ppg., 1.6 rpg. and 1.0 spg. Started one game and averaged 14.8 mpg throughout the five games. • Named a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team on June 27, 2016. • Played for USA Blue Team in 2015 Showcase and recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 29 minutes. • Named to the 2015-16 USA Basketball National Team on Aug. 6, 2015. • Named a member of the 2014 USA Select Team that trained with and against 2014 USA National Team. • Participated in the 2013 USA National Team minicamp. • Played on USA Blue Team in 2013 Showcase and recorded 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 blocked shot and 3 steals in 17 minutes. • Member of the 2010 USA Junior National Select Team that defeated the 2010 World Select Team 101-97 in the ; recorded a team-high 27 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot and 2 steals in 29 minutes. NBA HONORS: • Helped lead Golden State to the 2015 NBA Championship. • Named to 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team. • Was selected as a starter for the 2013 Team SHAQ in the BBVA at NBA All-Star Weekend, tallying 12 points in 19 minutes. NBA MILESTONES: • Ranks 153rd (tied) in NBA all-time regular season 3-point percentage (.3739%), 220th in made 3-point field goals (1760) and 231st in attempted 3-point field goals (1760). • Helped lead Golden State to 2015 NBA Championship, averaged 10.6 ppg., 5.2 rpg. and 1.5 apg., shot 44.0 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from 3-point and 73.5 percent from the foul line in the Warriors’ 21 playoff games. NBA NOTES: • Ranks 153rd (tied) in NBA all-time regular season 3-point percentage (.3739%), 220th in made 3-point field goals (658), and 231st in attempted 3-point field goals (1760). • Completed in 2018-19-16 his 7th NBA season, first with the Sacramento Kings. • Has played in 540 regular season NBA games, started 479, and has compiled 16,592 minutes played (30.7 mpg.), 7322 points (13.6 ppg.), 2646 rebounds (4.9 rpg.), 830 assists (1.5 apg.), 383 steals (0.7 pg.), while shooting 44.6 percent from the field, 37.4 percent from 3-point and 79.5 percent from the foul line.

25 • Has played in 64 career postseason games, has started 56 games, averaged 10.7 ppg., 5.1 rpg. and 1.3 apg., while shoot- ing 41.9 percent from the field, 35.5 percent from 3-point and 75.6 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 77 total games for Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings in 2018-19. All together, averaged 32.9 minutes (36th in NBA), 16.4 ppg. (53rd in NBA),, 4.7 rpg., 1.3 apg., 42.0 percent from the field, 39.5 percent from 3-point (tied 36th in NBA) and 82.4 percent from the foul line (50th in NBA). • Was traded on Feb 7, 2019, from Dallas Mavericks to Sacramento Kings in exchange for Justin Jackson and . • Played in and started in 28 games for Sacramento, averaged 33.9 minutes, 14.3 ppg., 5.5 rpg., 1.9 apg., while shooting 45.5 from the field, 40.8 from 3-point and 80.0 from the foul line. • Played in and started in 49 games for Dallas, averaged 32.3 minutes, 17.7 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 1.3 apg., while shooting 40.4 from the field, 38.9 from 3-point and 83.3 from the foul line. • Helped lead Golden State to 2016 NBA Finals, played in 24 playoff games in 2015-16, started 23, averaged 9.0 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 1.3 spg., and shot 38.5 percent from the field, 34.2 percent from 3-point and 76.5 percent from the foul line. • Drafted by Golden State in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2012 NBA Draft. • Was an early entry candidate after two collegiate seasons at the University of North Carolina. COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Appeared in 75 games, 73 starts, in two seasons with North Carolina, averaging 16.3 ppg., 5.5 rpg. and 1.3 apg.s in 29.3 minutes while shooting 43.0 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from 3-point range. • Helped North Carolina to consecutive NCAA appearances. • As a sophomore in 2011-12, appeared in 38 games, started 37 games, averaged a team-high 17.1 ppg. (third in ACC), 5.2 rpg., 1.1 apg. and 1.1 spg. in 29.2 minutes per game. • Named 2012 All-America second team by NABC, All-America third team by The Sporting News as well as an NABC All- District selection and 2012 All-ACC first team honors. • Named 2012 All-ACC Tournament second team, scoring 23 points in the ACC championship game versus Florida State . • As a freshman in 2010-11, played in 37 games, started 36 starts, averaged 15.6 ppg. (first among ACC freshmen), 5.8 rpg. and 1.4 apg. inn 29.4 minutes a game. • Named 2011 ACC Rookie of the Year honors and was named 2011 All-ACC second team. • Named 2011 Freshman All-America honors by USBWA and FoxSports.com and was a USBWA All-District pick. • Named 2011 All-ACC Tournament first team after averaging 24.7 ppg. and 5.0 rpg. Tied a conference record for most points in an ACC game by a freshman with 40 points (12-17 FG, 6-8 3FG, 10-11 FT) in the ACC semifinal versus Clemson (3-12-11), including 14 of UNC's 19 overtime points. • Earned 2011 NCAA East Regional All-Tournament honors, helping North Carolina to the Elite Eight averaging 21.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in four games. Earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors three times. PERSONAL NOTES: • Full name is Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes. He was given the middle name "Jordan" after , whom Barnes' mother was a big fan of. • Mother is Shirley Barnes, and has one sister, Jourdan-Ashle. • Married to Brittany Johnson. • Attended Ames High School and was named The Sporting News' 2009 National High School Athlete of the Year, USA Today's 2010 National Player of the Year and the Award as the 2010 National Player of the Year. • Led Ames to back-to-back undefeated state championships, winning 53 consecutive games (26-0 in 2009 and 27-0 in 2010). • Named MVP at McDonald's All-Star Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. Named Parade and USA Today All-American. • As a senior, averaged 27.1 ppg., 10.4 rpg., 4.0 apg. and 4.0 spg., while shooting 43.1 percent from 3-point. • Broke 's state all-time scoring record previously held by Fred Hoiberg (1,787 points). • Named two-time Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time All-State first team and Iowa's Mr. Basketball. • Also competed in track & field (high jump and long jump). • Played saxophone and sang in the school choir. • Traveled to China following his rookie season as part of the NBA Nation tour, visiting and interacting with fans at various events over 10 days in the cities of Qingdao, Shanghai and Tianjin. • Served as an honorary coach for the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports Basketball Game at NBA All-Star 2013. 26 #9 jaylen brown forward | 6-7 | 220 College: University of California, Berkeley 2019-20 NBA team: Boston Celtics

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medals: 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started one game, averaged 16.3 minutes, 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shot 71.4 percent from the field, 75.0 percent (3-4 3pt FGs) from 3-point and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 2 points, 1 rebounds and 2 steals in 11:17 of action. • Named to the 2019-20 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and USA World Cup training camp roster on July 25, 2019. • Contributed 8 points nd 2 rebounds for the 2015 USA Junior National Select Team, which fell to the World Select Team 103-101 in the 18th annual Nike Hoop Summit on April 11 in Portland, Oregon. • Member of the 2014 USA U18 National Team that compiled a 5-0 record, won the FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal and qualified the U.S. for the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship; missed one game due to illness; averaged 7.3 ppg.

NBA HONORS: • Named All-NBA Rookie second team in 2017. • Named to the 2018 NBA Rising Stars Challenge held during All-Star weekend. Recorded 35 points (14-21 FGs, 3-8 3pt FGs, 4-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 in 23.6 minutes of action for Team USA.

NBA MILESTONES: • At age 21, became the youngest player in Celtics history to score 30 or more points in a playoff game.

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 3rd NBA season all with the Boston Celtics. • Has played in 222 NBA regular season games, started 115 games, has compiled 2,496 points (11.2 ppg.), 879 rebounds (4.0 rpg.), 278 assists (1.9 apg.), 174 steals (1.2 spg.), and has shot 46.2 percent from the field, 36.5 percent from 3-point and 65.8 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared in 44 career postseason games, started in 24, has averaged 24.4 minutes, 12.1 points, 4.0 rebounds 1.1 as- sists per game, while shooting 47.6 percent from the field, 36.0 percent from 3-point and 55.1 percent from the foul line. • Played 74 games, started in 25 games in 2018-19, averaged 25.9 minutes, 13.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Shot 46.5 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from 3-point and 65.8 percent from the foul line. • Selected by the Boston Celtics with the 3rd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Became an early entry candidate after one collegiate season at the University of California, Berkeley.

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COLLEGE NOTES: • Played one season (2015-16) for the University of California, Berkeley. • As a freshman in 2015-16, played in and started in 34 games, averaged 27.6 minutes, 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Shot 43.1 percent from the floor, 29.4 percent from 3-point and 65.4 percent from the foul line. • Named the 2015-16 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, and chosen for the USBWA Freshman All-America team. • Named 2015-16 All-Pac-12 Conference first team and to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. • Named 2015-16 NABC All-District (20) second team.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Marietta, Georgia. • Son of Marcellus and Mechalle Brown, has one brother, Quenton. • As a senior at Wheeler High School (Ga.) in 2014-15, averaged 28.0 ppg. and 12.0 rpg. to help his team to a 30-3 record and a 6A state title; shot 64.0 percent from the field. • Earned his high school’s state title at the free throw line, making two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining to give Wheeler a 59-58 victory over Pebblebrook High School in the championship game . Finished with 22 points, nine re- bounds, two assists, two steals and a blocked shot and was a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line in the state championship game. • As a junior in 2013-14 averaged 24.0 ppg., 8.0 rpg., 4.0 apg., 2.0 spg., and 1.5 bpg. to help his team to a 29-5 record, including a 13-1 mark in Region 5 play, a 2014 Region 5 championship and a Georgia 6A runner-up finish. • Named Gatorade Georgia Boys Player of the Year, USA Today's All-USA Georgia Player of the Year, Georgia's Mr. Basket- ball, and the Class 6A Player of the Year.

28 #6 joE harris GUard | 6-6 | 218 College: 2019-20 NBA team: BROOKLYN NETs

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started one game, averaged 18.8 minutes, 3.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shot 46.2 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from 3-point. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on the victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 19:39 of action. • Named a member of the 2019 USA Select Team that trained with and against 2019 USA National Team during its World Cup training camp Aug. 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nev.

NBA HONORS: • On Feb. 16, he won the NBA Three-Point Contest during All-Star weekend.

NBA MILESTONES: • On Dec. 23, 2018, in a 111–103 win over the Phoenix Suns, made three 3-pointers, becoming the first player in Brooklyn franchise history to make three or more 3-pointers in six straight games.

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 5th NBA season, third with the Brooklyn Nets. • Has played in 262 NBA regular season games, started 102 games, has compiled 5,914 minutes(22.6 mpg.), 2,454 points (9.4 ppg.), 742 rebounds (2.8 rpg.), 391 assists (1.5 apg.), 110 steals (0.4 spg.), and has shot 47.5 percent from the field, 42.7 percent from 3-point and 79.7 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared in 11 career postseason games, started in 5 games, has averaged 15.0 minutes,4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 36.7 percent from the field, 20.8 percent from 3-point and 91.7 percent from the foul line. • Played in and started in 76 games in 2018-19, averaged a career-high 30.2 minutes, career-bests of 13.7 points, 3.8 re- bounds and 2.4 assists per game. Shot career-highs of 50.0 percent from the field, 47.4 percent from 3-point and 82.7 percent from the foul line. • Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, 3rd pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

COLLEGE NOTES: • Played four seasons (2010-11 - 2013-14) for the University of Virginia • Finished his four-year career ranked first all-time at Virginia in games played (135), second in 3-point percentage (.407) and 3-pointers (263) and 11th in scoring with 1,698 points. • As a senior in 2013-14, played and started in 37 games, averaged 28.8 minutes, 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals per game, shot 44.1 percent from the field, 40..0 percent from 3-point and 64,0 percent from the fou line.

29 • Ranked 10th in the ACC in made 3-point field goals per game (1.95) in all games. 4th in the ACC in 3-point field goal per- centage (,421 and tied for 8th in made 3-point field goals per game (2.22) in 18 league games. • Named 2013-14 All-ACC second team by the ACC Coaches and All-ACC third team by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media As- sociation (ACSMA), United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District 3 Team and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 2 second team. • Named 2014 ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player and ACC All-Tournament first team. • As a junior (2012-13), played in and started in 35 games, averaged 32.5 minutes, 16.3 points, 4.0 s and 2.2 as- sists per gane, shot 46.8 percent from the field, 42.5 percent from 3-point and 74.0 percent from the foul line. • Named to the All-ACC first team by the ACC coaches and Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA), United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District 3 and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-Dis- trict 2 Team. • Ranked 4th in the ACC in scoring (16.3 ppg) and 3-point shooting accuracy (.425) and 5th in made 3-point field goals per game (2.2), also ranked 2nd in scoring (18.4 ppg), 5th in 3-point field goal percentage (43%) and made 3-point field goals per game (2.4), 6th in free throw percentage (.788), 8th in field goal percentage (.483) and 9th in minutes per game (34.3) in 18 ACC games. • As a sophomore on 2011-12, played in 32 games, started in 31 games, averaged 30.3 minutes, 11.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shot 44.2 percent from the field, 38.0 percent from 3-point and 77.2 percent from the foul line. • As a freshman in 2010-11, played in 31 games, started in 25 games, averaged 29.4 minutes, 10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shot 41.8 percent from the floor, 41.7 percent from 3-point and 75.9 percent from the foul line. • Made 65 3-point field goals as a freshman, the most on the team and 2nd among freshmen in UVa history for a season, and 3-point field goal percentage of 41.7 percent (65-156) was the best by an ACC freshman since 2000.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Chelan, Washington. • Son of Alice and Joe Harris, and has one older sister, Kaiti, and two younger sisters, Jaicee and Makenzie. • Earned four letters in basketball at Chelan High School playing for his father, Joe Harris. • Scored a Class IA state record 2,399 points during his high school career and also had career totals of 699 rebounds, 452 assists and 282 steals. • Named Mr. Basketball in the state of Washington in 2010 by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Associa- tion and selected the 2010 Gatorade Washington Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Also named the Associated Press Class IA Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010.

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, averaged 7.0 minutes, 3.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocked shots per game, shot 44.4 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from 3-point and 75.0 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 2 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in 10:00 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Named a member of the 2010-12 USA Men's National Team. • Participated in the 2009 USA Men's National Team training camp. • Recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in 22 minutes of action for the USA Blue Team in the 2009 USA Blue vs. White exhibition game in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Member of the 2005 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival Red Team that finished 3-2 and won the bronze medal. Played in all five games, started four games, averaged 10.2 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 1.6 bpg. and 2.2 spg.

NBA HONORS: • Named 2013 Eastern Conference NBA All-Star. Recorded 3 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists in 10.6 minutes. • Named to 2008-09 NBA All-Rookie first team. • Finished third in the 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year voting • Three-time NBA Player of the Week. • Two-time NBA Rookie of the Month. • Participated in the 2009 and 2010 NBA Rising Stars Challenge. • As a member of the 2010 Sophomores Team at the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, recorded 6 points and 7 rebounds in 21.9 minutes of action. • As a member of the 2009 Rookies Team at the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds in 17.7 minutes of action.

NBA MILESTONES: • Ranks 54th in NBA all-time regular season career blocked shots (1249), 147th in field goal percentage (.4979%) and 228th in points (12,414). • On March 1, 2017, he surpassed 10,000 points with the Nets in a win over the Sacramento Kings. • On April 10, 2017, in a game versus the Boston Celtics he became the Net's career leading scorer.

31 NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 11th NBA season, his first in 2018-19 with the Milwaukee Bucks. • Has played in 717 games, starting 680 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 22,175 minutes (30.9 mpg.), 12,414 points (17.3 ppg.), 4695 rebounds (6.6 rpg.), 1091 assists (1.5 apg.), 1249 blocked shots (1.7 bpg.), while shooting 49.8 percent from the field, 34.7 percent from 3-point and 79.1 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared and started in 28 career postseason games, has averaged 33.4 minutes, 15.8 ppg., 6.7 rpg., 1.3 apg., 2.2 bpg., while shooting 47.1 percent from the field, 30.3 percent from 3-point and 85.0 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 81 games in 2018-19, averaged 28.7 minutes, 12.5 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 1.2 apg, 2.2 bpg. (4th in the NBA), shot 45.2 percent from the field, 36.5 percent from 3-point and 84.2 percent from the foul line. • In his rookie season (2008-09), played in all 82 games, averaged 13.0 ppg., 8.1 rpg. and 1.9 bpg. Ranked 4th in the NBA in total blocks with 154 and 9th in blocks per game with 1.9, which was also first among rookies. • Drafted in the first round, 10th overall, of the 2008 NBA Draft by New Jersey. Became an early entry candidate after two collegiate seasons at Stanford University.

COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the Stanford University for two seasons (2006-07 - 2007-08). • Played in 53 games, started 45 games, averaged 28.2 minutes, 16.3 ppg. (861), 7.2 rpg. (383), 1.1 apg., 2.0 bpg. (105), and shot 48.0 percent from the field and 76.1 percent from the foul line. • As a sophomore in 2007-08, played in 27 games, started in 26 games, averaged 30.7 minutes, 19.3 ppg., 8.2 rpg., 1.5 apg. and 2.1 bpg., and shot 46.8 percent from the field and 78.9 percent from the foul line. • As a freshman in 2006-07, played in 26 games, started in 19 games, averaged 25.7 minutes, 12.6 ppg., 6.2 rpg. and 1.9 bpg., and shot 49.7 percent from the field and 68.9 percent from the foul line. • Named 2008 NABC All-American third team, A.P. All-American third team, All-Pac-12 Conference first team and Pac-12 All-Tournament Team. • Named 2006-07 All-Pac-12 Conference honorable mention and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Mt. Vernon, New York. • Mother is Deborah Ledford and has three brothers, Alex, Chris and a twin brother Robin. • Robin, and one sister, Ursala Richardson. • Mother, Deborah, was an Olympic swimmer. • Brother Alex played college basketball for Washington and Santa Clara, and professionally in Japan, New Zealand and Spain, while Robin plays in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls.

32 #14 KHRIS MIDDLETON FORWARD | 6-8 | 222 College: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 2019-20 NBA team: MILWAUKEE BUCKS

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started two gamse, averaged 16.0 minutes, 4.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shot 34.6 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from 3-point. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in 21:10 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Participated in the 2018 USA Basketball Men’s National Team minicamp. • Named a member of the 2018-20 USA Men’s National Team roster.

NBA HONORS: • Named NBA Player of the Week Jan. 29, 2018. • Selected for Team Giannis at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, recorded 20 points ,5 rebounds and 4 assists in 21.6 minutes of action. • Twice named a participant or the NBA Three Point Shootout (2016 and 2019).

NBA MILESTONES: • On March 4, 2016, in a win over the , he scored 32 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 8-of-9 on 3-pointers, marking the most 3-pointers made by a Milwaukee Bucks player since Carlos Delfino had eight on March 18, 2011.

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 7th NBA season, the last six with the Milwaukee Bucks. • Has played in 455 games, starting 383 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 14,430 minutes (31.7 mpg.), 7129 points (15.7 ppg.), 2022 rebounds (4.4 rpg.), 1468 assists (3.2 apg.), 591 steals (1.3 spg.), while shooting 45.1 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from 3-point and 87.0 percent from the foul line. • Has played in and started in 34 career NBA postseason games, has averaged 34.4 minutes, 17.9 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 1.2 spg., while shooting 44.9 percent from the field, 44.6 percent from 3-point and 85.2 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 77 games in 2018-19, averaged 31.1 minutes, 18.3 ppg. (37th in NBA), a career-best 6.0 rpg., career- high 4.3 apg (37th in NBA), 1.0 spg., shot 44.1 percent from the field, 37.8 percent from 3-point (tied 53rd in NBA) and 83.7 percent from the foul line (40th in NBA). Ranked tied for 51st in the NBA in efficiency (18.5) • Drafted in the second round, 39th overall pick, of the 2012 NBA Draft by Detroit. Became an early entry candidate after three collegiate seasons at Texas A&M.

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COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the Texas &M University for three seasons (2009-10 - 2011-12). • During his three seasons he played in 87 games, started 69 games, compiled 979 points (11.3 ppg.), 398 rebounds (4.6 rpg.), 175 assists (2.0 apg.), 87 stals (1.0 spg.), shot 43.0 percent from the field, 32.1 percent from 3-point and 76.8 per- cent from the foul line. • As a junior in 2011-12, played in 20 games, started in 15 games, averaged 28.8 minutes, 13.2 ppg., 5.0 rpg., 2.3 apg., 1.0 spg., shot 41.5 percent from the field, 26.0 percent from 3-point and 75.0 percent from the foul line. Suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss 12 games. • Led the team and finished ninth in the Big 12 in scoring at 14.3 as a sophomore. • As a sophomore in 2010-11, played in and started in 33 games, averaged 29.6 minutes, 14.3 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 2.8 apg., 1.2 spg., shot 44.9 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from 3-point and 784 percent from the foul line. • Named 2010-11 NABC All-District (8) second team, USBWA All-District VII team and All- second team. • As a freshman in 2009-10, played in 34 games, started in 21 games, averaged 20.9 minutes, 7.2 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 1.1 apg., shot 41.6 percent from the field, 32.4 percent from 3-point and 75.0 percent from the foul line

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Charleston, South Carolina. • Son of James and Nichelle Middleton. Has one older sister, Brittney. • Cousin, Josh Powell, has played in the NBA. Another cousin, Kenny Manigault, played basketball for Wichita State University. • Attended Porter-Gaud School (Charleston, S.C.), where as a junior and senior, he was named South Carolina Player of the Year.

34 #5 DONOVAN MITCHELL GUARD | 6-3 | 215 college: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 2019-20 NBA team: UTAH JAZZ

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played and started in four games, averaged 23.3 minutes, 12.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shot 42.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from 3-point and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in 16:48 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team.

NBA HONORS: • Named 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie first team. • Won 2018 NBA Contest during All-Star Weekend. • In the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge, played for Team USA and recorded 20 points (8-13 FGs, 3-6 3pt FGs), 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 blocked shot and 5 steals in 26:10 of action to help lead the Team USA to a 161-144 victory over Team World. • In the 2018 Rising Stars Challenge, played for Team USA and recorded 7 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocked shots and 5 steals in 22:55 of action. • Twice named NBA Player of the Week. • Four-time NBA Rookie of the Month selection.

NBA MILESTONES: • On April 10, 2018, set the rookie record for most 3-pointers in a season and finished the regular season with 187 3s. • On December 1, 2017, scored a career-high 41 points in a win over the to set the Jazz scoring record for a rookie and became the first NBA rookie to score 40 points in a game since in 2011. • On Jan. 15, 2018, surpassed for most 20+ points games during a rookie season when he had his 19th 20+ point game. Finished with 55 game of 20+ points, including 9 games of 30+ points and 2 games of 40+ points. • During 2017-18 NBA Playoffs, set a record for points by a in the team's first two postseason games with 55 points, breaking Michael Jordan's record of 53 points. • Compiled 171 points in Utah's 2018 playoff series, the third-most ever by a rookie in his first six playoff games, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain. • His 38 points (on 14-of-26 shooting) in Game 6 in the 2018 Playoffs marked the highest scoring output by a rookie in a se- ries-clinching win since 1980.

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35 • Completed in 2018-19 his 2nd NBA season, both with the Utah Jazz. • Has played in 156 games, starting 148 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 5236 (33.6 mpg.), 3445 points (22.1 ppg.), 612 rebounds (3.9 rpg.), 613 (3.9 apg.) assists (3.2 apg.), 224 steals (1.4 spg.), while shooting 43.4 percent from the field, 35.1 percent from 3-point and 80.5 percent from the foul line. • Has played in and started in 16 career NBA postseason games, has averaged 37.8 minutes, 23.4 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 3.9 apg., 1.5 spg., while shooting 38.9 percent from the field, 29.3 percent from 3-point and 82.9 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 77 games in 2018-19, averaged 33.7 minutes (25th in NBA), 23.8 ppg. (15th in NBA), a career-best 4.1 rpg., career-high 4.1 apg (41st in NBA), 1.4 spg., shot 43.2 percent from the field, 36.2 percent from 3-point and 80.6 percent from the foul line (61st in NBA). Ranked tied for 48th in the NBA in efficiency (18.7). • Drafted in the first round, 13th overall pick, of the 2017 NBA Draft by Denver. Traded later that night to the Utah Jazz by the Denver Nuggets in exchange for and the draft rights to Tyler Lydon. Became an early entry candidate after two collegiate seasons at Louisville.

COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the University of Louisville for two seasons (2015-16 - 2016-17). • During his two seasons he played in 65 games, started in 37 games, compiled 758 points (11.7 ppg.), 269 rebounds (4.1 rpg.), 145 assists (2.2 apg.), 95 steals (1.5 spg.), shot 41.8 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from 3-point and 78.8 per- cent from the foul line. • As a sophomore in 2016-17, played in 34 games, started in 32 games, averaged 32.1 minutes, 15.6 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 2.7 apg., 2.1 spg., shot 40.8 percent from the field, 35.4 percent from 3-point and 80.6 percent from the foul line. • Named 2017-18 NABC All-District (2) first team, All-ACC first team and ACC All-Defensive Team. • As a freshman in 2015-16, played in 31 games, started in 5 games, averaged 19.1 minutes, 7.4 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 1.7 apg., shot 44.2 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from 3-point and 75.4 percent from the foul line.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Elmsford, New York. • Son of Nicole and Donovan Mitchell, Sr. Has one younger sister, Jordan. • Father serves as director of players relations for the New York Mets. • Attended Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire for his junior and senior years. Helped Brewster to two prep school national championships.

36 #11 mason plumlee CENTER | 6-11 | 235 College: Duke university 2019-20 NBA team: Denver NuggetS

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medals: 2014 FIBA World Cup. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started one game, averaged 10.0 minutes, 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, shot 66.7 percent from the field and 75.0 percent percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 9:06 of action. • Named to the 2019-20 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and USA World Cup training camp roster on July 25, 2019. • Member of the victorious USA White Team in 2015 Showcase and recorded 20 points (10-12 FGs), 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot and 3 steals in 17:30 of action. • Named a member of the 2014-16 USA Men’s National Team on Aug. 5, 2014. • Member of the 2014 USA World Cup Team that finished 9-0 and won the gold medal. Played in all 9 games and averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game. • In 2014 World Cup play, recorded 6 points versus Finland; Accounted for 5 points against Dominican Republic. • Played in 3 of 4 exhibition games during the 2014 USA Men's National Team Tour, averaged 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, shot 83.3 percent (5-6) from the field, 75.0 percent (3-4) from the foul line, while averaging 8.7 minutes per game. • Named a member of the 2014 USA World Cup Team on Aug. 23. • Named a member of the 2014-16 USA Men’s National Team on Aug. 5, 2014. • Recorded 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 15 minutes of action for the USA Blue Team in the abbreviated 2014 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Named a member of the 2014 USA Select Team that trained against the 2014 USA National Team during the Las Vegas training camp. • Named to the USA Junior National Select Team that competed in the 2009 Nike Hoop Summit and recorded 2 points, 2 re- bounds and 2 blocked shots in 16 minutes of action. • Named a member of the 2008 USA U18 National Team that finished 4-1 and earned a silver medal at the 2008 FIBA Amer- icas U18 Championship. Played in all 5 games, averaged 5.0 ppg., 6.0 rpg., 1.2 apg. and 1.2 bpg. NBA HONORS: • Named 2013-14 All NBA Rookie first team. • Named to the 2015 NBA Rising Stars Challenge held during All-Star weekend. Recorded 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots and 1 steal in 21.9 minutes of action for Team USA. • Participated in the 2015 . • Named to the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend in New Orleans. Recorded 20 points (10-13 FGs), 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot in almost 19 minutes of action for Team Webber. NBA MILESTONES: • In 2016-17, became the fastest Portland player to tally 150 rebounds and 100 assists (23 games) since in 1999–2000 (22 games).

37 NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his sixth NBA season, second full season with the Denver Nuggets. • Has played in 471 NBA regular season games, started in 256 games, has compiled 10,420 minutes (22.1 mpg.), 3,989 points (8.5 ppg.), 2,977 rebounds (6.3 rpg.), 1,029 assists (2.2 apg.), 452 blocked shots (1.0 bpg.), 366 steals (0.8 spg.), while shooting 57.0 percent from the field and 56.5 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared in 41 career postseason games, started 11 games, has averaged 16.8 minutes, 4.3 ppg., 5.4 rpg., 1.9 apg., 0.7 bpg., while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 54.4 percent from the foul line. • Played in all 82 games, started in 17 games, in 2018-19, averaged 21.1 minutes a game 7.8 ppg., 6.4 rpg., 3.0 apg., 0.9 bpg., shot 59.3 percent from the field and 56.1 percent from the foul line. • Traded on June 25, 2015, along with the draft rights to Pat Connaughton, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for and the draft rights to Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. • Led all rookies in field goal percentage, dunk rate and was second among qualifying rookies in blocks per game. • Drafted in the first round, 22nd overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets. COLLEGE NOTES: • Played four seasons (2009-13) at Duke University and played in 141 games, started 100 times, compiled 1,384 points (9.8 ppg.), 1,085 rebounds (7.7 rpg.), 199 blocked shots (1.4 bpg.), and shot 57.4 percent from the field. • Won the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship as a freshman. • As a senior in 2012-13, led Duke to a 30-6 record and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. Played in all 36 games, averaged career-highs of 17.1 ppg. and 9.9 rpg., shot 59.9 percent from the field. • Named 2012-13 consensus All-America second team, All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) first team. • Led the ACC in 2012-13 in defensive rebounds (260), finished second in the conference in total rebounds (358), free throws made (173) and attempted (254), field goal percentage (.599), and in points (615). • As a junior in 2011-12, started 31 of 34 games and led Duke in rebounds and blocked shots. Averaged 11.1 ppg., 9.2 rpg., shot 57.2 percent (143-of-250) from the field. • Named to 2011-12 All-ACC third team, Capital One Academic All-America first team, and was selected to NABC Honors Court, an award that highlights student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2011-12 season. • Ranked fourth in the ACC in rebounds per game and posted 12 double-doubles, the second-most in the ACC. • In 2010-2011 as a sophomore, played in 37 games, averaged 7.2 ppg., 8.5 rpg., 1.7 bpg., shot a team-high 59.3 percent (112-189 FGs) from the field. • Named All-ACC honorable mention, also named to the ACC All-Academic team. • Ranked 5th in the ACC in rebounding, tied for 6th in shots and tied for 7th with six double-doubles. • In 2009-2010 as a freshman, averaged just over 14 minutes of action per game, 3.7 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 0.9 apg., 0.9 bpg., shot 46.2 percent (49-of-106) from the field PERSONAL NOTES: • orn in Fort Wayne, Indiana. • Son of Perky and Leslie Plumlee. • Has two brothers, Miles and Marshall, and a younger sister, Madeline. Miles plays for the Phoenix Suns and was a mem- ber of the 2014 USA Basketball Select Team that trained against the 2014 USA National Team in Las Vegas. • Father, Perky, is a lawyer and played basketball at Tennessee Tech. Mother, Leslie, is a pharmacist and played basketball at Purdue. Grandfather, Albert Schultz, played basketball at Michigan Tech (1944) and also played on the U.S. Air Force Service Team in 1945. Uncle, William Schultz, played basketball at Wisconsin-Eau Claire and was a member of the 1972 NAIA National runner-up team. Uncle, Chad Schultz, played basketball at Wisconsin-Oshkosh. • Played AAU basketball with Indiana Elite One and Blessed IJN. Helped Indiana Elite to 2008 championships at the Pitts- burgh Jam Fest and Adidas May Classic and was named MVP of both events. • Wetmore Scholar and judiciary member of the Honor & Disciplinary Board at Christ School. Recipient of the Christ School Headmaster's Cup that is awarded to the senior who demonstrated exemplary character and leadership. • Received the W. Fleming Talman Memorial Award for outstanding 3A/4A male athlete in a major sport in 2008.

38 #7 marcuS smart guard | 6-4 | 220 College: oklahoma state UNIVERSITY 2019-20 NBA team: boston celtics

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medals: 2013 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship.. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in two games, started one game, averaged 13.0 minutes, 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shot 50.0 percent from the field, 50.0 percent (1-2 3pt FGs) from 3-point and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • recorded 7 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 9.44 of action. • Named to the 2019-20 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and USA World Cup training camp roster on July 25, 2019. • Named a member of the 2016 USA Select Team that trained with and against 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. • Was one of two non-NBA players to participate in the 2013 USA Men's National Team’s July minicamp in Las Vegas, Nev. • Selected a member of the USA U19 Team that won a gold medal at the 2013 U19 World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic. • Played in 9 games, started in 8 games, averaged 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.4 steals. His 22 steals are tied for the second-most by an USA player at the U19 World Cup. Reached double figures six times, including game highs against Lithuania (18) and Canada (14), recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds vs Brazil, and was credited with five steals in each of the first two games against the Ivory Coast and China. • Started all five games or USA at the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championships in Brazil and averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 as- sists, 3.6 steals and 3.4 rebounds. Led all players in the tournament with 18 steals, and was tied for third with 20 assists. Steals total surpassed the U.S. five-game record of 16, set by in 2002, and also established a new USA record with 3.6 steals per game; the previous record of 3.57 was held by (1990). Became one of just four Ameri- cans to record 20 or more assists in the five-game tournament, joining Kemba Walker (25 in 2008), (21 in 2010) and (21 in 2006). Scored 10 points and recorded a tournament-high six steals in the gold medal game against host-team Brazil.

NBA HONORS: • Named 2019 All-NBA Defensive first team. • Named 2015 NBA All-Rookie second team. • Named NBA Rookie of the Month (February 2015). • Named to the 2016 NBA Rising Stars Challenge held during All-Star weekend. Recorded 3 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal in 21.7 minutes of action for Team USA.

NBA MILESTONES: • Recorded on Jan. 15, 2016, in a win over the Phoenix Suns, his first career triple-double with 10 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, becoming the first Celtics player to record a triple-double off the bench since Art Williams did so in 1971.

39 NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 5th NBA season, all with the Boston Celtics. • Has played in 341 games, started 143 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 9,688 minutes (28.4 mpg.), 3,174 points (9.3 ppg.), 1,205 rebounds (3.5 rpg.), 1,337 assists (3.9 apg.), 529 steals (1.6 spg.), while shooting 37.2 percent from the field, 31.0 percent from 3-point and 76.4 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared in 45 career postseason games, started 11 games, has averaged 28.9 minutes, 9.3 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 4.3 apg. and 1.5 spg., while shooting 35.0 percent from the field, 29.9 percent from 3-point and 68.8 from the foul line. • Played in 80 games, started in 60 games in 2018-19, averaged 27.5 minutes, 8.9 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 4.0 apg., a career-high 1.8 spg., shot a career-high 42.2 percent from the field, a career-high 36.4 percent from 3-point and 80.6 percent from the foul line (19th in NBA). Ranked 30th in the NBA in efficiency (21.6). • Drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round, 6th overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft.

COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the Oklahoma State University for two seasons (2012-13 - 2013-14). • In two seasons, played in 64 games, started in 63 games, compiled 1,064 points (16.6 ppg.), 375 rebounds (5.9 rpg.), 287 assists (4.5 apg.), 188 steals (2.9 spg.), shot 41.3 percent from the field, 29.5 percent from 3-point and 75.1 percent from the foul line. • As a sophomore in 2013-14, played and started in 31 games, averaged 32.7 minutes, 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 as- sists, 2.9 steals per game, shot 42.2 percent from the field, 29.9 percent from 3-point and 72.8 percent from the foul line. • Named 2014 NABC All-American third team, NABC All-District (8) second team. • Named 2014 All-Big 12 first team and 2014 Big 12 All-Defensive Team. • As a freshman in 2012-13, played in 33 games, started in 32 games, averaged 33.5 minutes, 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists 3.0 steals per game, shot 40.4 percent from the field, 29.0 percent from 3-point and 77.7 percent from the foul line. • Named 2013 consensus All-American second team, Sporting News All-American first team, Associated Press All-Ameri- can second team, USBWA All-American second team, NABC All-American second team, NABC All-District (8) first team. • Named 2013 USBWA National Freshman of the Year. • Named 2013 Big 12 Conference Player of the Year, 2013 Big 12 Freshman of the Year, 2013 All-Big 12 first team, 2013 Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team, 2013 Big 12 All-Defensive Team, 2013 Big 12 All-Rookie Team.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Flower Mound, Texas. • Son of Camellia Smart and Billy Frank. He has three older brothers: Todd Westbrook (deceased), Jeff Westbrook and Michael Smart. • Attended Marcus High School in Flower Mound Texas and was the centerpiece of a remarkable three-year run that saw his team win two state titles and compile a 114-6 record. • Named a McDonald's All-American, ESPNHS All-America first-team, two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Texas and a finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2012. • Was selected the Class 5A Player of the Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches as a senior. • As a senior averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 66.9 per- cent from the floor and led his team to a 39-2 record and a second-straight Class 5A title.

40 #10 JAYSON TATUM FORWARD | 6-8 | 208 college: DUKE UNIVERSITY 2018-19 NBA team: BOSTON CELTICS

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medals: 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started one game, averaged 22.5 minutes, 8.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shot 31.4 percent from the field, 40.0 percent (3-4 3pt FGs) from 3-point and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded a game-high 17 points (5-8 FGs), 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot in 15.44 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Named to the 2016 USA Junior National Select Team that claimed a 101-67 victory over the World Select Team in the 2016 Nike Hoop Summit. Recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot in 16:57 of action. • Participated in the 2015 USA Basketball Junior National Team October minicamp. • Member of the 2015 USA Basketball U19 National Team that captured the gold medal with a perfect 7-0 record at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship in Heraklion, Greece. Played in all seven games, averaged a team third-high 13.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game, while shooting 48.8 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from 3-point and 64.3 percent from the foul line. • Member of the 2014 USA U17 World Championship Team that posted a 7-0 record and captured the FIBA U17 World Championship for Men gold medal in , United Arab Emirates; Played in seven games, started three, averaged 11.3 ppg., 3.1 rpg. and 1.9 spg. • Member of the USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team that posted a perfect 5-0 record en route to winning gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Maldonado, Uruguay; started all five games and averaged 10.0 ppg. and 4.6 rpg. • Named to the 2013-14 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team on March 27, 2013. • Participated in the October 2012 USA Developmental National Team minicamp, held in Colorado Springs, Colo.

NBA HONORS: • Named to 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie first team. • Named Rookie of the Month in December 2017. • 2019 NBA Skills Challenge Champion. • Two-time participant in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star. • In the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge, played for Team USA and recorded 30 points (12-24 FGs, 6-14 3pt FGs), 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 26 minutes of action to help lead the Team USA to a 161-144 victory over Team World. • In the 2018 Rising Stars Challenge, played for Team USA and recorded 15 points (7-13 FGs), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 blocked shot and 2 steals in 26.3 minutes.

41 NBA MILESTONES: • In his NBA debut, recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. • In Game 1 of the second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, he posted a career-high 28 points in a 117–101 win to become the first Celtics rookie to score 25 or more points in a playoff game since during the 1980 NBA Play- offs. After scoring 21 points in a Game 2 victory, he became the youngest player ever to score at least 20 points in four straight playoff games at the age of 20 years, 61 days, surpassing who accomplished that feat during the 1999 NBA Playoffs at the age of 20 years, 272 days. After leading the Celtics with 24 points in a Game 3, he became the first Celtics rookie to score 20 points in five straight playoff games. Bird held the previous record of four. At the end of Boston's playoff run, he joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only rookies in playoff history to record 10 games of 20 or more points scored during their first playoffs.

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 2nd NBA season, all with the Boston Celtics. • Has played and started in 159 games in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 4892 minutes (30.8 mpg.), 2355 points (14.8 ppg.), 879 rebounds (5.5 rpg.), 296 assists (1.9 apg.), 115 blocked shots (0.7 bpg.), 167 steals (1.1 spg.), while shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from 3-point and 84.0 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared and started in 28 career NBA postseason games, has averaged 34.9 minutes, 17.4 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 2.5 apg., 1.2 spg., while shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 32.4 percent from 3-point and 81.6 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in 79 games in 2018-19, averaged 31.1 minutes, a career-high 15.7 ppg., a career-high 6.0 rpg., 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg., shot 45.0 percent from the field, 37.3 percent from 3-point and 85.5 percent from the foul line. • Drafted in the first round, 3rd overall, of the 2017 NBA Draft by Boston. Became an early entry candidate after one colle- giate season at the Duke University. COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the Duke University for one season (2016-17). • As a freshman in 2016-17, played in 29 games, started in 27 games, averaged 33.3 minutes, 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals per game, shot 45.1 percent from the field, 34.2 percent from 3-point and 84.9 percent from the foul line. • Selected to the 2016-17 All-ACC third team and ACC All-Tournament first team. • Named All-ACC Freshman first team. • Three-time ACC Rookie of the Week.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. • Son of Brandy Cole and Justin Tatum; has one younger brother, Jaycob Tatum. • Father played basketball for St. Louis University and professionally in the . • Attended Chaminade College Prep and was named the 2016 Gatorade National Player of the Year and McDonald's All- American.

42 #12 MYLES TURNER CENTER | 6-11 | 255 college: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 2018-19 NBA team: INDIANA PACERS

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Gold Medal: 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started three gamse, averaged 18.8 minutes, 9.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shot 68.2 percent from the field, 50.0 percent (1-2 3pt FGs) from 3-point and 100 percent (6-6 FTs) from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 5 points and 2 rebounds in 10:09 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team World Cup training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Participated in the 2018 USA Men's National Team minicamp. • Named a member of the 2016 USA Select Team that trained with and against 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. • Member of the 2014 USA U18 National Team that compiled a 5-0 record, won the FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal and qualified the U.S. for the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship; averaged 7.2 ppg. and 4.8 rpg. Finished with 18 blocks in five games to break the previous USA U18 competition record of 13, set back in 1994; averaged a championship- high 3.6 bpg. • Member of the 2014 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that played in the 17th annual Nike Hoop Summit; injured during the game, but finished with two points and three rebounds to help the USA to an 84-73 win over the World Select Team on April 12 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. • Took part in the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s Developemental National Team (DNT) minicamp on Oct. 5-6 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

NBA HONORS: • Named 2015-16 All-Rookie second team. • Named Rookie Of The Month in February 2016. • Selected to Team USA for the 2016-2017 NBA Rising Stars Challenge. Recorded 12 points (5-8 FGs, 2-4 3pt FGs), 4 re- bounds, 1 blocked shot, 1 steal in 18:18 of action. • NBA MILESTONES: • Ranks 216th in NBA all-time regular season blocked Shots (575).

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 4th NBA season, all with the Indiana Pacers. • Has played in 280 games, starting 247 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 7,863 minutes (28.1 mpg.), 3,604 points (12.9 ppg.), 1,869 rebounds (6.7 rpg.), 349 assists (1.3 apg.), 575 blocked shots (2.1 bpg.), while shooting 49.5 percent from the field, 36.2 percent from 3-point and 77.1 percent from the foul line.

43 • Has appeared in 22 career NBA postseason games, started in 19 games, has averaged 11.0 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 1.8 bpg., while shooting 48.5 percent from the field. • Played and started in 74 games in 2018-19, averaged 28.6 minutes, 13.3 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 1.6 apg, 2.7 bpg., shot 48.7 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from 3-point and 73.6 percent from the foul line. • As a rookie, played in 60 games, started in 30 games, averaged 10.3 ppg., 5.5 rpg. and 1.4 bpg in 22.8 minutes per game. Shot 49.8 percent from the field and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. Among NBA rookies, ranked seventh in scoring, fifth in rebounding, sixth in field goal percentage and third in blocked shots. • Drafted in the first round, 11th overall, of the 2015 NBA Draft by Indiana. Became an early entry candidate after one colle- giate season at the University of Texas.

COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the University of Texas for one season (2014-15). • As a freshman in 2014-15, played n 34 games, started in 7 games, averaged 22.2 minutes, 10.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.6 blocked shots per game, shot 45.5 percent from the field and 83.9 percent from the foul line. • Led the Big 12 Conference with 89 blocked shots. Finished third in the conference in free throw percentage and sixth in re- bounding. • Selected to the 2014-15 All-Big 12 Conference third team and All-Big 12 Conference Defensive Team. • Named 2014-15 Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year. • Named to 2014-15 All-Big 12 Rookie Team.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Bedford, Texas. • Son of David and Mary Turner, has one younger sister, Mya. • Attended Euless Trinty High School in Euless, Texas, and as a senior averaged 18.1 ppg., 12.2 rpg., 3.5 apg. and 6.8 bpg., leading Trinty to a 24-7 record. • Took part in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, recorded 7 points and 7 rebounds.

44 #15 KEMBA WALKER GUARD | 6-1 | 184 college: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2018-19 NBA team:

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USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • Honors: Named MVP of the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, started three games, averaged 24.3 minutes, team- high 17.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shot 46.9 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from 3-point and 89.5 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on he victorious USA Blue Team (National) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 14 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists in 16:20 of action. • Named on June 10, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team World Cup training camp roster that will be used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Named a member of the 2018-20 USA Men’s National Team roster and prticipated in the 2018 National Team minicamp. • Recorded 2 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 23:18 of action for the USA Blue Team in the 2013 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Attended the 2013 USA National Team minicamp. • One of 10 collegians selected for the 2010 USA Select Team that trained against the USA National Team in its lead up to the 2010 FIBA World Cup. • Member of the 2008 USA U18 National Team that finished 4-1 and claimed the silver medal at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina. Named U18 Championship MVP after starting in all 5 games, averaging a team-best 13.4 ppg., added 4.6 rpg. and a team-high 5.0 apg. Shot 48.1 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from 3-point and 66.7 percent from the foul line. • In the FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal game versus host Argentina, recorded a game-high 21 points to go with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots. NBA HONORS: • Named 2019 All-NBA third team. • Two-time recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award (2017 and 2018). • Three-Time NBA All-Star Selection (2017, 2018 and 2019). • Named to the 2019 Team Giannis for the NBA All-Star Game, recorded 4 points, 1 rebound and 8 assists in 20 minutes of action. • Named to the 2018 Team LeBron for the NBA All-Star Game, recorded 11 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 14.2 minutes of action. • Named to the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team, recorded 7 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists in 20.2 minutes. • Participated in the 2013 NBA Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Played on Team Shaq, recorded 8 points and 8 assists in 19:43 of action. • Participated in the 2012 NBA Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Played Team Shaq, record 10 points. 5 rebounds and 10 assists in 24:46 of action. • Seven-time NBA Player of the Week.

45 NBA MILESTONES: • Ranks 48th in NBA all-time regular season career 3-point field goals attempted (3589), 49th (tied) in 3-point field goals made (1283), 100th in free throw percentage (.8352%), 176 in assists (3308) and 247th in scoring (12,009). • On March 28, 2019, in a game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, surpassed Dell Curry (9,839 points) to become the Char- lotte's career scoring leader. • Eclipsed the career 10,000-point mark on October 20, 2018, in a game versus the Miami Heat. • In 2018-19, set the NBA record for most 3-point field goals through the first three games of a season with 19 and became the first player in NBA history to make five or more 3-point field goals in each of the first three games of a season. NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 8th NBA season, all with the Charlotte Hornets. • Has played in 605 games, starting 560 games, in his NBA regular season career and has compiled 20,606 minutes (34.1 mpg.), 12,009 points (19.9 ppg.), 2317 rebounds (3.8 rpg.), 3308 assists (5.5 apg.), 800 steals (1.3 spg.), while shooting 41.8 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from 3-point and 83.5 percent from the foul line. • Has appeared and started in 11 career postseason games, has averaged 37.5 minutes, 21.6 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 4.7 pg., 1.6 spg., while shooting 39.4 percent from the field, 39.4 percent from 3-point and 88.7 percent from the foul line. • Played and started in all 82 games in 2018-19, averaged 34.9 minutes 9th in NBA), a career-high 25.6 ppg. (10th in NBA), 4.4 rpg., a career-high 5.9 apg. (20th in NBA), 1.2 spg. (33rd in NBA), shot 43.4 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from 3-point and 84.4 percent (33rd in NBA) from the foul line. Ranked 27th in the NBA in efficiency (22.5) • Drafted in the first round, 9th overall, of the 2011 NBA Draft by Charlotte. Became an early entry candidate after three col- legiate seasons at the University of Connecticut. COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Attended the University of Connecticut for three seasons (2008-09 - 2010-11). • In three seasons at UConn, played in 111 games, started in 78 games, compiled 1,783 points (16.1 ppg.), 493 rebounds (4.4 rpg.), 457 assists (4.1 apg.), 185 steals (1.7 spg.), shot 42.9 percent from the field, 32.6 percent from 3-point and 78.3 percent from the foul line. • As a junior in 2010-11, played and started in 41 games, 37.6 minutes, 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.9 steals per game, shot 42.8 percent from the field, 33.0 percent from 3-point and 81.9 percent from the foul line. • As a junior set a UConn single season record with 965 points. • Ranked 4th in the nation and second in the BIG EAST averaging 23.5 . • Selected the recipient of the 2011 Award, (Best PG) Award • Named a consensus 2010-11 All-American first team, Associated Press All-American first team, USBWA All-American first team, Sporting News All-American first team, NABC All-American first team, NABC All-District (5) first team. • Named 2010-11 All- first team, 2011 -BIG EAST Tournament MVP. • Selected as the 2010-11 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player and NCAA West Region Most Outstanding Player. • Averaged 23.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists in the 2011 NCAA Tournament and led UConn to the National Champi- onship with 16 points and 9 rebounds against Butler. Scored 18 points with 6rebounds and 7 assists against Kentucky. • As a sophomore in 2009-10, played and started in 34 games, averaged 35.2 minutes, 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.0 as- sists, 2.1 steals per game, shot 40.5 percent from the field, 33.9 percent from 3-point and 76.7 percent from the foul line. • Named 2009-10 All-BIG EAST Conference third team. • As a freshman in 2008-09, played in 36 games, started in 3 games, averaged 25.1 minutes, 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals per game, shot 47.0 percent from the field, 27.1 percent from 3-point and 71.5 percent from the foul line. • Named 2008-09 BIG EAST All-Rookie Team and named to named to the NCAA West Regional All-Tournament team. PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Bronx, New York. • Son of Paul and Andrea Walker. Has three siblings, Sharifa Nesbitt, Akil Nesbitt and Keya Edwards. • Attended Rice High School in New York, averaged as a senior 18.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 steals per game. • Named 2008 McDonald's High School All-American.

46 #4 derrick white GUARD | 6-4 | 190 College: university OF COLORADO

2018-19 team: SAN ANTONIO SPURs

biography

USA BASKETBALL NOTES: • During USA National Team pre-World Cup Tour, played in four games, averaged 8.3 minutes, 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shot 38.5 percent from the field and 88.9 percent from the free throw line. • Named on July 22, 2019, a member of the 2019 USA World Cup Team. • Played on USA White Team (Select) in the 2019 USA Blue-USA White exhibition game on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas, recorded 12 points, 3 rebounds, a game-high 8 assists and 2 steals in 24:38 of action. • Named a member of the 2019 USA Select Team that trained with and against 2019 USA National Team during its World Cup training camp Aug. 5-8 in Las Vegas. • Named a member of the September 2018 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team on Sept. 10, 2018. • Helped lead the 2018 USA World Cup Qualifying Team to a 2-0 record during the 2018 September second-round games. Played and started in the USA's two games, averaged 20.5 minutes, 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, team-high (tied) 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals a game. Recorded 14 points and 6 assists in win over Uruguay and 5 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in win over Panama.

NBA NOTES: • Completed in 2018-19 his 2nd NBA season, both with the San Antonio Spurs. • Has played in 84 games, started in 55 NBA regular season games, averaging 22.2 mintes, 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game, while shooting 50.1 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from 3-point and 67.3 percent from the foul line. • Has played in 10 career postseason games, started in 7 games, averaged 20.9 minutes, 11.3 points., 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game., while shooting 54.3 percent from the field, 31.6 percent from 3-point and 73.1 percent from the foul line. • In 2017-18 played in 17 games with the NBA San Antonio Spurs. Averaged 8.2 minutes, 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds a game. Shot 48.5 percent from the field, 61.5 percent from 3-point and 70.0 percent from the foul line. Also played in three NBA playoff games for the Spurs, averaged 6.0 minutes and 2.3 points a game. • Played in 2017-18 for NBA G League . Played in and started in 24 games, averaged 28.1 minutes, 20.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 blocked shots and 13 steals a game. Shot 45.2 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from 3- point and 87.3 percent from the foul line. In Auston Spurs four playoff games, averaged 32.8 minutes, 24.8 points, 4.8 re- bounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 blocked shots and 1.8 steals a game. Shot 45.0 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from 3-point and 94.1 percent from the foul line. • Played for San Antonio Spurs in the 2017-18 NBA pre-season, played in four games, averaged 13.6 minutes, 7.0 points and 1.3 assists. • Was selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the San Antnoio Spurs.

COLLEGIATE NOTES: • Played three seasons (2012-13 - 2014-15) at Division II University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and one season (2016-

47 17) at the University of Colorado. • All told, played 119 games, started 117 games, compiled 2,490 points (20.9 ppg.), 648 rebounds (5.4 rpg.), 487 assists (4.1 apg.), 184 blocked shots (1.5 bpg.) and 183 steals (1.5 spg.). • Helped UCCS to a pair of NCAA DII Tournament appearances (2014 and 2015). Tied the school career scoring average record (22.0 ppg.) while averaging 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.6 steals and shooting 48.8 percent from the field during his three years. Holds UCCS career records with 1,912 points and 343 assists while ranking fourth in rebounds (513). During his sophomore and junior years he helped the Mountain Lions to a 48-15 overall record. • As a senior at Colorado (2016-17), played in 34 games, started 32 games, averaged 32.8 minutes, 18.1 points, 4.1 re- bounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 blocked shots and 1.2 steals a game. Shot 50.7 percent from the field39.6 percent from 3-point and 81.3 percent from the foul line. • Named 2017 Pac-12 All-Conference first team, 2017 Pac 12 All-Defensive Team, 2017 Pac-12 All-Tournament Team, USBWA All-District VIII first team and NABC All-District 20 second team. • Finished senior season at Colorado with 615 points, ranking seventh at Colorado in a single season, and second best by a transfer. Also ranks eighth in assists (148), 10th in field goals (205) and 11th in bocks. His 49 blocks are the most by a guard in a season in team history. Was also named team's MVP and earned co-Male Athlete of the Year honor's at CU's annual CUSPY Awards • Sat out the 2015-16 season after transferring to the University of Colorado. • As a junior at UCCS (2014-15), played in and started in 33 games, averaged 32.2 minutes, 25.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.1 blocked shots and 2.2 steals a game. Shot 52.9 percent from the field, 33.6 percent from 3-point and 83.8 per- cent from the foul line. Named 2015 NABC Division II All-American, NABC and Daktronics All-Region first team, All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, MVP of the RMAC Tournament an was named a member of the 2015 NCAA All-South Cen- tral Tournament team • As a sophomore at UCCS (2013-14), played in and started in 28 games, averaged 30.6 minutes,22.2 points , 6.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 blocked shots and 1.1 steals a game. Named 2014 Daktronics All-America third team, NABC and Daktron- ics All-South Central Region first teams, All-RMAC first team and All-RMAC Shootout Team. • As a freshman at UCCS (2012-13), played in and started in 24 games, averaged 29.6 minutes, 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 blocked shots and 1,4 steals a game. Named the RMAC Freshman of the Year, All-RMAC third team and Division II Bulletin All-Freshman Team.

PERSONAL NOTES: • Born in Parker, Colorado. • Is the son of Richard and Colleen White. Has an older sister, Brianna.

48 USA BASKETBALL FIBA World cup history 1950-2014 SEvENTEENTH FIBA WORLD CUP -- 2014 Bilbao, Barcelona, Madrid, Spain August 30-September 14, 2014 The road to the 2014 FIBA World Cup gold medal was no of his points in the second half and made 8-of-11 shots. easy journey, as the U.S. had to overcome several significant The USA’s winning ways continued as the U.S. knocked off obstacles. But in the end, the USA, led by managing director Jerry New Zealand 98-71 and the USA’s balanced attack was led by Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski, bested all comers and Davis’ 21 points and nine rebounds. The USA remained unbeaten compiled a 9-0 record to claim the World Cup gold medal and earn and earned the No. 1 seed for Group C with a 106-71 win over the United States its first back-to-back World titles. Dominican Republic. Leading from start to finish, Faried led the Outscoring its nine opponents by 33.0 points per game, the USA with 16 points, DeMarcus Cousins added 13 points. The USA largest by a U.S. men’s team in a FIBA World Cup or Olympic wrapped up its preliminary-round play with a 95-71 win against Games since the 1994 World Championship, the USA effort featured Ukraine as scored 17 points to lead six U.S. players seven players averaging between 9.6 and 14.2 points a game. The in double-figures. Led by 20 points from , who shot USA was led in scoring by six different players in its nine games. 6-of-9 from 3-point, the USA advanced into the quarterfinals with a Kyrie Irving was selected World Cup MVP and was joined on dominating 86-63 win over Mexico. Three days later, Thompson the five-member All-World Cup Team by teammate Kenneth Faried. nailed 4-of-8 from 3-point and scored 20 points as the Americans Opening against Finland and playing in front of its huge handed Slovenia a 119-76 defeat to advance into the semifinals. fan-base, the U.S. held the Finns to 0-for-17 shooting and outscored Outscoring Lithuania 33-14 in the third quarter, the USA rolled them 29-2 in the second quarter to power to 114-55 victory. The to a lopsided 96-68 win to advance into the gold medal game. 59-point win was the USA’s largest margin of victory in FIBA Led by 26 points from tournament MVP Irving and 23 points World Cup play since NBA players have been included on rosters from Harden, the USA saved its best performance of the World (1994). scored a team high 18 points, and Anthony Cup for the gold medal clash as the Americans captured a second- Davis added 17. The USA trailed 2010 World Championship silver consecutive FIBA World Cup gold medal with a blistering 129-92 medalist Turkey by five points at halftime, but U.S. big men Davis win over Serbia in Madrid. Irving shot a USA World Cup record and Kenneth Faried stepped up and combined for 33 points in the 6-of-6 from 3-point, Harden was 3-of-5 from 3-point, and the USA second half to propel the USA to a 98-77 win. Faried finished with as a whole finished the game shooting 45-of-78 from the field 22 points, shooting 11-of-14 from the field, and Davis scored all 19 (.577), and 15-of-30 from 3-point (.500). 2014 USA MEN’S WORLD CUP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN DeMarcus Cousins C 6-11 270 24 Sacramento Kings/Kentucky Spanish Fort, AL Stephen Curry G 6-3 185 26 Golden State Warriors/Davidson Orinda, CA F/C 6-10 220 21 New Orleans Pelicans/Kentucky New Orleans. LA DeMar DeRozan G 6-7 216 25 /USC Manhattan Beach, CA C 6-10 270 21 /Connecticut Rochester Hills, MI Kenneth Faried F 6-8 228 24 Denver Nuggets/Morehead State Denver, CO F 6-8 230 28 Sacramento Kings/Connecticut Memphis, TN James Harden G 6-5 220 25 Houston Rockets/Arizona State Houston, TX Kyrie Irving G 6-3 191 22 Cleveland Cavaliers/Duke West Orange, NJ Mason Plumlee F 6-11 235 24 Brooklyn Nets/Duke Winona Lake, IN G 6-3 190 25 Chicago Bulls/Memphis Northbrook, IL Klay Thompson G 6-7 205 24 Golden State Warriors/Washington State Oakland, CA HEAD COACH: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jerry Colangelo ASSISTANT COACH: , Syracuse University ASSISTANT COACH: , Chicago Bulls ASSISTANT COACH: , New Orleans Pelicans ATHLETIC TRAINER: Gregg Farnam, Minn. Timberwolves ATHLETIC TRAINER: Joe Sharpe, Thunder TEAM PHYSICIAN: Answorth Allen, HSS/New York Knicks TEAM PHYSICIAN: Lisa Callahan, HSS/New York Knicks TEAM PHYSICIAN: Riley Williams, HSS/Brooklyn Nets 2014 USA RESULTS (9-0) 2014 FIBA WORLD CUP FINAL STANDINGS USA 114 Finland 55 1. USA (9-0) 9. Greece (5-1) 17. Angola (2-3) USA 98 Turkey 77 2. Serbia (5-4) 10. Croatia (3-3) 18. Ukraine (2-3) USA 98 New Zealand 71 3. France (6-3) 11. Argentina (3-3) 19. Puerto Rico (1-4) USA 106 Dominican Rep. 71 4. Lithuania (6-3) 12. Australia (3-3) 20. Iran (1-4) USA 95 Ukraine 71 5. Spain (6-1) 13. Dominican Rep. (2-4) 21. Philippines (1-4) USA 86 Mexico 63 6. Brazil (5-2) 14. Mexico (2-4) 22. Finland (1-4) USA 119 Slovenia 76 7. Slovenia (5-2) 15. New Zealand (2-4) 23. South Korea (0-5) USA 96 Lithuania 68 8. Turkey (4-3) 16. Senegal (2-4) 24. Egypt (0-5) USA 129 Serbia 92

50 2014 USA WORLD CUP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

NAME G/GS FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL James Harden 9/9 41- 77 .532 12- 28 .429 34- 42 .810 25/ 2.8 128/ 14.2 29 2 19 Klay Thompson 9/0 45- 86 .523 22- 53 .415 2- 4 .500 20/ 2.2 114/ 12.7 19 7 9 Kenneth Faried 9/9 51- 80 .634 0- 1 .000 10- 15 .667 70/ 7.8 112/ 12.4 6 5 5 Anthony Davis 9/9 45- 82 .549 0- 0 .--- 21- 28 .750 59/ 6.6 111/ 12.3 7 19 8 Kyrie Irving 9/9 45- 80 .563 14- 23 .609 5- 6 .833 23/ 2.6 109/ 12.1 32 1 17 Stephen Curry 9/9 29- 71 .408 21- 48 .438 17- 17 1.000 25/ 2.8 96/ 10.7 26 1 11 DeMarcus Cousins 9/0 33- 47 .702 0- 0 .--- 20- 30 .667 50/ 5.6 86/ 9.6 9 6 12 Rudy Gay 9/0 22- 46 .478 5- 12 .417 5- 9 .556 33/ 3.7 54/ 6.0 13 3 9 Derrick Rose 9/0 15- 59 .254 1- 19 .053 12- 15 .800 17/ 1.9 43/ 4.8 28 3 8 DeMar DeRozan 9/0 15- 28 .536 2- 7 .286 11- 15 .733 9/ 1.0 43/ 4.8 11 0 7 Andre Drummond 8/0 11- 18 .611 0- 0 .--- 2- 7 .286 19/ 2.4 24/ 3.0 1 3 1 Mason Plumlee 9/0 9- 15 .600 0- 0 .--- 3- 11 .273 18/ 2.0 21/ 2.3 3 0 3 USA TOTALS 9 361-689 .524 77-191 .403 142-199 .714 403/44.8 941/104.6 184 50 109 OPP. TOTALS 9 236-596 .396 56-200 .280 116-166 .699 322/35.8 644/ 71.6 109 26 41

2014 USA WORLD CUP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Mike Krzyzewski, head coach; Klay Thompson; Kyrie Irving; Stephen Curry; Derrick Rose; James Harden; Jerry Colangelo, managing director. Standing (L-R): Gregg Farnam, athletic trainer; Riley Williams, team physician; Jim Boeheim, assistant coach; Rudy Gay; Andre Drummond; DeMarcus Cousins; Anthony Davis; Mason Plumlee; Kenneth Faried; DeMar DeRozan; Tom Thibodeau, assistant coach; Joe Sharpe, athletic trainer; Monty Williams, assistant coach.

51 SIXTEENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 2010 Istanbul, Turkey August 28-September 12, 2010 It may not have been the team many envisioned would repre- destroyed Angola 121-66 as Billups scored 19 points on 5-of-7 sent the U.S. at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, but under the shooting from 3-point. leadership of Jerry Colangelo and the coaching of Hall of Fame Facing a once beated and 5-1 Russian squad in a medal round mentor Mike Krzyzewski, it accomplished something USA men’s quarterfinals clash, which as fate would have it was played 38 teams had failed to do since 1994 - win a FIBA World years to the day that the two teams played in the controversial 1972 Championship. Olympic gold medal game, Durant’s 33 point scoring outburst and Without a single member of the 2008 Olympic gold medal the USA’s wear ‘em down defense were the difference as the U.S. team back, the strength of the USA Basketball National Team grinded out an 89-79 victory. program that Colangelo and Krzyzewski had developed was proven Durant continued to be unstoppable and behind his record set- as the U.S. rolled to a 9-0 record and the world title. ting 38 point performance (14-25 FGs, 5-12 3pt FGs, 5-5 FTs) and The U.S. opened against European power Croatia and sailed to nine rebounds, and 13 points and 10 rebounds from 106-78 win behind a balanced offensive effort that was led by Eric and 12 points and seven rebounds from , the Gordon’s 16 points on 4-of-6 shooting from three. Slovenia was USA earned an impressive 89-74 semifinals win over previously next and the USA earned a 99-77 victory as scored unbeaten Lithuania. 22 points and Rudy Gay added 16. In its closest game of the World Meeting host and undefeated Turkey for the gold, in front of a Championship, the USA held on to edge Brazil 70-68 but only after sold-out, vocal partisan crowd, Durant’s 28 points, and a double- Brazil missed several scoring opportunites in the final seconds. double of 15 points and 11 rebounds from Odom, propelled the Durant led the U.S. with 27 points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Americans to their first World Championship gold medal finish Billups added 15 points. The U.S. posted an 88-51 victory over since 1994 as the USA recorded a dominate 81-64 victory. Iran as tallied 13 points, and closed preliminary play Durant, who set a USA World Championship scoring record with its fifth consecutive win after bettering Tunisia 92-57 as with 205 points in nine games for a record 22.8 points a game, Gordon scored 22 points. while adding 6.1 rpg., and shooting 55.6 percent from the field, Moving into the eighth-finals round and faced with winning 45.6 percent from 3-point and 91.2 percent from the foul line, was each of its last four games if gold was to be realized, the U.S. named the MVP of the World Championship.

2010 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN G 6-3 202 33 Denver Nuggets/Colorado Englewood, CO C 7-1 235 27 Dallas Mavericks/Dominguez H.S. (CA) Riverside, CA Stephen Curry G 6-3 185 22 Golden State Warriors/Davidson Oakland, CA Kevin Durant G 6-9 230 21 /Texas Oklahoma City, OK Rudy Gay F 6-8 230 24 Memphis Grizzlies/Connecticut Memphis, TN G 6-3 222 21 /Indiana Indianapolis, IN Danny Granger F 6-8 228 27 Indiana Pacers/New Mexico Indianapolis, IN Andre Iguodala /F 6-6 207 26 Philadelphia 76ers/Arizona Philadelphia, PA Kevin Love F 6-10 260 22 Minnesota Timberwolves/UCLA Lake Oswego, OR Lamar Odom F 6-10 230 30 Los Angeles Lakers/Rhode Island Woodland Hills, CA Derrick Rose G 6-3 190 21 Chicago Bulls/Memphis Chicago, IL Russell Westbrook G 6-3 187 21 Oklahoma City Thunder/UCLA Oklahoma City, OK HEAD COACH: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jerry Colangelo ASSISTANT COACH: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University ASSISTANT COACH: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers ASSISTANT COACH: , Toronto Raptors TEAM PHYSICIAN: Steve Traina, Denver Nuggets ATHLETIC TRAINER: Joe Sharpe, Oklahoma City Thunder ATHLETIC TRAINER: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PLAYER PERSONNEL: Tony Ronzone, Detroit Pistons 2010 USA RESULTS (9-0) 2010 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 106 Croatia 78 1. USA (9-0) 9. Brazil (3-3) 17. Germany (2-3) USA 99 Slovenia 77 2. Turkey (8-1) 10. Australia (3-3) 18. Puerto Rico (1-4) USA 70 Brazil 68 3. Lithuania (8-1) 11. Greece (3-3) 19. Iran (1-4) USA 88 Iran 51 4. Serbia (6-3) 12. New Zealand (3-3) 20. Lebanon (1-4) USA 92 Tunisia 57 5. Argentina (7-2) 13. France (3-3) 21. Ivory Coast (1-4) USA 121 Angola 66 6. Spain (5-4) 14. Croatia (2-4) 22. Canada (0-5) USA 89 Russia 79 7. Russia (6-3) 15. Angola (2-4) 23. Jordan (0-5) USA 89 Lithuania 74 8. Slovenia (5-4) 16. China (2-4) 24. Tunisia (0-5) USA 81 Turkey 64 *Final placings for 9th through 24th were determined by FIBA

52 2010 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Kevin Durant 9/9 74-133 .556 26- 57 .456 31- 34 .912 55/ 6.1 205/ 22.8 16 6 13 Chauncey Billups 9/9 25- 64 .391 14- 44 .318 24- 28 .857 17/ 1.9 88/ 9.8 28 0 11 Russell Westbrook 9/0 29- 62 .468 3- 7 .429 21- 25 .840 25/ 2.8 82/ 9.1 23 4 12 Eric Gordon 9/0 27- 59 .458 19- 42 .452 4- 5 .800 14/ 1.6 77/ 8.6 5 2 8 Derrick Rose 9/9 27- 59 .458 5- 18 .278 6- 12 .500 19/ 2.1 65/ 7.2 29 3 11 Lamar Odom 9/9 28- 52 .538 3- 4 .750 5- 10 .500 69/ 7.7 64/ 7.1 4 6 5 Rudy Gay 9/0 22- 45 .489 6- 19 .316 13- 18 .722 26/ 2.9 63/ 7.0 7 8 9 Andre Igoudala 9/9 20- 34 .588 2- 7 .286 9- 19 .474 41/ 4.6 51/ 5.7 17 0 16 Kevin Love 9/0 20- 35 .571 4- 9 .444 7- 9 .778 44/ 4.9 51/ 5.7 7 1 3 Stephen Curry 8/0 14- 31 .452 7- 19 .368 2- 2 1.000 11/ 1.4 37/ 4.6 17 0 4 Danny Granger 7/0 12- 30 .400 3- 13 .231 2- 4 .500 6/ 0.9 29/ 4.1 7 1 1 Tyson Chandler 9/0 9- 14 .643 0- 0 .--- 5- 10 .500 24/ 2.7 23/ 2.6 4 5 2 USA TOTALS 9 307-618 .497 92-239 .385 129-176 .733 375/41.7 835/ 92.8 164 36 95 OPP. TOTALS 9 217-569 .381 66-219 .301 114-173 .659 324/36.0 614/ 68.2 101 18 53

2010 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Stephen Curry; Eric Gordon; Chauncey Billups; Jerry Colangelo, managing director; Mike Krzyzewski, head coach; Derrick Rose; Russell Westbrook; Andre Iguodala. Standing (L-R): Steve Traina, team physician; Nate McMillan, assistant coach; Jay Triano, assistant coach; Kevin Love; Rudy Gay; Lamar Odom; Tyson Chandler; Danny Granger; Kevin Durant; Jim Boeheim, assistant coach; Joe Sharpe, athletic trainer; Casey Smith, athletic trainer.

53 FIFTEENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 2006 Saitama, Japan August 19-September 3, 2006 The 2006 FIBA World Championship, expanded to 24 teams, who finished with 20 points and James added 17. proved to be the most competitive and exciting ever with the semifi- The U.S. moved into the Eighth Finals.where it was now win nals featuring four teams- Argentina, Greece, Spain and the United or go home. Facing Australia, the USA claimed its sixth straight win States, all entering with perfect 7-0 records. Spain emerged with its and kept its gold medal hopes alive with a decisive 113-73 win. first World Championship title after defeating Greece in the gold Anthony paced the Americans with 20 points, con- medal game, while the U.S. claimed the bronze after beating 2004 tributed 18 more as all 12 US players scored, including five in dou- Olympic champ Argentina in the bronze medal game. ble digits. Competing in preliminary group play in Sapporo, Japan, the Advancing to meet Germany in the medal round quarterfinals, Americans opened against Puerto Rico and behind 21 points from the U.S. outscored Germany 27-13 in the third quarter to break open earned a 111-100 victory. Meeting China and a tight game and roll to an 85-65 victory. Anthony accounted for a NBA all-star next, the U.S. posted a very impressive game high 19 points. The US outrebounded Germany 48 to 34, 121-90 win as came off the bench to score 26 points, including 22-6 on the offensive glass, and the Americans forced the team's youngest member, 20-year-old , posted a Germany into 24 turnovers. double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.. Forcing 25 Slovenia The USA's dream of capturing the Word Championship title turnovers, the USA, paced by Wade's 20 points and LeBron James' ended when a sizzling hot Greek team had too much offense for the 19 points, earned a 114-95 victory. Meeting Olympic silver medalist USA and posted a 101-95 victory in the semifinals. Anthony led the Italy in its fourth game in five days, the USA fought back from a 12 U.S. with a game best 27 points, Wade added 19 points. point, third quarter deficit to claim a 94-85 win. Anthony and Wade Showing heart and determination, the USA returned home with stepped up big, big as in a USA scoring record 35 points for the bronze medal and an 8-1 record after handling Argentina 96-81 Anthony on 13-of-18 shooting and an additional 26 points on 10-of- in the World Championship bronze medal game. USA tri-captains 13 shooting from Wade. Closing out preliminary play against Wade, James and Anthony scored 32, 20 and 15 points respectively Senegal, the USA cruised to a 103-58 victory in an effort led by to account for 67 of the USA's 96 points.

2006 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Carmelo Anthony F 6-8 230 23 Denver Nuggets/Syracuse Litleton, CO F 6-8 220 27 Houston Rockets/Duke Houston, TX Chris Bosh F 6-10 230 22 Toronto Raptors/ Toronto, Canada F 6-8 254 27 Los Angeles Clippers/Duke Los Angeles, CA G 6-3 190 25 Chicago Bulls/Kansas Deerfield, IL Dwight Howard F/C 6-11 265 20 Orlando Magic/SW Atlanta Christian Acd. Windemere, FL LeBron James F 6-8 240 21 Cleveland Cavaliers /St.Vincent-St. Mary H.S. Wadsworth, OH F 6-9 235 30 /North Carolina Waxhaw, NC Joe Johnson G/F 6-7 230 25 Atlanta Hawks/Arkansas Atlanta, GA C 7-0 261 30 Sacramento Kings/Purdue Kendallville, IN G 6-0 170 21 New Orl./Okla. City Hornets/Wake Forest New Orleans, LA Dwyane Wade G 6-4 212 24 Miami Heat/Marquette Miami, FL HEAD COACH: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jerry Colangelo ASSISTANT COACH: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University ASSISTANT COACH: Mike D'Antoni, Phoenix Suns ASSISTANT COACH: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers TEAM PHYSICIAN: Lyle Mason, Utah Jazz TEAM PHYSICIAN: Richard Zorn, Seattle SuperSonics ATHLETIC TRAINER: Keith Jones, Houston Rockets ATHLETIC TRAINER: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING: 2006 USA RESULTS (8-1) 2006 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 111 Puerto Rico 100 1. Spain (9-0) 9. Angola (3-3) 17. Brazil (1-4) USA 121 China 90 2. Greece (8-1) Austrralia (2-4) Japan (1-4) USA 114 Slovenia 95 3. USA (8-1) China (2-4) Lebanon (2-3) USA 94 Italy 85 4. Argentina (7-2) Italy (4-2) Puerto Rico (2-3) USA 103 Senegal 58 5. France (6-3) New Zealand (2-4) 21. Panama (0-5) USA 113 Australia 73 6. Turkey (6-3) Nigeria (2-4) Qarar (0-5) USA 85 Germany 65 7. Lithuania (5-4) Serbia & Mont. (2-4) Senegal (0-5) Greece 101 USA 95 8. Germany (5-4) Slovenia (2-4) Venezuela (1-4) USA 96 Argentina 81

54 2006 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Carmelo Anthony 9/8 64-127 .504 22- 50 .440 29- 46 .630 33/ 3.7 179/ 19.9 14 0 17 Dwyane Wade 8/1 57- 99 .576 5- 18 .278 35- 50 .700 25/ 3.1 154/ 19.3 22 5 13 LeBron James 9/9 53- 91 .582 8- 24 .333 11- 20 .550 43/ 4.8 125/ 13.9 37 3 14 Elton Brand 9/4 29- 54 .537 0- 1 .000 22- 33 .667 30/ 3.3 80/ 8.9 7 11 5 Dwight Howard 9/5 20- 37 .541 0- 0 .--- 26- 42 .619 42/ 4.7 66/ 7.3 0 12 3 Joe Johnson 9/2 24- 61 .393 12- 39 .308 6- 6 1.000 13/ 1.4 66/ 7.3 12 1 6 Chris Paul 9/6 22- 51 .431 5- 18 .278 14- 18 .778 31/ 3.4 63/ 7.0 44 1 17 Chris Bosh 8/0 17- 26 .654 2- 5 .400 18- 28 .643 32/ 4.0 54/ 6.8 3 4 2 Kirk Hinrich 9/3 17- 40 .425 12- 26 .462 8- 10 .800 30/ 3.3 54/ 6.0 19 1 7 Brad Miller 4/0 6- 16 .375 1- 5 .200 8- 9 .889 15/ 3.8 21/ 5.3 3 2 21 Shane Battier 9/5 15- 28 .536 10- 21 .476 5- 10 .500 22/ 2.4 45/ 5.0 6 6 6 Antawn Jamison 7/2 10- 30 .333 5- 15 .333 0- 1 .000 12/ 1.7 25/ 3.6 0 0 5 USA TOTALS 9 334-660 .506 82-222 .369 182-273 .667 328/36.4 932/103.6 169 44 97 OPP. TOTALS 9 271-586 .462 61-175 .349 145-187 .775 277/30.8 748/ 83.1 120 19 42

2006 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Casey Smith, athletic trainer; Jim Boeheim, assistant coach; Kirk Hinrich; Carmelo Anthony; LeBron James; Dwyane Wade; Chris Paul; Nate McMillan, assistant coach; Keith Jones, athletic trainer. Standing (L-R): Jerry Colangelo, managing director; Mike D'Antoni, assistant coach; Joe Johnson; Antawn Jamison ; Dwight Howard; Brad Miller; Chris Bosh; Elton Brand; Shane Battier; Mike Krzyzewski, head coach; Rudy Tomjanovich, director of scouting; Lyle Mason, team physician. Not Pictured: Richard Zorn, team physician.

55 FOURTEENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 2002 Indianapolis, Indiana August 29-September 8, 2002 USA Basketball's 2002 Men's World Championship Team won its Despite the loss, the U.S. advanced to the Sept. 5 medal round first five games in impressive style, but then stumbled in three of its quarterfinals with a No. 2 Seed. In a do-or-die quarterfinals game, the last four games to finish a disappointing 6-3 and in sixth place. The USA watched its gold medal hopes come crashing down around it after 14th FIBA World Basketball Championship was held in Indianapolis, defending world champion Yugoslavia rallied back from 10 points Indiana, marking the first time that the prestigious event had been held down with 6:42 remaining in the fourth quarter to take an 81-78 victo- in the United States. ry. The United States' scoring was led by Pierce and who The USA opened preliminary round play against Algeria and each tallied 19 points, while Yuogslavia was paced by Sacramento roared to a 110-60 win as scored 22 points, while Elton Kings All-Stars Predrag Stojakovic and . Stojakovic fin- Brand tied a USA World Championship team record for best single ished with a game high 20 points and Divac added 16 points and 11 game shooting percentage making 8-of-8 shots, added 17 points, and rebounds. also contributed 17 points. Facing Germany on Aug. Relegated to the consolation finals, behind a team effort that was 30, the U.S. posted a hard fought 104-87 win as Pierce scored a team highlighted by double digit scoring from five players, including 15 high 26 points. Getting 19 points from Pierce and 15 points from points from Jermaine O'Neal and Pierce, the Americans got back on , the U.S. closed out its first round action with a 84-65 the winning track with an 84-74 victory over Puerto Rico on Sept. 6. victory over China. Facing Spain in a game to determine fifth and sixth places, the Pierce finished with 27 points and Andre Miller accounted for 18 USA took a nine-point 65-56 lead into the game's final 10 minutes but as the United States routed Russia 106-82 in their first game of the sec- was outscored 9-0 over the final 2:08 as Spain stormed back to tack an ond round. Getting 20 points from Finley and Pierce, the USA 81-75 loss on the Americans. Playing its ninth game in 10 days, the improved to 5-0 after earning a lopsided 110-62 victory against New U.S., which led by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, struggled Zealand. Closing out its second round play against also 5-0 Argentina, to score in the fourth quarter and made just 3-of-16 shots (18.8 per- Argentina led from start to finish and relying on balanced scoring cent) and was outscored 25-10 as Spain rallied for the win. Raef shocked the United States with an 87-80 stunning victory on Sept. 4. LaFrentz led the USA with 13 points and added seven rebounds, while Pierce accounted for 22 points. Argentina's victory ended the 58 game had 12 points and a team high eight rebounds. win streak in international basketball competitions of USA Basketball In the gold medal game, Yugoslavia defeated Argentina 84-77 in teams featuring NBA players. overtime, and Germany beat New Zealand 117-94 to win the bronze. 2002 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Elton Brand F 6-8 275 23 Los Angeles Clippers/Duke Los Angeles, CA C 6-9 230 33 Toronto Raptors/UTEP Windemere, FL G 6-3 223 22 New Orleans Hornets/UCLA Charlotte, NC Michael Finley G 6-7 215 29 Dallas Mavericks/Wisconsin Plano, TX Raef LaFrentz F/C 6-11 240 26 Dallas Mavericks/Kansas Dorchester, IA Shawn Marion F 6-7 215 24 Phoenix Suns/UNLV Paradise Valley, AZ Andre Miller G 6-2 200 26 Cleveland Cavaliers/Utah Compton, CA G 6-7 190 37 Indiana Pacers/UCLA Fortville, IN Jermaine O'Neal C/F 6-11 230 23 Indiana Pacers/Eau Claire H.S. Indianapois, IN Paul Pierce F 6-6 230 24 Boston Celtics/Kansas Waltham, MA Ben Wallace F/C 6-9 240 27 Detroit Pistons/Virginia Union Alpharetta, GA Jay Williams G 6-2 195 20 Chicago Bulls/Duke Plainfield, N.J. (alternate) F 6-9 250 20 University of Kansas Iowa Falls, IA HEAD COACH: George Karl, Milwaukee Bucks ASSISTANT COACH: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs ASSISTANT COACH: , Stanford Univ. ASSISTANT COACH: , University of Oklahoma TEAM PHYSICIAN: Sanford Kunkel, Indiana Pacers ATHLETIC TRAINER: Jim Gillen, Denver Nuggets ATHLETIC TRAINER: Troy Wenzel, Milwaukee Bucks 2002 USA RESULTS (6-3) 2002 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 110 Algeria 60 1. Yugoslavia (7-2) 9. Turkey (4-4) USA 104 Germany 87 2. Argentina (8-1) 10. Russia (3-5) USA 84 China 65 3. Germany (6-3) 11. Angola (2-6) USA 106 Russia 82 4. New Zealand (4-5) 12. China (1-7) USA 110 New Zealand 62 5. Spain (7-2) 13. Canada (2-3) Argentina 87 USA 80 6. USA (6-3) 14. Venezuela (1-4) Yugoslavia 81 USA 78 7. Puerto Rico (6-3) 15. Algeria (1-4) USA 84 Puerto Rico 74 8. Brazil (4-5) 16. Lebanon (0-5) Spain 81 USA 76

56 2002 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Paul Pierce 9/9 53-111 .477 33- 67 .493 39- 58 .672 41/ 4.6 178/ 19.8 35 6 10 Michael Finley 9/5 38- 94 .404 22- 56 .393 19- 22 .864 27/ 3.0 117/ 13.0 25 1 7 Andre Miller 9/7 41- 84 .488 3- 11 .273 11- 17 .647 27/ 3.0 96/ 10.7 37 1 11 Baron Davis 9/2 25- 66 .379 16- 44 .364 4- 10 .400 16/ 1.8 70/ 7.8 36 3 14 Shawn Marion 6/1 25- 53 .472 2- 9 .222 7- 10 .700 28/ 4.7 59/ 9.8 11 2 7 Jermaine O'Neal 8/5 25- 49 .510 0- 0 .--- 8- 19 .421 36/ 4.5 58/ 7.3 10 14 6 Elton Brand 8/5 25- 43 .581 0- 1 .000 5- 9 .556 33/ 4.1 55/ 6.9 11 5 6 Antonio Davis 9/4 21- 46 .457 0- 0 .--- 11- 18 .611 44/ 4.9 53/ 5.9 11 3 1 Ben Wallace 9/4 23- 44 .523 0- 1 .000 5- 14 .357 61/ 6.8 51/ 5.7 6 15 12 Reggie Miller 6/3 11- 29 .379 10- 23 .435 4- 4 1.000 8/ 1.3 36/ 6.0 5 0 1 Raef LaFrentz 6/0 14- 31 .452 2- 8 .250 1- 1 1.000 18/ 3.0 31/ 5.2 1 3 2 Jay Williams 7/0 10- 21 .476 1- 7 .143 6- 9 .667 7/ 1.0 27/ 3.9 11 0 6 USA TOTALS 9 311-671 .463 89-227 .392 120-191 .628 434/48.2 831/ 92.3 199 53 83 OPP. TOTALS 9 229-567 .404 69-190 .363 152-207 .734 390/43.3 679/ 75.4 151 30 57

2002 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Michael Finley; Andre Miller; Baron Davis; Reggie Miller; Jay Williams; Shawn Marion; Paul Pierce. Standing (L-R): George Karl, head coach; Mike Montgomery, assistant coach; Troy Wenzel, athletic trainer; Antonio Davis; Nick Collison (Alternate); Jermaine O’Neal; Raef LaFrentz; Elton Brand; Ben Wallace; Kelvin Sampson, assistant coach; Gregg Popovich, assistant coach; Jim Gillen, athletic trainer. Not Pictured: Sanford Kunkel, team physician.

57 THIRTEENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1998 Athens, Greece July 29 - August 9, l998 Exciting. Inspiring. Suspenseful. Resilient. Persevering. 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining to give the USA its first lead of The 1998 USA Men's World Championship Team, under the the game as the U.S. rallied to earn a hard fought 75-73 victory direction of Rudy Tomjanovich, proved to be all of those things over Spain. en route to a 7-2 record and the capturing of the bronze medal. Facing Australia in a game the USA needed to win to earn It was a remarkable story from start to finish. With NBA the Group F number one seed and Australia needed just to labor problems preventing the use of NBA players, USA advance to the medal round quarterfinals, the USA clicked on Basketball began assembling a new team just three weeks out all cylinders and routed the Aussies 96-78. from the opening of training, looking to players who had played Thanks to inspired clutch play from guards professionally overseas, in the CBA, or in college. and Hawkins, the U.S. persevered and managed to record an 80- The U.S. team opened the competition by defeating Brazil 77 victory over Italy in quarterfinals play. The USA was led by 83-59 as recorded 13 points and eight rebounds Hawkins' 16 points and six assists, and Alexis added 14 points. and Michael Hawkins tallied 12 points and passed for a USA The USA's quest for gold came to a halt after Russia over- World Championship single game record 10 assists. One day came a 10-point USA lead in the final three minutes and for- later, 's would-be game winning three at the ward Serguei Panov went coast-to-coast to score a with 4 buzzer rolled in then out as Lithuania held on to collect an 84- seconds left to give his team an improbable 66-64 win. Gerard 82 victory. Oliver finished with a team high 18 points. Jason King was the USA's only scorer in double figures with 10 Sasser scored 11 of the USA's first 13 points of the second half points while adding six rebounds. to help the USA breakaway from South Korea and capture an Meeting host Greece in the bronze medal contest on 88-62 victory in its final preliminary round game. August 9, behind Sasser's game high 23 points and a defense Advancing to second round play, the USA trio of Alexis, that never let Greece find its rhythm, the United States jumped Oliver and Hawkins combined to score 53 points and shot 10- the Greeks early and stormed to an 84-61 victory to capture a of-14 from 3-point as the U.S. fought off Argentina 87-74. bronze medal. In the gold medal contest, Yugoslavia held off Oliver scored a team high 17 points including the go ahead Russia 64-62 to capture the gold medal. 1998 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Wendell Alexis F 6-9 220 34 Alba Berlin/Syracuse Bridgewater, NJ F/C 6-8 250 26 Idaho Stampede/Southern Illinois Plainfield, TX (Injured) G 6-2 195 20 Michigan State University Flint, MI Bill Edwards F 6-8 220 26 Pompea Roma/Wright State Cincinnati, OH Kiwane Garris G 6-2 183 23 Grand Rapids Hoops/Illinois Chicago, IL Michael Hawkins G 6-0 178 25 Olympiakos/Xavier Cypress, TX F 6-9 230 25 Fontanafredda Siena/Nicholls State New Orleans, LA G 6-5 210 25 /Michigan Plano, TX G 6-3 195 22 Duke University Anchorage, AK Brad Miller C 6-11 240 22 Kendallville, IN Jimmy Oliver G 6-6 208 29 Ciuda De Huelva/Purdue Akron, OH F 6-7 210 24 /Texas Tech Dallas, TX F 6-9 230 33 Rockford Lightning/Nevada San Antonio,TX

HEAD COACH: Rudy Tomjanovich, Houston Rockets ASSISTANT COACH: , Los Angeles Lakers ASSISTANT COACH: , University of Illinois TEAM PHYSICIAN: Glenn Perry, Charlotte Hornets TEAM PHYSICIAN: Harlan Selesnick, Miami Heat ATHLETIC TRAINER: Lenny Currier, Philadelphia 76ers ATHLETIC TRAINER: Keith Jones, Houston Rockets 1998 USA RESULTS (7-2) 1998 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 83 Brazil 59 1. Yugoslavia (9-0) 9. Australia (5-3) Lithuania 84 USA 82 2. Russia (7-2) 10. Brazil (2-6) USA 88 South Korea 62 3. United States (7-2) 11. Puerto Rico (3-5) USA 87 Argentina 74 4. Greece (5-4) 12. Canada (1-7) USA 75 Spain 73 5. Spain (7-2) 13. Nigeria (2-3) USA 96 Australia 78 6. Italy (5-4) 14. Japan (1-4) USA 80 Italy 77 7. Lithuania (5-4) 15. Senegal (1-4) Russia 66 USA 64 8. Argentina (3-6) 16. South Korea (0-5) USA 84 Greece 61

58 1998 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/ S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Jimmy Oliver 9/9 40- 80 .500 20- 44 .455 6- 6 1.000 25/ 2.8 106/ 11.8 9 3 11 Wendell Alexis 9/0 37- 70 .529 16- 34 .471 14- 26 .538 36/ 4.0 104/ 11.6 4 3 4 Jason Sasser 9/9 41- 88 .466 2- 9 .222 12- 18 .667 33/ 3.7 96/ 10.7 5 0 4 Jimmy King 9/0 32- 59 .542 3- 10 .300 14- 24 .583 18/ 2.0 81/ 9.0 16 0 9 Michael Hawkins 9/9 21- 45 .467 7- 19 .368 20- 25 .800 20/ 2.2 69/ 7.7 37 0 7 Kiwane Garris 9/0 20- 41 .488 6- 16 .375 7- 8 .875 12/ 1.3 53/ 5.9 10 0 0 Gerard King 9/9 19- 33 .576 0- 0 .--- 15- 20 .750 48/ 5.3 53/ 5.9 7 0 5 Brad Miller 9/0 16- 25 .640 0- 0 .--- 15- 27 .556 30/ 3.3 47/ 5.2 7 3 1 David Wood 9/9 18- 35 .514 5- 13 .385 3- 3 1.000 26/ 2.9 44/ 4.9 4 4 1 Ashraf Amaya 9/0 17- 24 .708 0- 0 .--- 6- 11 .545 42/ 4.7 40/ 4.4 2 1 4 Bill Edwards 7/0 9- 27 .333 4- 12 .333 4- 8 .500 14/ 2.0 26/ 3.7 6 0 3 Trajan Langdon 7/0 5- 9 .556 4- 7 .571 6- 6 1.000 6/ 0.9 20/ 2.9 3 0 1 USA TOTALS 9 275-536 .513 67-164 .409 122-182 .670 326/36.2 739/ 82.1 110 13 50 OPP. TOTALS 9 220-519 .424 65-171 .380 129-189 .630 257/28.9 634/ 70.4 94 31 50

1998 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Lenny Currier, athletic trainer; Keith Jones, athletic trainer; Lon Kruger, assistant coach; Rudy Tomjanovich, head coach; Del Harris, assistant coach; Mike Wells; Harlan Selesnick, team physician. Middle Row (L-R): Jimmy King; Gerard King; Brad Miller; David Wood; Wendell Alexis;Ashraf Amaya. Back Row (L-R): Michael Hawkins; Kiwane Garris; Bill Edwards; Jason Sasser; Jimmy Oliver; Trajan Langdon.

59 TWELFTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1994 Toronto, Canada August 4-14, l994 Continuing the dominance displayed in Barcelona by the nine-of-10 shooting from the field (5-6 3pt FGs), added 1992 U.S. Olympic Team (Dream Team I), USA Basketball's 1994 17 in the win and had 14 points. Facing Puerto Rico, Men's World Championship of Basketball Team dominated its the U.S. rolled to a 134-83 victory as O'Neal scored 29, Miller opponents by an average of 37.7 points a game and rolled to 8-0 made eight-of-11 3-point shots to finish with 28 points and Wilkins record and the 1994 FIBA World Championship gold medal. added 22. The USA team capped the quarterfinals round with its Under the direction of Golden State Warriors head mentor sixth straight win, a 111-94 victory over Russia as O'Neal paced Don Nelson, the USA squad for the first time ever at a World the USA with 21 points, Dumars added 20 points and Derrick Championship featured NBA players. Compiling an unblemished Coleman accounted for 15. 8-0 record, the United States' capturing of the gold medal marked Shooting just 40.0 percent (34-85 FGs) for the game from the just the third time an American squad has won the world title and field, and finishing with under 100 points for the first time, the reaffirmed the USA's dominance on the court. USA relied on its defense as it earned a berth in the gold medal The USA opened the 1994 World Championship with a 115- game with a 97-58 win over Greece. Miller led the U.S. with 14 100 victory over Spain as and Reggie Miller led the points. USA with 21 and 20 points, respectively. Exploding for a 55-point Saving its best game for last, the USA dominated the gold victory over China, 132-77, Shaquille O'Neal led the USA with 22 medalcontest from start to finish as it trounced Russia 137-91. points in just 18 minutes of action, while and Hitting 16 of their first 17 shots, the USA led 25-10 with the game Miller each added 15 points. The USA rolled to a 105-82 victory less than five minutes old and never looked back. Wilkins led the over Brazil in the team's final preliminary round game as O'Neal offensive attack with 20 points, while O'Neal added 18 points and finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while and 10 rebounds, and Mourning and Kemp accounted for 15 and 14 finished with 15 points each. points respectively. The USA's 137 points were the second most Tied with Australia 31-31 with 8:45 to go in the opening half, ever by a USA team in the World Championships. the Americans led 62-48 at halftime and cruised on to a 56-point O’Neal was named MVP of the Worlds and Miller was named win, 130-74. Miller led the USA scoring frenzy with 31 points on to the World Championship All-Tournament Team. 1994 USA MEN’S WOLRD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN F 6-10 230 27 New Jersey Nets/Syracuse Detroit, MI Joe Dumars G 6-3 195 31 Detroit Pistons/McNeese State Bloomfield Hills, MI (Injured) G 6-0 195 27 Golden State Warriors/UTEP Chicago, IL Kevin Johnson G 6-1 190 28 Phoenix Suns/California Phoenix, AZ Larry Johnson F 6-7 250 25 Charlotte Hornets/UNLV Charlotte, NC Shawn Kemp F 6-10 245 24 Seattle SuperSonics/Trinty Valley C.C. Elkhart, IN Dan Majerle G 6-6 220 28 Phoenix Suns/Central Michigan Phoenix,AZ Reggie Miller G 6-7 185 28 Indiana Pacers/UCLA Indianapolis, IN Alonzo Mourning C 6-10 240 24 Charlotte Hornets/Georgetown Charlotte, NC Shaquille O'Neal C 7-1 301 22 Orlando Magic/LSU Windermere, FL Mark Price G 6-0 178 30 Cleveland Cavaliers/Georgia Tech Cleveland, OH G 6-8 208 25 Miami Heat/Michigan State Detroit, MI (Injured) G 6-1 185 33 Detroit Pistons/Indiana Bloomfield Hills, MI Dominique Wilkins F 6-8 218 24 Boston Celtics/Georgia Boston, MA

HEAD COACH: Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors ASSISTANT COACH: , Detroit Pistons ASSISTANT COACH: , Providence College ASSISTANT COACH: , TEAM PHYSICIAN: Stephen Haas, Washington Bullets TEAM PHYSICIAN: John A. Hefferon, Chicago Bulls ATHLETIC TRAINER: Tom Abdenour, Golden State Warriors ATHLETIC TRAINER: Ron Culp, Miami Heat 1994 USA RESULTS (8-0) 1998 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 115 Spain 100 1. United States (8-0) 9. Argentina (5-3) USA 132 China 77 2. Russia (6-2) 10. Spain (5-3) USA 105 Brazil 82 3. Croatia (7-1) 11. Brazil (2-6) FINAL ROUND 4. Greece (4-4) 12. Germany (5-3) USA 130 Australia 74 5. Australia (5-3) 13. South Korea (3-5) USA 134 Puerto Rico 83 6. Puerto Rico (3-5) 14. Egypt (1-7) USA 111 Russia 94 7. Canada (4-4) 15. Cuba (3-5) USA 97 Greece 58 8. China (2-6) 16. Angola (1-7) USA 137 Russia 91

60 1994 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Shaquille O'Neal 8/2 62- 87 .713 0- 4 .000 20- 38 .526 68/ 8.5 144/ 18.0 4 15 9 Reggie Miller 8/5 44- 73 .603 30- 57 .526 19- 20 .950 13/ 1.6 137/ 17.1 18 0 9 Dominique Wilkins 8/3 38- 67 .567 8- 21 .381 17- 22 .773 26/ 3.3 101/ 12.6 8 1 6 Joe Dumars 7/5 33- 57 .579 16- 31 .516 6- 6 1.000 10/ 1.4 88/ 12.6 20 0 6 Alonzo Mourning 8/3 37- 54 .685 1- 3 .333 12- 17 .706 41/ 5.1 87/ 10.9 5 9 7 Mark Price 8/3 25- 62 .403 19- 45 .422 8- 10 .800 20/ 2.5 77/ 9.6 29 1 12 Shawn Kemp 8/5 31- 45 .689 0- 1 .000 13- 26 .500 54/ 6.8 75/ 9.4 12 9 8 Dan Majerle 8/2 23- 51 .451 15- 33 .455 9- 13 .692 18/ 2.3 70/ 8.8 13 1 6 Derrick Coleman 8/3 26- 38 .684 6- 10 .600 11- 13 .846 31/ 3.9 69/ 8.6 6 4 11 Larry Johnson 8/3 20- 40 .500 2- 2 1.000 7- 11 .636 41/ 5.1 49/ 6.1 7 2 2 Kevin Johnson 8/5 16- 34 .471 0- 2 .000 8- 9 .889 14/ 1.8 40/ 5.0 31 1 8 Steve Smith 8/1 7- 20 .350 6- 13 .462 4- 8 .500 10/ 1.3 24/ 3.0 14 1 4 USA TOTALS 8 362-628 .576 103-222 .464 134-193 .694 346/43.3 961/120.1 167 44 88 OPP. TOTALS 8 237-541 .438 55-147 .374 130-175 .743 225/28.1 659/ 82.4 99 17 43

1994 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Sitting (L-R): Steve Smith; Reggie Miller; Shawn Kemp; Alonzo Mourning; Don Nelson, head coach; Shaquille O'Neal; Derrick Coleman; Larry Johnson; Dominique Wilkins. Standing (L-R): Tom Abdenour, athletic trainer; John Hefferon, team physician; Stephen Haas, team physician; Isiah Thomas; Tim Hardaway; Joe Dumars; Dan Majerle; Kevin Johnson; Mark Price; Don Chaney, assistant coach; Pete Gillen, assistant coach; Rick Majerus, assistant coach; Ron Culp, athletic trainer.

61 ELEvENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1990 , Argentina August 8-19, l990 Despite falling short in its quest to defend the World steal and short jumper with 1:13 to go gave the U.S. the lead and Championship gold medal that the USA had earned in 1986, the the 79-78 win. 1990 USA squad demonstrated resiliency and a never say die Meeting also unbeaten and 5-0 Puerto Rico, the U.S. trailed attitude en route to capturing the bronze in Buenos Aries, 48-45 at half. Regrouping, the U.S. with 7:32 remaining led 73- Argentina. 68, but Puerto Rico staged its own rally and with 1:24 to play led Head coach Mike Krzyzewski's 12-member USA team, a 77-76. Adding a critical three-pointer then another basket, Puerto young and internationally inexperienced team that averaged just Rico held on to earn an 81-79 win. 20-years old, finished the World Championship in possession of a Facing Yugoslavia for the right to advance to the gold 6-2 overall record and the bronze medal. It was the American's medal game, the favored Yugoslavian team featured five future determination to win that will be most remembered. In five of NBA players and proved too much for the U.S. collegians, 99-91. eight games the USA team trailed with under two minutes to play Despite a stellar showing by the USA's Alonzo Mourning, 26 and on three occasions the U.S. somehow managed to rally and points and 11 rebounds while holding 7'0" L.A. Laker Vlade claim a win. Divac to seven points and four rebounds, the U.S. had no answer The USA completed pool play boasting a perfect 3-0 record for NBA soon-to-be-star Drazen Petrovic's 31 points (6-10 3-pt after defeating Greece (in overtime), South Korea and Spain. FGs) or Toni Kukoc's 19 points and nine assists. Opening quarterfinal action with a late night game versus Unwilling to return home without a medal, the U.S. perse- host Argentina, despite a raucous, partisan, capacity crowd, the vered and earned a 107-105 overtime win against Puerto Rico. U.S. started quickly and by half led 58-42. The U.S. managed to Trailing 96-88 with 1:28 to play in regulation, the U.S. cut the hold off a second half Argentinean surge to record the 104-100 gap to 96-94, Puerto Rico threw the ball away with six seconds win as guard Kenny Anderson led the U.S. with 32 points. remaining and Anderson forced overtime when he made two free Facing an experienced Australian team, the U.S. lost its leading throws with no time on the clock. During overtime, the U.S. scorer to a back injury just 55 seconds into the grabbed a 103-98 lead and went on to claim a 107-105 win and game. Trailing 78-74 with 1:52 left, a hoop and free the bronze medal. Yugoslavia earned the gold by virtue of its throw pulled the U.S. within one, 78-77, and a 92-75 win over the USSR. 1990 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE SCHOOL HOMETOWN Kenny Anderson G 6-2 166 19 Georgia Tech Rego Park, NY Todd Day F 6-8 195 20 Memphis, TN F 6-9 220 22 Irvington, NJ F 6-11 235 20 Duke University Angola, NY Lee Mayberry G 6-2 175 19 University of Arkansas Tulsa, OK Alonzo Mourning F 6-9 230 20 Georgetown University Chesapeake, VA Billy Owens G 6-9 225 21 Syracuse University Carlisle, PA Mark Randall F 6-8 240 22 University of Kansas Englewood, CO Chris Smith G 6-2 175 20 University of Connecticut Bridgeport, CT F 6-10 220 20 Detroit, MI G 6-5 192 19 University of Virginia Freeman, VA Henry Williams G 6-1 175 19 University of North Carolina-Charlotte Indianapolis, IN HEAD COACH: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University ASSISTANT COACH: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University ASSISTANT COACH: P. J. Carlesimo, Seton Hall University MANAGER: Joe Harrington, University of Colorado TEAM PHYSICIAN: James Hill, Chicago, Illinois ATHLETIC TRAINER: Gary Hazelrigg, Birmingham, Alabama 1990 USA RESULTS (6-2) 1990 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 103 Greece 95 (OT) 1. Yugoslavia (7-1) 9. Italy (7-1) USA 146 South Korea 67 2. Soviet Union (6-2) 10. Spain (5-3) USA 95 Spain 85 3. USA (6-2) 11. Venezuela (4-4) FINAL ROUND 4. Puerto Rico (6-2) 12. Canada (3-5) USA 104 Argentina 100 5. Brazil (4-4)* 13. Angola (3-5) USA 79 Australia 78 6. Greece (4-4)* 14. China (2-6) Puerto Rico 81 USA 79 7. Australia (4-4)* 15. South Korea (1-7) Yugoslavia 99 USA 91 8. Argentina (2-6) 16. Egypt (0-8) USA 107 Puerto Rico 105 (OT) *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams.

62 1990 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G/S FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Kenny Anderson 8/8 54-116 .466 6- 26 .231 36- 44 .818 34/ 4.3 150/ 18.8 34 0 13 Alonzo Mourning 8/8 47- 92 .511 1- 2 .500 33- 53 .623 61/ 7.6 128/ 16.0 4 37 8 Billy Owens 7/7 42- 69 .609 2- 9 .222 12- 21 .571 42/ 6.0 98/ 14.0 21 3 14 Chris Smith 8/8 29- 56 .518 15- 27 .556 2- 5 .400 15/ 1.9 75/ 9.4 11 3 6 Doug Smith 8/0 29- 47 .617 0- 0 .000 11- 17 .647 39/ 4.9 69/ 8.6 9 3 9 Christian Laettner 8/0 16- 35 .457 0- 1 .000 23- 26 .885 41/ 5.1 55/ 6.9 15 2 9 Chris Gatling 5/0 8- 10 .800 0- 0 .000 18- 20 .900 13/ 2.6 34/ 6.8 0 1 1 Todd Day 8/0 19- 41 .463 3- 10 .300 9- 12 .750 16/ 2.0 50/ 6.3 7 1 6 Lee Mayberry 8/0 19- 32 .594 7- 14 .500 1- 2 .500 5/ 0.6 46/ 5.8 11 0 7 Mark Randall 8/8 18- 31 .581 0- 2 .000 4- 7 .571 31/ 3.9 40/ 5.0 6 0 5 Bryant Stith 8/1 8- 18 .444 1- 3 .333 20- 21 .952 13/ 1.6 37/ 4.6 5 0 4 Henry Williams 7/0 6- 17 .353 4- 11 .364 6- 6 1.000 2/ 0.3 22/ 3.1 5 0 5 USA TOTALS 8 295-564 .523 39-105 .371 175-234 .748 337/42.1 804/100.5 128 50 87 OPP. TOTALS 8 252-578 .436 59-151 .391 147-185 .795 312/39.0 710/ 88.8 100 22 66

1990 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Seated (L-R): Bryant Stith; Chris Smith; Kenny Anderson; Alonzo Mourning; Billy Owens; Lee Mayberry; Henry Williams; Todd Day. Standing (L-R): Ed Ryan, athletic trainer; Jim Boeheim, assistant coach; P. J. Carlesimo, assistant coach; Christian Laettner; Doug Smith; Mark Randall; Chris Gatling; Joe Harrington, manager; Mike Krzyzewski, head coach; James Hill, team physician.

63 TENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1986 Madrid, Spain July 5-20, l986 For the first time in 32 years, the United States men brought never trailed as Charles Smith scored 18 points, and Steve Kerr and home the World Championship gold medal. The boycotts and Derrick McKey each added 15 more. Relying on a swarming political overtones of the past few Olympiads had tarnished the defense, the U.S. advanced on to the medal round with a 69-60 win Olympic gold and made the World Championship title the most over highly touted Yugoslavia. 5'3" Tyrone Bogues held 6'5" Yugo coveted and prestigious of all. star Drazen Petrovic scoreless for the first eight minutes as the U.S. Relying on relative unknowns from the college ranks, head jumped out to a 19-2 lead. Robinson led the U.S. with 21 points coach Lute Olson and his 12-man team were widely considered a and 17 rebounds. dark horse to win the title. But the U.S. behind the play of future The USA advanced to the gold medal game after upending stars like , Charles Smith, and Tyrone Brazil 96-80. Leading Brazil 50-24 with five minutes left in the Bogues captured the USA's first World Championship title since first half, the U.S. cruised to the win as Robinson's 17 points led the 1954 American squad did so. six American players in double figures. However, Kerr was lost for The U.S. emerged from pool play in Malaga, Spain, undefeat- the gold medal game after severely injuring his knee. ed but not before escaping a scare from Puerto Rico. Winning its The USA-USSR gold medal matchup was no less dramatic first three games against Ivory Coast, China and West Germany than one would expect when two world powers meet. Leading easily, the U.S. needed a jumper from Robinson in the final minute 48-38 at halftime, with 7:45 remaining the U.S. was comfortably before claiming a 73-72 win over Puerto Rico. Behind Kenny ahead 78-60. But the Soviet's, behind the play of 7'2" star Arvidas Smith's 20 points, the U.S. disposed of Italy 86-64. Sabonis and the deadly shooting of Vlademaras Khomichus, Opening the semifinal round, Argentina shocked the U.S. stormed back and closed the gap to a single basket with 50 seconds 74-70 despite 17 points from Charles Smith. Needing wins in its remaining. A Kenny Smith layup over the towering Sabonis with two remaining semifinal games if any medal was to be realized, the 15 seconds left pushed the USA's lead to 87-83 and the US. held young American team regrouped and played inspired basketball for on to win 87-85. Kenny Smith finished with 23 points, Robinson the remainder of the tournament. Defeating Canada 77-65, the U.S. added 20 and Charles Smith finished with 17 points. 1986 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE SCHOOL HOMETOWN G 6-0 155 21 Duke University Arlington, VA Tyrone Bogues G 5-3 135 21 Wake Forest University Baltimore, MD F 6-6 195 18 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Armon Gilliam F 6-8 230 21 University of Nevada-Las Vegas Pittsburgh, PA F 6-7 209 19 Georgia Tech Crestview, FL Steve Kerr G 6-2 175 20 University of Arizona Los Angeles, CA Derrick McKey F 6-7 190 19 Meridian, AL David Robinson C 6-10 217 20 U. S. Naval Academy Woodbridge, VA F 6-9 235 21 Syracuse University East Syracuse, NY G 6-3 190 20 University of California-Santa Barbara Richmond, CA Charles D. Smith F 6-10 230 21 University of Pittsburgh Bridgeport, CT Kenny Smith G 6-2 175 21 University of North Carolina Brooklyn, NY

HEAD COACH: Lute Olson, University of Arizona ASSISTANT COACH: , Georgia Tech ASSISTANT COACH: Jerry Pimm, U. of Calif.-Santa Barbara ASSISTANT COACH: Scott Thompson, University of Arizona TEAM PHYSICIAN: Tim Taft, University of North Carolina ATHLETIC TRAINER: Tim Garl, 1986 USA RESULTS (9-1) 1986 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 99 Ivory Coast 63 1. USA (9-1) 9. China (2-8) Ivory Coast (0-5)* USA 107 China 81 2. Soviet Union (9-1) 10. Greece (3-7) Malaysia (0-5)* USA 81 F. R. Germany 68 3. Yugoslavia (9-1) 11. Cuba (3-7) Netherlands (2-3)* USA 73 Puerto Rico 72 4. Brazil (8-2) 12. Argentina (5-5) New Zealand (1-4)* USA 86 Italy 64 5. Spain (7-3) 13. Australia (2-3)* Panama (1-4)* Argentina 74 USA 70 6. Italy (7-3) Angola (2-3)* Puerto Rico (2-3)* USA 77 Canada 65 7. Israel (5-5) F.R. Germany (2-3)* Uruguay (2-3)* USA 69 Yugoslavia 60 8. Canada (6-3) France (3-2)* South Korea (0-5)* USA 96 Brazil 80 USA 87 USSR 85 *NOTE: Records reflect results from preliminary rounds only. Teams did not qualify for finals.

64 1986 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT 3PM-3PA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST BLK STL Charles D. Smith 10 61-117 .521 0- 0 .000 28- 46 .609 58/ 5.8 150/ 15.0 2 7 19 Kenny Smith 10 58-115 .504 17- 42 .405 15- 19 .789 8/ 0.8 148/ 14.8 6 2 26 David Robinson 10 53- 97 .546 0- 0 .000 25- 52 .481 68/ 6.8 131/ 13.1 1 25 15 Derrick McKey 10 37- 59 .627 0- 0 .000 18- 25 .720 35/ 3.5 92/ 9.2 2 8 18 Steve Kerr 9 30- 66 .455 18- 36 .500 5- 9 .556 15/ 1.7 83/ 9.2 1 0 15 Armon Gilliam 8 21- 44 .477 0- 0 .000 6- 16 .375 33/ 4.1 48/ 6.0 0 1 7 Sean Elliott 10 19- 48 .396 1- 2 .500 13- 22 .591 24/ 2.4 52/ 5.2 2 3 10 Tommy Amaker 10 21- 47 .447 1- 11 .091 4- 5 .800 8/ 0.8 47/ 4.7 5 0 25 Tyrone Bogues 10 17- 47 .362 0- 0 .000 8- 10 .800 3/ 0.3 42/ 4.2 21 0 37 Rony Seikaly 8 11- 24 .458 0- 0 .000 6- 11 .545 21/ 2.6 28/ 3.5 0 9 4 Tom Hammonds 8 8- 14 .571 0- 1 .000 5- 8 .625 14/ 1.8 21/ 2.6 0 1 0 Brian Shaw 5 1- 1 1.000 0- 0 .000 1- 1 1.000 3/ 0.6 3/ 0.6 0 0 0 USA TOTALS 10 337-679 .496 37- 92 .402 134-224 .598 290/29.0 845/ 84.5 40 56 176 OPP. TOTALS 10 265-659 .402 56-139 .403 126-183 .689 266/26.6 712/ 71.2 33 151

1986 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Seated (L-R): Tim Taft, team physician; Sean Elliott; Tommy Amaker; Tyrone Bogues; Kenny Smith; Steve Kerr; Tim Garl, athletic trainer. Standing (L-R): Jerry Pimm, assistant coach; Lute Olson, head coach; Brian Shaw; Tom Hammonds; Armon Gilliam; David Robinson; Charles D. Smith; Rony Seikaly; Derrick McKey; Scott Thompson, assistant coach; Bobby Cremins, assistant coach.

65 NINTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP -- 1982 , Colombia August 15-28, 1982 The World Championship gold medal continued to elude the next five minutes to take command 79-69, then cruised in the United States as the '82 USA men came up two points shy for the win 99-93. Rivers and Wiggins again paced the U.S. of capturing the USA's first World Championship gold medal offense with 21 points each, and added 20. since 1954. Behind 18 points from Rivers the U.S. knocked off The U.S., behind 13 and 27 point performances by 6'4" Australia 110-86 in the semifinals and earned the right to meet Michell Wiggins opened the competition with easy wins over the Soviet Union for the gold medal. China and Panama. However, the United States slipped in their Falling behind in the game's early going, the U.S., behind final pool game and dropped a 109-99 decision to Spain despite the hot outside shooting of Rivers and rallied to 22 points from Wiggins and 18 more from Glenn Rivers. take a two-point lead at the half, 49-47. Foul trouble plagued With its back against the wall, the U.S. could not afford the USA team in the second half and with 4:30 to go the another setback. Facing an experienced and talented Americans had fallen behind 86-79. Trailing 94-87 with 88 Yugoslavian team, the U.S. led by 10 at half but trailed 76-74 seconds left, the swarming USA defense forced several Soviet with seven minutes remaining. The U.S. closed strongly, turnovers and with 25 seconds remaining the U.S. pulled to outscoring Yugoslavia 14-5 to earn the 88-81 win as Wiggins within a point, 95-94. With nine seconds to play, the USA and Rivers each scored 18 points. defense pressured the Soviets into a jump ball. The U.S. con- The U.S. easily defeated Colombia, 100-83, and against trolled the jump, but missed a short jumper as time expired Canada, the U.S. led the entire second half and managed to sealing the Soviet's 95-94 victory. hold off a late Canadian comeback and record a narrow 71-69 Rivers led the U.S. offense with 24 points in the gold win as scored 16 points. medal game and was later named the Most Valuable Player of Needing a win over the undefeated USSR team if the USA the 1982 World Championship. medal hopes were to stay alive, the game was tied 61-61 with 15 minutes to play. The U.S. outscored the Soviets 18-8 over

1982 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE SCHOOL HOMETOWN Antoine Carr F 6-9 220 22 Wichita State University Wichita, KS C 7-0 215 21 Univ. of District of Columbia Washington, DC F 6-8 215 22 Indiana University Galveston, IL C 6-11 250 20 University of Arkansas Slater, MO F 6-8 227 21 Villanova University Wethersfield, CT G 6-6 207 22 University of Texas-El Paso Houston, TX Glenn Rivers G 6-3 187 20 Marquette University Maywood, IL Jon Sundvold G 6-2 175 21 University of Missouri Blue Springs, MO Jim Thomas G 6-4 193 21 Indiana University Ft. Lauderdale, FL F 6-9 230 20 Branden, FL F 6-10 230 21 Old Dominion University Petersburg, VA G 6-4 195 22 Grifton, NC

HEAD COACH: , University of Texas ASSISTANT COACH: Mike Hanks, Samford University MANAGER:John Lykins, Frankfort High School (KY) TEAM PHYSICIAN: Roy Bergman, Escanaba, Michigan ATHLETIC TRAINER: Tim Garl, Indiana University 1982 USA RESULTS (7-2) 1982 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 96 China 73 1. Soviet Union (8-1) 8. Brazil (4-3) USA 100 Panama 79 2. USA (7-2) 9. Panama (3-4) Spain 109 USA 99 3. Yugoslavia (7-2) 10. Czechoslovakia (4-3) FINAL ROUND 4. Spain (6-3) 11. Uruguay (2-5) USA 88 Yugoslavia 81 5. Australia (4-4) 12. China (2-5) USA 100 Colombia 83 6. Canada (3-5) 13. Ivory Coast (0-7) USA 71 Canada 69 7. Colombia (0-6) USA 99 USSR 93 USA 110 Australia 86 USSR 95 USA 94

66 1982 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST STL Glenn Rivers 9 47- 89 .528 18- 20 .900 13/ 1.4 153/ 17.0 37 14 Mitchell Wiggins 9 38- 83 .458 19- 24 .792 39/ 4.3 142/ 15.7 4 9 Antoine Carr 9 30- 66 .455 14- 17 .824 22/ 2.4 123/ 13.6 1 5 Jim Thomas 9 29- 46 .630 7- 10 .700 20/ 2.2 97/ 10.7 8 12 Jon Sundvold 9 29- 44 .659 6- 7 .857 5/ 0.6 92/ 10.2 5 1 John Pinone 9 18- 35 .514 11- 15 .733 18/ 2.0 69/ 7.6 2 5 Fred Reynolds 9 11- 21 .524 2- 5 .400 10/ 1.1 48/ 5.6 2 5 Earl Jones 9 12- 30 .400 5- 6 .833 12/ 1.3 49/ 5.4 8 1 Jeff Turner 9 10- 19 .526 9- 14 .643 21/ 2.3 42/ 4.7 5 2 Ted Kitchel 6 4- 9 .444 6- 6 1.000 2/ 0.3 22/ 2.2 1 1 Joe Kleine 5 1- 5 .200 1- 2 .500 5/ 1.0 11/ 1.3 0 0 Mark West 6 2- 5 .400 1- 2 .500 3/ 0.5 9/ 1.0 1 0 USA TOTALS 9 277-547 .506 107-141 .759 184/20.4 857/ 95.2 48 54 OPP. TOTALS 9 227-459 .495 162-210 .771 127/14.1 768/ 85.3

NOTE: Point totals for individual players and teams are accurate, however, box scores are missing for the USA's games against China, Panama and Colombia. With the exception of Glenn Rivers' assist total and Michael Wiggins' rebound total, the above individual cumulative statistical totals for everything but points and scoring average are six game totals and do not include statistics from the China, Panama and Colombia games.

1982 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Seated (L-R): Tim Garl, athletic trainer; Mitchell Wiggins; Jon Sundvold; Fred Reynolds; Glenn Rivers; Jim Thomas; Mike Hanks, assistant coach. Standing (L-R): John Lykins, manager; Jeff Turner; Antoine Carr; Joe Kleine; Earl Jones; Mark West; John Pinone; Ted Kitchel; Bob Weltlich, head coach.

67 EIGHTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1978 Manila, Philippines October 1-14, 1978 The United States sent an Athletes In Action (AIA) squad points, and Wayne Smith and Tim Hall accounted for 19 and 17 to the Eighth FIBA World Championship as once again the points, respectively. dates for the tournament prohibited any collegiate players from Behind Eugene Parker's 18 points, the USA's two-game competing, and the USA representatives finished with a 6-4 skid was halted after the Americans earned a hard fought 96-90 overall record to place fifth. victory over Canada. Opening against Australia, the U.S. struggled but 6'11" Despite the USA leading 46-39 at halftime and by as many Ernest Wansley helped rally the U.S., scoring 12 of his 19 as 11 point in the third quarter, Brazil rallied to edge the U.S. points in the second half to lift the USA squad to its 77-75 win. 92-90 as Parker was credited with 19 points. Tim Hall and Irvin Kiffin scored 18 and 16 points, respectively, The Soviet Union ended the USA's string of close ball as the U.S. rolled over the Dominican Republic 104-65, and the games but not its string of losses as the Soviets man-handled U.S. closed out the preliminary competition 3-0 after posting a the U.S., winning 97-76 as Smith led the U.S. with 13 points. 96-79 victory over Czechoslovakia as Brad Hoffman tallied 22 Behind 26 points from Parker, the USA squad managed to points. get back on the winning path, recording a 100-70 victory over Advancing to the semifinals round optimistic of continuing an outclassed Philippines. their winning ways, the U.S. optimism quickly faded as the Facing Canada in the fifth place game, as had been the Americans suffered defeats in four of its first five semifinal case in their first encounter, the two teams played evenly for round games, the first three coming by a total of just 10 points. most of the game. Although the U.S. led 50-47 at half, the con- Opening the semifinals round versus Italy, the U.S. trailed test was tied 94-94 with 1:38 to play. Hoffman, a 5'9" guard, 47-39 at half and rallied to make a game of it. But Italy scored saved the day, making a steal and scoring with five seconds with 36 seconds remaining to take charge 81-77 and hung on to remaining to give the U.S. its 96-94 win and fifth place finish. hand the U.S. an 81-80 loss despite 19 points from Mike Kiffin finished with 25 points, Hoffman added 20. Jackson. Yugoslavia defeated the Soviets 82-81 in overtime win Next, eventual gold medalist Yugoslavia handed the gold, while Brazil edged Italy 86-85 to capture bronze. Americans a 100-93 loss as Kiffin led the U.S. offense with 24 1978 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Marvin Delph F 6-4 180 22 AIA/University of Arkansas Conway, AR Ralph Drollinger C 7-2 250 24 AIA/UCLA La Mesa, CA Tim Hall F 6-8 215 25 AIA/Colorado State University Grand Junction, CO Brad Hoffman G 5-9 155 25 AIA/University of North Carolina Columbus, OH Derrick Jackson G 6-1 180 22 AIA/Georgetown University Wheaton, IL Mike Jackson G 6-2 175 22 AIA/ Nashville, TN Irvin Kiffin F 6-9 220 27 AIA/Oklahoma Baptist University , NY Eugene Parker G 6-2 180 22 AIA/Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN Tom Schneeberger F 6-6 200 21 U.S. Air Force Academy Ann Arbor, MI Wayne Smith F 6-5 180 23 AIA/University of California-Irvine Bakersfield, CA Ernest Wansley C 6-11 235 22 AIA/Virginia Tech University Anderson, SC

HEAD COACH: Bill Oates, Athletes In Action ASSISTANT COACH: F red Taylor, Columbus, Ohio MANAGER: Al Bush, East Lansing, Michigan ATHLETIC TRAINER: Ed Gold, Athletes In Action

1978 USA RESULTS (6-4) 1978 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 77 Australia 75 1. Yugoslavia (7-0) 8. Philippines (0-7) USA 104 Dominican Rep. 65 2. Soviet Union (6-2) 9. Czechoslovakia (6-2) USA 96 Czechoslovakia 79 3. Brazil (5-2) 10. Puerto Rico (5-3) FINAL ROUND 4. Italy (4-3) 11. China (2-6) Italy 81 USA 80 5. USA (3-4) 12. Dominican Rep. (2-6) Yugoslavia 100 USA 93 6. Canada (2-5) 13. South Korea (2-6) USA 96 Canada 90 7. Australia (2-5) 14. Senegal (1-7) Brazil 92 USA 90 USSR 97 USA 76 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round USA 100 Philippines 70 games only. USA 96 Canada 94

68 1978 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Irvin Kiffin 10 132/ 13.2 Tim Hall 10 121/ 12.1 Eugene Parker 10 119/ 11.9 Brad Hoffman 10 117/ 11.7 Ernest Wansley 9 104/ 11.6 Wayne Smith 10 104/ 10.4 Ralph Drollinger 10 76/ 7.6 Mike Jackson 7 71/ 10.1 Marvin Delph 6 33/ 5.5 Derrick Jackson 9 28/ 3.1 Tom Schneeberger 2 3/ 1.5 USA TOTALS 10 382- 144- 908/ 90.8 OPP. TOTALS 10 354- 135- 843/ 84.3

1978 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Kneeling (L-R): Larry Johnson; Derrick Jackson; Brad Hoffman; Eugene Parker; Mike Jackson; Wayne Smith. Standing (L-R): Bill Oates, head coach; Fred Taylor, assistant coach; Marvin Delph; Irvin Kiffin; Ernest Wansley; Tim Hall; Tom Schneeberger; , chief of mission; Al Bush, manager; Ed Gold, athletic trainer. Not Pictured: Ralph Drollinger

69 SEvENTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1974 San Juan, Puerto Rico July 3-14, l974 Co-favored with the USSR and defending champion ed teams, the United States and Yugoslavia met in the semifinals. Yugoslavia for the gold, the United States sent its youngest and Trailing Yugoslavia by nine points at the half, 50-41, the its least internationally experienced team in history to San Juan. United States looked as if it may be headed to its first defeat, Unlike the Soviets who boasted of five veterans of the 1972 but the American team rallied back behind Burden's 27 points, gold medal Olympic team, only three U.S. players had interna- and 16 points from Boswell and Lucas each, for a 91-88 victory. tional experience. Finishing the final round with a contest against the Soviet Scoring over 100 points in each of its three preliminary Union, the 6-0 U.S. squad found itself in foul trouble early. round games, the U.S. opened with impressive wins of 135-85 Deadlocked 55-55 at half, a late second half surge by the Soviet versus the Philippines, 114-71 against Spain and 109-86 against Union provided the difference as the USSR claimed a 105-94 Argentina. win. The Americans racked-up 38 fouls which aided the Soviets Meeting host Puerto Rico, a squad U.S. head coach Gene in scoring 37 points from the charity stripe on 46 free throw Bartow had formerly coached, the U.S. claimed a 94-76 victory attempts. behind 's 20 points and a six-minute Puerto Rican The American defeat set up a unique situation with three dry spell late in the first half. The U.S. also cruised past teams, the USA, USSR and Yugoslavia tied with identical 6-1 Canada, 115-94, as John Lucas and each tallied records. The tie breaking system of the higher numerical figure 22 points. Cuba played the U.S. tough before eventually falling of points scored divided by points against afforded the Soviet 83-70 as Lucas led the U.S. with 22 points. Union the gold and Yugoslavia the silver. Much to the dismay Luther "Ticky" Burden pumped in 19 points and Lucas of the Americans, the U.S. was awarded the bronze. continued his hot shooting, scoring 17 points in the USA's Lucas, Burden and Tom Boswell were named to the All- 103-83 winning effort over Brazil. The USA's win set up one World team and Lucas was selected as the World of the major confrontations of the tournament as the two undefeat- Championship's Most Valuable Player. 1974 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Tom Boswell F 6-9 225 20 University of South Carolina Montgomery, AL G 6-3 203 19 Indiana University Phoenix, IL G 6-2 185 21 University of Utah Albany, NY Gus Gerard F 6-8 195 20 University of Virginia Uniontown, PA Steve Grote G 6-0 190 18 Cincinnati, OH C 7-0 235 21 Stanford University Menlow Park, CA John Lucas G 6-4 170 20 University of Maryland Durham, NC C 6-11 217 20 Southern Illinois University Phenix City, AL G 6-3 190 19 Seattle University Bridgeport, CT Rick Schmidt F 6-6 205 20 University of Illinois Royal, IL Eugene Short F 6-7 205 20 Jackson State University Hattiesburg, MS Myron Wilkins F 6-8 224 22 Northeastern Okla. A&M J. C. Fort Towson, OK

HEAD COACH: , University of Illinois ASSISTANT COACH: Arad McCutchan, University of Evansville MANAGER: Herbert Mols, Buffalo, New York TEAM PHYSICIAN: Anthony Daly, Los Angeles, California ATHLETIC TRAINER: Skip Pickering, University of Illinois

1974 USA RESULTS (8-1) 1974 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 135 Philippines 85 1. Soviet Union (6-1)* 8. Canada (1-6) USA 114 Spain 71 2. Yugoslavia (6-1)* 9. Mexico (5-0) USA 109 Argentina 86 3. USA (6-1)* 10. Czechoslovakia (4-1) FINAL ROUND 4. Cuba (3-4) 11. Argentina (2-3)* USA 94 Puerto Rico 76 5. Spain (2-5)# 12. Australia (2-3)* USA 115 Canada 94 6. Brazil (2-5)# 13. Philippines (2-3)* USA 83 Cuba 70 7. Puerto Rico (2-5)# 14. Central African Republic (0-5) USA 103 Brazil 83 *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams. USA 91 Yugoslavia 88 #Final standings determined by results between tied teams. USSR 105 USA 94 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round games only. Result versus preliminary round opponent were also included in Final Round or Classification Round standings.

70 1974 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Luther Burden 9 182/ 20.2 John Lucas 9 178/ 19.7 Gus Gerard 9 118/ 17.1 Tom Boswell 9 98/ 10.8 Eugene Short 9 86/ 9.5 Richard Kelley 9 84/ 9.3 Joe Meriweather 9 67/ 7.4 Quinn Buckner 9 59/ 6.6 Frank Grote 8 26/ 3.2 Frank Oleynick 4 16/ 4.0 Richard Schmidt 6 16/ 2.6 Myron Wilkins 4 8/ 2.0 USA TOTALS 9 393- 152- 938/104.2 OPP. TOTALS 9 295- 168- 758/ 84.2

1974 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Front Row (L-R): Steve Grote; John Lucas; Quinn Buckner; Luther Burden; Frank Oleynick. Middle Row (L-R): Herbert Mols, manager; Arad McCutchan, assistant coach; Gene Bartow, head coach; Skip Pickering, athletic trainer; John McLendon, scout. Back Row (L-R): Eugene Short; Tom Boswell; Joe Meriweather; Rich Kelley; Myron Wilkins; Gus Gerard; Rick Schmidt.

71 SIXTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1970 Ljubljana, Yugoslavia May 10-24, 1970 For the first time, the World Championship moved to the Washington, the U.S. rallied and after a Washington three-point Northern hemisphere. Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, was awarded the play in the closing seconds, the U.S. prevailed for a 75-72 win. tourney, giving Yugoslavia the hometown advantage after back- Washington led the Americans with 18 points, followed by to-back Yugoslavian silver medals in 1967 and 1963. Playing Silliman with 16, Hillman with 14 and JimWilliams added 12. in their homeland proved beneficial for Yugoslavia as it won the Standing 6-0, the Americans faltered down the stretch, 1970 title as had the host countries in 1963 and 1950. dropping all three of their final games. Suffering a bitter 66-64 The USA team, consisting of American collegians, were setback to Italy, host Yugoslavia slipped past the Americans fast out of the gate. Opening preliminary pool play with a 21- 70-63 as more than 8,000 fans cheered the Yugoslavs on. point victory over Cuba, 74-53, Australia was bettered by 37, Although Yugoslavia led for much of the contest, twice the 99-62, then the Americans wrapped-up their preliminary round game had to be interrupted to clear the playing floor of debris of competition with a 99-86 victory over previously unbeaten that spectators had thrown. Silliman, formerly of the U.S. Czechoslovakia. Military Academy, led the Americans' scoring against Advancing into the final round, San Jose State's 6'7" Yugoslavia with 16 points, followed by Washington with 14 and Darnell Hillman scored 21 points as the U.S. again defeated Hillman with 12. A key performer for Yugoslavia was Kresimir Czechoslovakia, this time by a score of 88-60. Next, the Cosic, a sophomore at Brigham Young University who tallied American squad jumped all over Uruguay early and went on to 11 points. score a convincing 76-39 victory. Facing a veteran Soviet Struggling and now out of medal contention, the U.S. Union team and playing in front of Tivoli Arena crowd of over dropped its final game of the competition to Brazil, 69-55, to 8,000, the two teams were tied 44-44 at halftime and the U.S. fall to 6-3 overall and a disappointing fifth in the final fell behind 66-58 late in the second half. Still trailing 72-68, standings. Yugoslavia won the gold, Brazil earned the silver, behind the play of Garfield Smith, and Ken and the USSR collected the bronze.

1970 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN G 6-2 175 25 University of lllinois Trenton, NJ Darnell Hillman F 6-7 205 20 San Jose State University Saramento, CA Stan Issac F 6-7 220 26 Iona College Bronx, NY Brad Luchini G 6-2 170 Marquette University West Allis, WI Bruce McDonald G 5-10 160 23 Cedarville College Michael Silliman F 6-6 230 26 U. S. Military Academy Louisville, KY Garfield Smith F 6-7 215 25 Eastern Kentucky University Campbellsville, KY C 6-11 210 17 Helix High School (CA)/UCLA La Mesa, CA Kenny Washington G 6-3 185 26 UCLA Beufort, SC Jim Williams F 6-8 207 26 Chicago Jamaco Saints/Temple Norristown, PA Art Wilmore G 6-4 207 19 University of Michigan New York, NY Bob Wolfe G 6-2 170 25 Marquette University Mehomonie Falls, WI

HEAD COACH: Hal Fischer, USAF (San Francisco, CA) ASSISTANT COACH: Hank Vaughn, Goodyear Wingfoots (OH) MANAGER: Russel Lyons, Boulder, Colorado

1970 USA RESULTS (6-3) 1970 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 74 Cuba 53 1. Yugoslavia (5-1) 8. Cuba (5-0) USA 99 Australia 62 2. Brazil (4-2)* 9. Panama (3-2)* USA 99 Czechoslovakia 86 3. Soviet Union (4-2)* 10. Canada (3-2)* FINAL ROUND 4. Italy (3-3)* 11. South Korea (3-2)* USA 88 Czechoslovakia 60 5. USA (3-3)* 12. Australia (1-4) USA 76 Uruguay 39 6. Czechoslovakia (2-4) 13. Egypt (0-5) USA 75 USSR 72 7. Uruguay (0-6) Italy 66 USA 64 Yugoslavia 70 USA 63 *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams. Brazil 69 USA 65 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round games only.

72 1970 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG AST Michael Silliman 9 34- 80 .425 15- 24 .625 18/ 3.0 119/ 13.2 5 Kenny Washington 9 26- 52 .500 21- 28 .750 22/ 3.7 112/ 12.4 13 Tal Brody 9 17- 43 .395 8- 10 .800 9/ 1.5 87/ 9.7 13 Darnell Hillman 9 30- 46 .652 14- 22 .636 40/ 6.7 83/ 9.2 0 Bruce McDonald 8 16- 35 .457 13- 18 .722 28/ 4.7 83/ 10.4 5 Garfield Smith 9 15- 34 .441 9- 22 .409 47/ 7.8 65/ 7.2 3 Bob Wolfe 9 12- 33 .364 2- 2 1.000 3/ 0.5 53/ 5.9 3 Jim Williams 8 11- 18 .611 6- 10 .600 30/ 5.0 46/ 5.8 2 Stan Issac 8 4- 13 .308 1- 2 .500 11/ 1.8 28/ 3.5 1 Bill Walton 5 2- 4 .500 0- 0 .--- 4/ 4.0 13/ 2.6 0 Brad Luchini 4 10/ 2.5 Art Wilmore 3 4/ 1.3 USA TOTALS 9 169-372 .454 93-142 .655 214/35.7 703/ 78.1 46 OPP. TOTALS 9 245- 87- 577/ 64.1

NOTE: Individual cumulative statistical totals reflect totals for only the USA's final six games. Box scores for the USA's first three preliminary games against Cuba, Australia, Czechoslovakia are not available. USA team cumulative statistical totals for everything but points scored reflect totals for only the USA's final six games, box scores for the USA's first three preliminary games against Cuba, Australia, Czechoslovakia are not available.

1970 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Front Row (L-R): Kenny Washington; Bob Wolfe; Tal Brody; Art Wilmore; Brad Luchini;Bruce McDonald. Back Row (L-R): Hal Fischer, head coach; Stan Issac; Garfield Smith; Darnell Hillman; Bill Walton; Jim Williams; Michael Silliman; Hank Vaughn, assistant coach.

73 FIFTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1967 Montevideo, Uruguay May 27-June 11, 1967 The fifth World Championship was once again held in U.S. lost three key players down the stretch to fouls allowing South America. This time Montevideo, Uruguay, played host Yugoslavia to rally. Trailing 73-71 with just two seconds with games held at "TheCylinder," an 18,000 seat steel and con- remaining, the USA's hopes for victory were dashed when Vern crete stadium. The teams not only had to combat each other, Benson missed the second of his two free throws dooming the but also the cold as the stadium's internal temperature hovered U.S. to the 73-72 defeat. Regrouping from the heartbreaking around a frigid 35 degrees. Blankets and electric heaters were loss, behind 20 points from Al Tucker the U.S. destroyed supplied to benches to help keepthe players warm during games. Poland in the second half and sailed to a 91-61 win to keep its Having assembled for only 10 days of practice at a gold medal hopes alive. Governors Island, New York, training camp, the U.S. relied on The United States, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia all its depth in the tournament's early goings. entered the final day of competition with identical 4-1 records. Opening the preliminary round in Mercedes, Uruguay, the If the U.S. defeated Brazil and the USSR beat Yugoslavia, then U.S. fought its way to victories over Italy, 67-56, Mexico, the Americans would win the title. 75-65, and Yugoslavia 76-71. But Brazil served as the spoiler bettering the Americans, In the first game of the final round, the USA squad, led by 80-71. The U.S. played catch-up from the outset falling to an Vern Benson's 15 points and Pete Cunningham's 12 points, early deficit that left them trailing by 11 at half, 40-29. Despite defeated Argentina 76-66. Host Uruguay was whipped 88-53 as coming as close as three in the second half, the U.S. was never Stan McKenzie scored 17 points. Facing the Soviet Union next able to pull ahead. Carrier scored 20 for the U.S. in the loss. and looking for its sixth consecutive victory, the U.S. won Meanwhile, the heavily favored Soviet team scored its first 59-58 thanks to Mike Barrett's 17 points, including the last six win over Yugoslavia to claim the title and the brand new, solid points and the game winner which came with three seconds left. gold World Championship cup bearing the name of Dr. James In a rematch with Yugoslavia, a team the USA had defeat- Naismith. ed 76-71 in the preliminary round, this time the U.S. would not Although the USA, Yugoslavia and Brazil all finished with be as fortunate as Yugoslavia held on to defeat the Americans 4-2 records, Yugoslavia was awarded second, Brazil third and 73-72. Leading by as many as 14 points in the second half, the the USA fourth based on results between the tied teams.

1967 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Mike Barrett G 6-2 160 22 U. S. Navy/West Virginia Tech Montgomery, WV Vern Benson G 6-0 160 Akron Goodyears/Indiana State G 6-3 185 26 /Western Kentucky Bristow, KY G 6-4 200 22 University of Michigan Naperville, IL Darius Cunningham G 6-2 180 U. S. Armed Forces Stan McKenzie F 6-5 205 22 New York University W. Hollywood, FL Jay Miller F 6-5 205 24 Notre Dame University Goshen, IN Charles Paulk C 6-9 219 23 Northeastern Oklahoma University Kendall Rhine C 6-9 215 24 Rice University Dupo, IL Michael Silliman F 6-6 230 23 U. S. Military Academy Louisville, KY Albert Tucker C 6-8 190 24 Oklahoma Baptist University Jim Williams F 6-8 190 23 Chicago Jamaco Saints/Temple Norristown, PA

HEAD COACH: Hal Fischer, USAF (San Fransisco, Cakifornia) ASSISTANT COACH: Jim Gudger,

1967 USA RESULTS (7-2) 1967 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 67 Italy 56 1. Soviet Union (5-1) 8. Mexico (5-0) USA 75 Mexico 65 2. Yugoslavia (4-2)* 9. Italy (4-1) USA 76 Yugoslavia 71 3. Brazil (4-2)* 10. (3-2) FINAL ROUND 4. USA (4-2)* 11. Japan (2-3) USA 76 Argentina 66 5. Poland (2-4) 12. Puerto Rico (1-4) USA 88 Uruguay 53 6. Argentina (1-5)* 13. Paraguay (0-5) USA 59 USSR 58 7. Uruguay (1-5)* Yugoslavia 73 USA 72 *Final standings determined by results between tied teams. USA 91 Poland 61 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round Brazil 80 USA 71 games only.

74 1967 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Darel Carrier 9 42-102 .412 21- 29 .724 22/ 2.4 105/ 11.7 Jay Miller 9 36- 90 .400 15- 28 .536 35/ 3.9 87/ 9.7 Michael Silliman 9 28- 62 .452 12- 14 .857 29/ 3.2 68/ 7.6 Albert Tucker 9 27- 60 .450 10- 16 .625 23/ 2.6 64/ 7.1 Stan McKenzie 9 22- 49 .449 19- 28 .679 32/ 3.6 63/ 7.0 Kendall Rhine 9 26- 48 .542 6- 14 .429 72/ 8.0 58/ 6.4 Vern Benson 9 19- 61 .311 18- 24 .750 6/ 0.7 56/ 6.2 Mike Barrett 9 22- 58 .379 11- 16 .688 9/ 1.0 55/ 6.1 Darius Cunningham 9 16- 43 .372 14- 24 .583 24/ 2.7 46/ 5.1 Jim Williams 8 17- 30 .567 6- 8 .750 33/ 4.1 40/ 5.0 John Clawson 7 7- 13 .538 7- 8 .875 9/ 1.3 21/ 3.0 Charles Paulk 8 4- 14 .286 4- 8 .500 30/ 3.8 12/ 1.5 USA TOTALS 9 266-630 .422 143-217 .659 324/36.0 675/ 75.0 OPP. TOTALS 9 219-585 .374 145-241 .602 224/24.9 583/ 64.8

1967 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Kneeling (L-R): Hal Fischer, head coach; David Gregg, manager; Jim Gudger, assistant coach. Standing (L-R): Vern Benson; Mike Barrett; Stan McKenzie; Jay Miller; Michael Silliman; Jim Williams; Kendall Rhine; Albert Tucker; Miles Aiken; Steve Jones; John Clawson; Darel Carrier; Darius Cunningham. Not Pictured: Charles Paulk.

75 FOURTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1963 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 12-25, 1963 The fourth World Championship was all Brazil, as the tive points to take a 75-71 advantage, a basket by Shipp cut the home teamwent undefeated to claim its second consecutive lead to 75-73 but that's was as close as the U.S. would get. World Championship title. The U.S. team, which was virtually Kojis led the U.S. with 21 points, while Shipp contributed 17. the same team that had gone 6-0 to capture the 1963 Pan Trailing France 29-19, the U.S. recovered to take a 36-35 American Games gold medal in Sao Paulo, Brazil, just weeks lead to the locker room at half, then, behind a full- court press, earlier, finished 6-3 overall and in fourth place. Both USA blew the game open in the second half and cruised to an 81-61 teams were comprised of players from the AAU, armed forces win. Reed and Walter Torrence each finished with 17 points. and college ranks. In front of 25,000 spectators, USSR reserve Leonid Led by guards Vincent Ernst and Donald Kojis, and 6'10" Yvanov scored on a layup with 14 seconds left and the Soviets , the U.S. rallied from a 10-point first half deficit to handed the USA team a heartbreaking 75-74 loss. Kojis finished record an 88-74 victory over stubborn Mexico. While Ernst ran with a U.S. high 15 points, Jackson and Shipp each accounted the U.S offense, Kojis and Reed finished with 18 and 16 points, for 10 points. Rebounding from the loss to the USSR, the U.S., respectively. Argentina proved no match for the Americans as behind Reed's 17 points, got back on the winning track record- the U.S. strolled to an 81-51 victory and led the ing an 88-64 victory over Puerto Rico. Next, Italy was overrun USA attack with 20 points. Leading 42-34 at half, the U.S. by the American squad 101-73 as five U.S. players scored in fought for its life in the second half against Italy as the Italians double figures led by Shipp's 20 and Reed's 19. rallied to tie the game late. But behind the offense of Shipp and Facing Brazil in the final game of the tournament, the Ernst, who finished with 26 and 19 points, respectively, the U.S. USA led for most of the first half, but Brazil rallied to take con- prevailed 87-77. trol in the second half and went on to record an 85-81 victory in Advancing into the final round-robin, the U.S. was stunned front of 25,000 fans. With the victory, Brazil claimed the World in its first outing, falling 75-73 to Yugoslavia. While the U.S. Championship title, while Yugoslavia, by virtue of its 69-67 win led by two at half, 32-30, the game remained a tight affair the over the USSR claimed the silver, and the USSR earned the entire second half. Tied 71-71, Yugoslavia scored four consecu- bronze. 1963 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Bunk Adams G 6-3 196 24 U. S. Armed Forces/Ohio Toledo, OH Charles Bowerman G 6-1 160 23 Wabash College Alamo, IN Vincent Ernst G 5-8 165 21 Providence College Jersey City, NJ Melvin Gibson G 6-3 175 22 Western Carolina University Cordova, NC C 6-9 240 21 Pan American University Beaumont, TX Donald Kojis G 6-4 215 23 Phillips 66ers/Marquette West Allis, WI Pete McCaffery F 6-5 190 24 St. Louis University Kansas City, MO Melvin Petersen G 6-4 190 25 U. S. Armed Forces/Wheaton Wallace, MI Willis Reed C 6-10 240 21 Grambling State University Bernice, LA Jerry Shipp F 6-5 190 27 Phillips 66ers/SW Oklahoma State Blue, OK Edgar Smallwood G 6-4 190 26 U. S. Armed Forces/Evansville Louisville, KY Walter Torrence G 6-4 190 26 U. S. Armed Forces/UCLA Sacramento, CA

HEAD COACH: Garland Pinholster, Oglethorpe University ASSISTANT COACH: Hank Vaughn, Goodyear Wingfoots MANAGER: M. K. (Bill) Summers (AAU)

1963 USA RESULTS (6-3) 1963 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 88 Mexico 74 1. Brazil (6-0) 8. Argentina (4-1) USA 81 Argenitna 51 2. Yugoslavia (5-1) 9. Mexico (3-2)* USA 87 Italy 77 3. Soviet Union (4-2) 10. Uruguay (3-2)* FINAL ROUND 4. USA (3-3) 11. Canada (3-2)* Yugoslavia 75 USA 73 5. France (2-4) 12. Peru (2-2) USA 81 France 61 6. Puerto Rico (1-5) 13. Japan (0-5) USSR 75 USA 74 7. Italy (0-6) USA 88 Puerto Rico 64 *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams. USA 101 Italy 73 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round Brazil 85 USA 81 games only.

76 1963 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Jerry Shipp 9 64- 13- 141/ 15.7 Donald Kojis 9 53- 16- 122/ 13.6 Willis Reed 9 42- 11- 95/ 10.6 Walter Torrence 9 27- 25- 79/ 8.8 Lucious Jackson 9 31- 14- 76/ 8.4 Vincent Ernst 9 26- 14- 66/ 7.3 Melvin Petersen 8 26- 1- 53/ 6.6 Melvin Gibson 9 21- 10- 52/ 5.8 Pete McCaffery 7 16- 1- 33/ 4.7 Charles Bowerman 6 6- 4- 16/ 2.7 Edgar Smallwood 5 4- 9- 17/ 3.4 Bunk Adams 4 2- 0- 4/ 1.0 USA TOTALS 9 318- 118- 754/ 83.8 OPP. TOTALS 9 257- 121- 635/ 70.6

1963 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Front Row (L-R): Garland Pinholster, head coach; Robert Brown; Hank Vaughn, assistant coach. Middle Row (L-R): Bunk Adams; Vincent Ernst; Melvin Gibson; Cleveland McKinney (not a member of the World Championship team, but he was a member of the 1963 USA Pan American Games team); Melvin Petersen; Edgar Smallwood. Back Row (L-R): Lucious Jackson; Jerry Shipp; Willis Reed; (not a member of the World Championship team, but he was a member of the 1963 USA Pan American Games team); Donald Kojis. Not Pictured: Charles Bowerman; Pete McCaffery; M. K. Summers, manager; Whitey Gwynn

77 THIRD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1959 , Chile January 16-31, 1959 The 1959 men's World Championship was originally sched- Hodges and Welsh each tallied 22 points. uled to be held in the fall of 1958, but delays in constructing the The Soviet Union posted its first win over the U.S. in interna- arena in Santiago, Chile, forced the championship to be delayed to tional basketball competition, drilling the Americans 62-37. January and to be played outdoors. Playing in front of 30,000 fans in Santiago's open-air stadium, Unfortunately for the United States, this was right in the mid- both teams struggled to score early, however, the USSR took dle of the regular basketball season in the U.S. Unable to use U.S. advantage of U.S. fouls and moved out to a 20-5 lead. Leading 25- collegians or AAU team members, initially, the U.S. declined to 14 at half, the Soviets dominated the second half en route to the participate, but after being told this would ruin the competition, 62-37 victory. Facing host Chile, the U.S. squad again trailed at agreed to send an Air Force squad. The 1959 USA World half, 34-32, but behind the play of 1956 Olympian Jeangerard, who Championship team was selected after an advertisement for volun- had been sidelined for most of the tournament with a broken hand, teers appeared in an Air Force newspaper. While 24 players assem- the USA rallied for a 64-55 ictory. Hodges and Welsh each scored bled in December for tryouts at Andrews Air Force Base, the 1959 19 points in the win. USA squad had no players taller than 6'5". Making matters worse Despite standing 5-0, the Soviet Union team never advanced for the U.S. were injuries one day before leaving for Chile to two to the finals. Refusing to recognize or play Formosa, FIBA ruled of the USA top players, Robert Jeangerard and Eddie White. that the USSR and Bulgaria would forfeit their games to Formosa Surprisingly, the U.S. emerged unbeaten from the preliminary and be ineligible to compete in the remainder of the competition. round after defeating Argentina, 87-73, Formosa, 81-73, and the Brazil claimed the world title by whipping the United States United Arab Republic, 103-58. Advancing to the quarterfinals, 81-67. The United States led 10-2, but by half Brazil had taken Dick Welsh scored 20 points and Jerry Vayda added 19 as the U.S. control and led 40-37. Leading by a single point late in the game, disposed of Bulgaria 63-58, despite trailing 27-26 at halftime. Brazil went on a 12-2 scoring run to take control 60-49, and then Trailing Puerto Rico 32-25 at half, the U.S. again rallied on cruised to the 81-67 victory despite Welsh's 22-point performance. Bob Hodges' driving layup with 45 seconds left and managed to Brazil later beat Chile 73-49 to claim the gold medal, the U.S. hold on and record a 54-53 victory. Vayda paced the U.S. with 17 earned the silver, and host Chile delighted its countrymen byearn- points. Facing Formosa for the second time, the U.S. led by just ing the bronze. one point at half but went on to roll over Formosa 85-69, as 1959 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Dick Baker F 6-4 195 25 U. S. Air Force/Loyola (CA) Los Angeles, CA Jim Coshow C 6-6 215 24 U. S. Air Force/Washington Seattle, WA Hank D'Antonio U. S. Air Force/California Bob Hodges C 6-5 225 25 U. S. Air Force/East Carolina Scotland Neck, NC Robert Jeangerard G 6-3 190 26 U. S. Air Force/Colorado Wilmette, IL Henry McDonald U. S. Air Force/Tennessee State John F. Miller U. S. Air Force Ronald Olsen F 6-4 195 24 U. S. Air Force/Washington Bremerton, WA Virgil Riley F 6-4 25 U. S. Air Force/South Dakota State Dell Rapids, SD Jerry Vayda F 6-4 201 25 U. S. Air Force/North Carolina Bayonne, NJ Dick Welsh G 6-2 180 25 U. S. Air Force/USC , Canada Eddie White G 6-2 185 25 U. S. Air Force/UCLA Lexington, NE

HEAD COACH: Charles (Buzz) Bennett, U. S. Air Force MANAGER: Col. Ralph L. Stevenson, U. S. Air Force CAPTAIN: Robert Jeangerard 1959 USA RESULTS (7-2) 1959 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 87 Argentina 73 1. Brazil (5-1) 8. Philippines (4-2) USA 81 Formosa 73 2. USA (4-2) 9. Uruguay (2-4) USA 103 United Arab Rep. 58 3. Chile (2-4) 10. Argentina (3-3) USA 63 Bulgaria 58 4. Formosa (2-4) 11. Egypt (1-5) USA 54 Puerto Rico 53 5. Puerto Rico (1-5) 12. Canada (3-3) USA 85 Formosa 69 6. Soviet Union (5-1)* 13. Mexico (0-6) USSR 62 USA 37 7. Bulgaria (2-4)* USA 64 Chile 55 Brazil 81 USA 67 *FIBA declared the USSR and Bulgaria ineligible in the final round because of their refusal to play Formosa.

78 1959 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Jerry Vayda 9 41- 23- 162/ 18.0 Dick Welsh 9 43- 26- 148/ 16.4 Bob Hodges 9 35- 30- 109/ 12.1 Ronald Olsen 8 13- 5- 48/ 6.0 Jim Coshow 9 18- 5- 47/ 5.2 Virgil Riley 8 7- 4- 39/ 4.9 Henry McDonald 7 2- 3- 31/ 4.4 Hank D'Antonio 5 9- 3- 21/ 4.2 Robert Jeangerard 3 6- 6- 18/ 6.0 John F. Miller 7 2- 0- 10/ 1.4 Dick Baker 3 2- 0- 8/ 2.7 Eddie White Injured USA TOTALS 9 249- 143- 641/ 71.2 OPP. TOTALS 9 228- 126- 582/ 64.7

1959 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

79 SECOND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1954 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 22-November 5, 1954 Because of the timing of the second World Championship, Born scoring 15 points, registered win number five with a 64-59 the United States was represented by the Peoria Caterpillars. victory over Uruguay. The fast- breaking Uruguay trailed the The Caterpillars were a talented and experienced group which American team 30-26 at halftime. With nine minutes remain- had not only won the 1954 AAU national title, but had also ing, Uruguay only trailed the USA team by two, 49-47, but the claimed top AAU honors in 1953 and 1952. U.S. closed strongly to take the 64-59 decision. Bertram Born After earning a silver four years earlier at the inaugural was high scorer for the U.S. team with 15 points, while 1950 World Championship in Argentina, the U.S. cruised Retherford added 14. A physical contest from start to finish, 60 through the 1954 competition with a perfect 9-0 slate to earn its fouls were whistled, 31 of which were against the U.S. first World title. The USA won by an average of more than 25 Behind Born's 17 points, the U.S., for the second time of points a game. the competition, easily defeated Canada 84-50, then the U.S. Opening against its neighbor to the North, the U.S. rolled recorded a lopsided 72-28 victory over Formosa. All 11 healthy over Canada 59-37 as Kirby Minter scored 16. Down 26-24 at U.S. players scored in the win with Born leading the way with halftime, the U.S. rolled in the second half to record a lopsided 14 points. Again every available U.S. player scored and the 73-49 win over Peru as Bill Johnson and Minter accounted for U.S., behind 13 points from Johnson and 10 from Don Penwell, 22 and 19 points, respectively. had no trouble in rolling over Israel 74-30. Opening play in the final round, the U.S. was given a run The USA's sixth consecutive win, coupled with Brazil's for its money by the Philippines. Trailing by just three points at sixth straight win, set the stage for the championship game the half, 25-22, the Philippines squad rallied at the start of the between the two unbeaten squads. With a crowd numbering second half and took a 31-26 lead. However, the USA offense 35,000 in attendance, the U.S. put this game away early. got rolling and with three minutes remaining the U.S. had con- Taking control midway through the first half, the U.S. led 35-19 trol 49-30 before finally settling for a 56-43 victory. Minter led at half and went on to lead by as many as 27 points in the sec- the USA offense with 15 points. ond half before settling for the 62-41 victory. Ed Solomon The U.S. next discarded of France 70-49 as Minter and paced the USA attack with 14 points, Born added 12 and Joe Dick Retherfield each scored 15 points, then, with Bertram Stratton was credited with 11 points.

1954 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Bertram Born C 6-9 200 Peoria Caterpillars/Kansas Medicine Lodge, KS Richard Gott F 6-6 185 Peoria Caterpillars/Murray State Kansas City, MO Forrest Hamilton F 6-5 180 Peoria Caterpillars/SW Missouri State Crocker, MO Bill Johnson F 6-8 225 21 Peoria Caterpillars/Nebraska Peoria, IL Allen Kelley G 5-11 161 Peoria Caterpillars/Kansas McCune, KS Kirby Minter F 6-6 200 24 Peoria Caterpillars/SE Oklahoma State Durant, OK Don Penwell C 6-9 190 Peoria Caterpillars/Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma City, OK Dick Retherford F 6-7 210 23 Peoria Caterpillars/Baldwin-Wallace Westerville, OH Kendall Sheets G 6-2 190 Peoria Caterpillars/Oklahoma A&M El Reno, OK Ed Solomon F 6-5 200 23 Peoria Caterpillars/West Virginia Tech Osage, WV Joe Stratton G 5-10 160 22 Peoria Caterpillars/Colgate Ridgewood, NJ

HEAD COACH: , Peoria Caterpillars (IL) ATHLETIC TRAINER: Pat Doyle, Peoria Caterpillars (IL)

1954 USA RESULTS (7-0) 1954 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 59 Canada 37 1. USA (7-0) 7. Canada (2-5)* USA 73 Peru 51 2. Brazil (6-1) 8. Israel (1-6) USA 56 Philippines 43 3. Philippines (5-2) 9. Paraguay (3-0) USA 70 France 49 4. France (3-4) 10. Chile (2-1) USA 64 Uruguay 59 5. Formosa (2-5)* 11. Yugoslavia (1-2) USA 84 Canada 50 6. Uruguay (2-5)* 12. Peru (0-3) USA 72 Formosa 28 USA 74 Israel 30 *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams. USA 62 Brazil 41 NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round games only.

80 1954 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Kirby Minter 9 16- 7- 100/ 11.1 Bertram Born 9 22- 12- 94/ 10.4 Dick Retherford 9 17- 6- 73/ 8.1 Bill Johnson 9 8- 12- 69/ 7.7 Ed Solomon 9 13- 8- 63/ 7.0 Joe Stratton 9 14- 8- 55/ 6.1 Don Penwell 8 9- 16- 52/ 6.5 Kendall Sheets 8 10- 3- 42/ 4.7 Allen Kelley 9 8- 5- 35/ 3.9 Forrest Hamilton 7 7- 1- 24/ 3.4 Richard Gott 6 1- 0- 7/ 1.2 USA TOTALS 9 229- 156- 614/ 68.2 OPP. TOTALS 9 119- 150- 388/ 43.1

NOTE: Individual statistical totals for field goals made and free throws made reflect cumulatives of only five games. Box scores for USA versus Peru, France, and both games against Canada are unavailable.

1954 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Kneeling (L-R): Warren Womble, head coach; Pat Doyle, athletic trainer. Standing (L-R): Forrest Hamilton; Kendall Sheets; J. McCabe (not a member of the 1954 team); Kirby Minter; Don Penwell; F. McCabe (not a member of the 1954 team); Dick Retherford; Richard Gott; D. Axness (not a member of the 1954 team); R. Bontempts (not a member of the 1954 team); Ed Solomon; F. Glason (not a member of the 1954 team).

81 FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MEN -- 1950 Buenos Aires, Argentina October 22-November 3, 1950 The USA made its World Championship debut as the tour- victory. nament's number one seed and represented by the AAU Denver Meeting Chile for the second time of the competition, this Chevrolets, the U.S. was tallest contingent. with no less than time the U.S. squad had a much easier time, winning 44-29 in seven players over six feet tall. The tourney, held in the front of a capacity crowd estimated at 15,000. Blake Williams Luna Park Arena featured sold-out crowds for all but one game. led the United States attack with nine points while Heffley and Opening the qualifying round against Chile, the USA, had Stanich chipped in with eight and seven, respectively. several things to adjust to -- a thick-seamed international ball France proved no match for the Americans the following and the wavy, dead playing floor. Trailing Chile 15-10, by half- day, as the U.S. cruised to a convincing 48-33 win. Heffley, a time the U.S. had compensated and taken a 20-19 lead. The former Regis College (CO) hook shot specialist, headed the U.S. controlled the second half and recorded the 37-33 win as U.S. charge with nine points. seven of Chile's players fouled out of the contest which saw the Owning an unblemished 5-0 record, the U.S. squared off Chile team whistled for 36 fouls and the USA 21. Don Slocum against the host country and also unbeaten 5-0 Argentina. A led the USA with eight points and Bryce Heffley added seven. partisan crowd of over 25,000 jammed into the Luna Park stadi- The win over Chile advanced the U.S. to the final round- um for the gold medal game and the home fans did not leave robin. Facing European champ Egypt in front of over 15,000 disappointed. Trailing 34-24 at the end of the first half, the spectators, the Americans trailed 19-18 at half and throughout U.S. managed to close the gap to 40-37 in the second half, but much of the game but rallied late to take a 34-32 decision. John Argentina's offense came back to life and the hosts went on to Langdon tied the score for the Americans with a free throw and earn a 64-50 victory and the first World Championship gold John Stanich scored the game's winning basket with three min- medal. Seven USA players fouled out in the championship utes remaining. Heffley paced the U.S. with 12 points. game as the USA was called for 38 personal fouls. The USA Receiving eight points from Slocum, the Americans squad in fact played with only four players for the final one- notched their third straight close victory by edging out Brazil and-a-half minutes. Argentina tallied as many points from the 45-42. The U.S. managed a one-point, 26-25, lead at halftime, foul line as they did from the field, scoring 32 points from the but the Brazilians hung tough in the second half and tied the charity stripe, compared to the USA's 14 points. John Stanich contest at 38. Tom Jaquet, Slocum and Bob Fisher each scored led the U.S. in scoring against Argentina with 11 points and baskets late to seal Brazil's fate as the USA recorded the 45-42 Slocum added eight. 1950 USA MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER NAME POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION/SCHOOL HOMETOWN Bob Fisher F 6-5 200 Denver Chevrolets (Regis) Bryce Heffley C 6-6 210 Denver Chevrolets (Regis) Tom Jaquet F 6-4 180 Denver Chevrolets (Oklalahoma A&M) St. Joseph, MO Dan Kahler F 6-4 200 24 Denver Cherovlets (S'western) Winfield, KS John Langdon F 6-7 215 26 Denver Chevrolets (Texas) Beaumont, TX Les Metzger G 6-1 175 23 Denver Chevrolets (Colorado) South Bend, IN J. L. Parks G 6-0 175 23 Denver Chevrolets (Oklalahoma State) Paoli, OK Jimmy Reese G 5-8 165 19 Denver Chevrolets (Wyoming) Rock Springs, WY Don Slocum C 6-9 190 Denver Chevrolets (Oklalahoma City U.) Addington, OK John Stanich G 5-10 170 25 Denver Chevrolets (UCLA) Sacramento, CA Blake Williams G 6-1 188 Denver Chevrolets (Oklalahoma A&M) Lawton, OK

HEAD COACH: Gordon Carpenter, Denver Chevrolets (CO) MANAGER: Mark Schreiber, Denver Chevrolets (CO)

1950 USA RESULTS (5-1) 1950 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS USA 37 Chile 33 1. Argentina (5-0) 6. France (0-5) FINAL ROUND 2. USA (4-1) 7. Peru (3-0) USA 34 Egypt 32 3. Chile (2-3)* 8. Ecuador (2-1) USA 45 Brazil 42 4. Brazil (2-3)* 9. Spain (1-2) USA 44 Chile 29 5. Egypt (2-3)* 10. Yugoslavia (0-3) USA 48 France 33 Argentina 64 USA 50 *Final standings determined by point differential between tied teams. NOTE: Team records reflect results from Final Round or Classification Round games only.

82 1950 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM CUMULATIvE STATISTICS

G FGM-FGA PCT FTM-FTA PCT REB/AVG PTS/AVG Bryce Heffley 6 46/ 7.7 John Stanich 6 43/ 7.2 Don Slocum 6 30/ 5.0 Dan Kahler 6 26/ 4.3 Blake Williams 6 20/ 3.3 John Langdon 6 19/ 3.2 Tom Jaquet 5 17/ 3.4 Bob Fisher 6 17/ 2.8 Les Metzger 6 17/ 2.8 J. L. Parks 6 13/ 2.2 Jimmy Reese 5 10/ 2.0 USA TOTALS 6 87- 84- 258/ 43.0 OPP. TOTALS 6 65- 103- 233/ 38.8

1950 USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Front Row (L-R): Jimmy Reese; J. L. Parks; Blake Williams; Dan Kahler; Les Metzger; John Stanich. Back Row (L-R): Mark Schreiber, manager; Bob Fisher; Bryce Heffley; Don Slocum; John Langdon; Tim Jaquet; Gordon Carpenter, head coach.

83 FIBA WORLD CUP SUMMARy OF FINISHES

GOLD SILVER BRONZE United States 5 3 4 Yugoslavia 5 3 2 Soviet Union 3 3 2 Brazil 2 2 2 Argentina 1 1 0 Spain 1 0 0 Russia 0 2 0 Greece 0 1 0 Serbia 0 1 0 Turkey 0 1 0 Chile 0 0 2 Croatia 0 0 1 France 0 0 1 Germany 0 0 1 Lithuania 0 0 1 Philippines 0 0 1

*In 1998 Yugoslavia included only Montenegro and Serbia

FIBA WORLD CUP yEAR-By-yEAR FINAL STANDINGS

1950 1954 1959 1963 1967 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 1. ARG USA BRA BRA URS YUG URS YUG URS USA YUG USA YUG 2. USA BRA USA YUG YUG BRA YUG URS USA URS URS RUS RUS 3. CHI PHI CHI URS BRA URS USA BRA YUG YUG USA CRO USA 4. BRA FRA FOR USA USA ITA CUB ITA ESP BRA PUR GRE GRE 5. EGY FOR PUR FRA POL USA ESP USA AUS ESP BRA AUS ESP 6. FRA URU URS PUR ARG CZK BRA CAN CAN ITA GRE PUR ITA 7. PER CAN BUL ITA URU URU PUR AUS COL ISR AUS CAN LTU 8. ECU ISR PHI ARG MEX CUB CAN PHI BRA CAN ARG CHN ARG 9. ESP PAR URU MEX ITA PAN MEX CZK PAN CHN ITA ARG AUS 10. YUG CHI ARG URU PER CAN CZK PUR CZK GRE ESP ESP BRA 11. YUG EGY CAN JPN KOR ARG CHN URU CUB VEN BRA PUR 12. PER CAN PER PUR AUS AUS DOM CHN ARG CAN GER CAN 13. MEX JPN PAR EGY PHI KOR CIV AUS* ANG KOR NGR 14. CAF SEN ANG* CHN EGY JPN 15. CIV* KOR CUB SEN 16. FRA* EGY ANG KOR 17. FRG* KOR* MAS* NED* . NZL* URU* PAN* PUR*

84 FIBA WORLD CUP yEAR-By-yEAR FINAL STANDINGS

2002 2006 2010 2014 1. YUG ESP USA USA 2. ARG GRE TUR SRB 3. GER USA LTU FRA 4. NZL ARG SRB LTH 5. ESP FRA ARG ESP 6. USA TUR ESP BRA 7. PUR LTU RUS SLO 8. BRA GER SLO TUR 9. TUR ANG# BRA GRE 10. RUS AUS# AUS CRO 11. ANG CHN# GRE ARG 12. CHN ITA# NZL AUS 13. CAN NZL# FRA DOM 14. VEN NIG# CRO MEX 15. ALG SCG# ANG NZL 16. LIB SLO# CHN SEN 17. BRA^ GER ANG 18. JPN^ PUR UKR 19. LIB^ IRA PUR 20. PUR^ LIB IRA 21. PAN+ IVY PHI 22. QAT+ CAN FIN 23. SEN+ JOR KOR 24. VEN+ TUN EGY

*Teams did not qualify for final rounds and were not ranked. #Teams finished tied for 9th. ^Teams finished tied for 17th. +Teams finished tied for 21st.

LEGEND: ALG-Algeria; ANG-Angola; ARG-Argentina; AUS-Australia; BRA-Brazil; BUL-Bulgaria; CAF-Central Africa Republic; CAN-Canada; CHI-Chile; CHN-China; CIV-Ivory Coast; COL-Colombia; CRO-Crotatia; CUB-Cuba; CZK- Czechoslovakia; DOM-Dominican Republic; ECU-Ecuador; EGY-Egypt; ESP-Spain; FIN-Finland; FOR-Formosa; FRA-France; FRG-Federal Republic of Germany; GER-Germany; GRE-Greece; IRA-Iran; ISR-Israel; ITA-Italy; IVY-Ivory Coast; JOR-Jordan; JPN-Japan; KOR-South Korea; LIB-Lebanon; LTU-Lithuania; MAS-Malaysia; MEX-Mexico; NED-Netherlands; NGR-Nigeria; NZL-New Zealand; PAN-Panama; PAR-Paraguay; PER-Peru; PHI-Philippines; POL-Poland; PUR-Puerto Rico; QAT-Qatar; RUS- Russia; SCG-Serbia & Montenegro; SEN-Senegal; SLO-Slovenia; SRB-Serbia; TUN-Tunisia; TUR-Turkey; URS-Soviet Union; UKR-Ukraine; URU-Uruguay; USA-United States of America; VEN-Venezuela; YUG-Yugoslavia.

85 USA FIBA WORLD CUP HEAD COACHES YEAR SITE USA HEAD COACH FINAL RECORD / FINISH 2014 Spain Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University 9-0 / Gold Medal 2010 Istanbul, Turkey Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University 9-0 / Gold Medal 2006 Saitama, Japan Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University 8-1 / Bronze Medal 2002 Indianapolis, Indiana George Karl, Milwaukee Bucks 6-3 / Sixth Place 1998 Athens, Greece Rudy Tomjanovich, Houston Rockets 7-2 / Bronze Medal 1994 Toronto, Canada Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors 8-0 / Gold Medal 1990 Buenos Aires, Argentina Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University 6-2 / Bronze Medal 1986 Madrid, Spain Lute Olson, University of Arizona 9-1 / Gold Medal 1982 Cali, Colombia Bob Weltlich, University of Texas 7-2 / Silver Medal 1978 Manila, Philippines Bill Oates, Athletes In Action 6-4 / Fifth Place 1974 San Juan, Puerto Rico Gene Bartow, University of Illinois 8-1 / Bronze Medal 1970 Ljubljana, Yugoslavia Hal Fischer, U. S. Air Force (San Francisco) 6-3 / Fifth Place 1967 Montevideo, Uruguay Hal Fischer, U. S. Air Force (San Francisco) 7-2 / Fourth Place 1963 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Garland Pinholster, Oglethorpe University 6-3 / Fourth Place 1959 Santiago, Chile Charles Bennett, U. S. Air Force 7-2 / Silver Medal 1954 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Warren Womble, Peoria Caterpillars (IL) 9-0 / Gold Medal 1950 Buenos Aires, Argentina Gordon Carpenter, Denver Chevrolets (CO) 5-1 / Silver Medal

USA FIBA WORLD CUP ASSISTANT COACHES/MANAGERS NAME YEAR AFFILIATION Jim Boeheim 2014, 2010, 2006, 1990 Syracuse University *Al Bush 1978 East Lansing, Michigan Don Chaney 1994 Detroit Pistons) P. J. Carlesimo 1990 Seton Hall University Bobby Cremins 1986 Georgia Tech Mike D'Antoni 2006 Phoenix Suns Pete Gillen 1994 Providence College *Dave Gregg 1967 AAU Jim Gudger 1967 East Texas State University Mike Hanks 1982 Samford University *Joe Harrington 990 University of Colorado Del Harris 1998 Los Angeles Lakers Lon Kruger 1998 University of Illinois *John Lykins 1982 Frankfort High School (KY) *Russel Lyons 1970 Boulder, Colorado Rick Majerus 1994 University of Utah Arad McCutchan 1974 University of Evansville Nate McMillan 2010, 2006 Portland Trail Blazers *Herbert Mols 1974 Buffalo, New York Mike Montgomery 2002 Stanford University Jerry Pimm 1986 University of California-Santa Barbara Gregg Popovich 2002 San Antonio Spurs Kelvin Sampson 2002 University of Oklahoma *Mark Schreiber 1950 Denver Chevrolets (CO) *Ralph L. Stevenson 1959 U. S. Air Force *M. K. Summers 1963 AAU Fred Taylor 1978 Columbus, Ohio Tom Thibodeau 2014 Chicago Bulls Jay Triano 2010 Toronto Raptors Scott Thompson 1986 University of Arizona Hank Vaughn 1970, 1963 Goodyear Wingfoots (OH) Monty Williams 2014 New Orleans Pelicans *Official position was Team Manager

86 USA ALL-TIME FIBA WORLD CUP GAME RESULTS (Won 123, Lost 27) Algeria (1-0) China (5-0) Italy (6-2) 110- 60 2002 121- 90 2006 94- 85 2006 84- 65 2002 80- 77 1998 Angola (1-0) 132- 77 1994 86- 64 1986 121- 60 2010 107- 81 1986 80- 81 1978 Argentina (7-3) 96- 73 1982 64- 66 1970 96- 81 2006 67- 56 1967 80- 87 2002 Colombia (1-0) 100- 83 1982 101- 73 1963 87- 74 1998 87- 77 1963 104-100 1990 Croatia (1-0) v y 70- 74 1986 106- 78 2010 I or Coast (1-0) 99- 63 1986 109- 86 1974 Cuba (2-0) 76- 66 1967 83- 70 1974 Lithuania (2-1) 96- 68 2014 81- 51 1963 74- 53 1970 87- 73 1959 89- 74 2010 50- 64 1950 Czechoslovakia (3-0) 82- 84 1998 96- 79 1978 Australia (7-0) 88- 60 1970 Mexico (3-0) 86- 63 2014 113- 73 2006 99- 86 1970 96- 78 1998 75- 65 1967 130- 74 1994 Dominican Republic (2-0) 88- 74 1963 106- 71 2014 79- 78 1990 104- 65 1978 New Zealand (2-0) 110- 86 1982 98- 71 2014 77- 75 1978 Egypt (1-0) 110- 62 2002 99- 62 1970 34- 32 1950 Panama (1-0) Brazil (7-5) Fed. Rep. of Germany (1-0) 100- 79 1982 70- 68 2010 81- 68 1986 Peru (1-0) 83- 59 1998 Finland (1-0) 73- 49 1954 105- 82 1994 114- 55 2014 96- 80 1986 Philippines (3-0) Formosa (3-0) 90- 92 1978 100- 70 1978 85- 69 1959 103- 83 1974 135- 85 1974 81- 73 1959 65- 69 1970 56- 43 1954 72- 28 1954 71- 80 1967 Poland (1-0) 81- 85 1963 France (3-0) 91- 61 1967 67- 81 1959 81- 61 1963 70- 49 1954 Puerto Rico (8-1) 62- 41 1954 111-100 2006 48- 33 1950 45- 42 1950 84- 74 2002 Bulgaria (1-0) Germany (2-0) 134- 83 1994 63- 58 1959 85- 65 2006 107-105* 1990 104- 87 2002 79- 81 1990 Canada (7-0) 77- 65 1986 Greece (3-1) 73- 72 1986 71- 69 1982 95-101 2006 94- 76 1974 96- 94 1978 84- 61 1998 88- 64 1963 96- 90 1978 97- 58 1994 54- 53 1959 115- 94 1974 103- 95* 1990 Russia (4-1) 84- 50 1954 Iran (1-0) 89- 79 2010 59- 37 1954 88- 51 2010 106- 82 2002 64- 66 1998 Chile (3-0) Israel (1-0) 64- 55 1959 74- 30 1954 137- 91 1994 44- 29 1950 111- 94 1994 37- 33 1950

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87 USA ALL-TIME FIBA WORLD CUP ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

A Vincent Ernst 1963 Providence Bunk Adams 1963 U. S. Armed Forces / Ohio F Wendell Alexis 1998 Alba Berlin (Germany) / Kenneth Farried 2014 Denver Nuggets/Morehead State Syracuse Michael Finley 2002 Dallas Mavericks / Wisconsin Tommy Amaker 1986 Duke Bob Fisher 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Regis Ashraf Amaya 1998 Idaho Stampede / S. Illinois Kenny Anderson 1990 Georgia Tech G Carmelo Anthony 2006 Denver Nuggets / Syracuse Kiwane Garris 1998 Grand Rapids Hoops / Illinois Chris Gatling 1990 Old Dominion B Rudy Gay 2014, Memphis Grizzlies / Dick Baker 1959 U.S. Air Force / Loyola (CA) 2010 Connecticut Mike Barrett 1967 Navy / West Virginia Tech Gus Gerard 1974 Virginia Shane Battier 2006 Houston Rockets / Duke Melvin Gibson 1963 Western Carolina Vern Benson 1967 Akron Goodyears / Indiana St. Armon Gilliam 1986 Nevada-Las Vegas Chauncey Billups 2010 Denver Nuggets / Colorado Eric Gordon 2010 Los Angeles Clippers / Indiana Tyrone Bogues 1986 Wake Forest Richard Gott 1954 Peoria Caterpillers / Murray St. Bertram Born 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Kansas Danny Granger 2010 Indiana Pacers / New Mexico Chris Bosh 2006 Toronto Raptors / Georgia Tech Steve Grote 1974 Michigan Tom Boswell 1974 South Carolina Charles Bowerman 1963 Wabash College H Elton Brand 2006 Los Angeles Clippers / Duke Tim Hall 1978 AIA / Colorado State 2002 Los Angeles Clippers / Duke Forrest Hamilton 1954 Peoria Caterpillers / Sothwest Tal Brody 1970 Illinois Missouri State Quinn Buckner 1974 Indiana Tom Hammonds 1986 Georgia Tech Luther Burden 1974 Utah Tim Hardaway 1994 Golden State Warriors / UTEP James Harden 2014 Houston Rockets/Arizona State C Michael Hawkins 1998 Olympiakos (Greece) / Xavier Antoine Carr 1982 Wichita State Bryce Heffley 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Regis Darel Carrier 1967 Phillips 66ers / Western Kentucky Darnell Hillman 1970 San Jose State Tyson Chandler 2010 Dallas Mavericks / Kirk Hinrich 2006 Chicago Bulls / Kansas Domingues H.S. (CA) Bob Hodges 1959 U. S. Air Force / E. Carolina John Clawson 1967 Michigan Brad Hoffman 1978 AIA / North Carolina Mateen Cleaves 1998 Michigan State Dwight Howard 2006 Orlando Magic / Southwest Derrick Coleman 1994 New Jersey Nets / Syracuse Atlanta Christian Academy *Nick Collison 2002 Kansas Jim Coshow 1959 U. S. Air Force / Washington I DeMarcus Cousins 2014 Sacramenton Kings/Kentucky Andre Iguodala 2010 Philadelphia 76ers / Arizona Darius Cunningham 1967 Armed Forces / Army Kyrie Irving 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers/Duke Stephen Curry 2014, Golden State Warriors / Stan Issac 1970 Iona 2010 Davidson J Derrick Jackson 1978 AIA / Georgetown D Hank D'Antonio 1959 U. S. Air Force / California Lucious Jackson 1963 Pan American Antonio Davis 2002 Toronto Raptors / Texas El-Paso Mike Jackson 1978 AIA / Tennessee Anthony Davis 2014 New Orleans Pelicans/Kentucky LeBron James 2006 Cleveland Cavaliers / Baron Davis 2002 New Orleans Hornets / UCLA St. Vincent -St. Mary H.S. (OH) Todd Day 1990 Arkansas Antawn Jamison 2006 Washington Wizards / DeMar DeRozan 2014 Toronto Raptors/USC North Carolina Marvin Delph 1978 AIA / Arkansas Tom Jaquet 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Ralph Drollinger 1978 AIA / UCLA Oklahoma A&M Andre Drummond 2014 Detroit Pistons/Connecticut Robert Jeangerard 1959 U. S. Air Force / Colorado Joe Dumars 1994 Detroit Pistons / McNeese State Bill Johnson 1954 Peoria Caterpillers / Nebraska Kevin Durant 2010 Oklahoma City Thunder / Texas Joe johnson 2006 Atlanta Hawks / Arkansas Kevin Johnson 1994 Phoenix Suns / California E Larry Johnson 1994 Charlotte Hornets / UNLV Bill Edwards 1998 Pompea Roma (Italy) / Earl Jones 1982 District of Columbia Wright State Sean Elliott 1986 Arizona

88 K P Dan Kahler 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Eugene Parker 1978 AIA / Purdue Southwestern J.L. Parks 1950 Denver Chevrolets /Okla. State Allen Kelley 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Kansas Chris Paul 2006 New Orleans/Oklahoma City Rich Kelley 1974 Stanford Hornets / Wake Forest Shawn Kemp 1994 Seattle SuperSonics / Charles Paulk 1967 Northeastern Oklahoma Steve Kerr 1986 Arizona Don Penwell 1954 Peoria Caterpillars Okla. City Irvin Kiffin 1978 AIA/ Oklahoma Baptist Melvin Petersen 1963 U. S. Armed Forces / Wheaton Paul Pierce 2002 Boston Celtics / Kansas Gerard King 1998 Fontanafredda Siena (Italy) / John Pinone 1982 Villanova Nicholls State Mason Plumlee 2014 Brooklyn Nets/Duke Jimmy King 1998 Quad City Thunder / Michigan Mark Price 1994 Cleveland Cavaliers / Ted Kitchel 1982 Indiana Georgia Tech Joe Kleine 1982 Arkansas R Donald Kojis 1963 Phillips 66ers / Marquette Mark Randall 1990 Kansas L Willis Reed 1963 Grambling State Reaf LaFrentz 2002 Dallas Mavericks / Kansas Jimmy Reese 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Wyoming Trajan Langdon 1998 Duke Dick Retherford 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Christian Laettner 1990 Duke Baldwin-Wallace John Langdon 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Texas Fred Reynolds 1982 Texas-El Paso Kevin Love 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves / Kendall Rhine 1967 Rice UCLA Virgil Riley 1959 U. S. Air Force / South John Lucas 1974 Maryland Dakota State Brad Luchini 1970 Marquette Glenn Rivers 1982 Marquette David Robinson 1986 U. S. Naval Academy M Dan Majerle 1994 Phoenix Suns / Cent. Michigan Derrick Rose 2014, Chicago Bulls / Memphis Shawn Marion 2002 Phoenix Suns / UNLV 2010 Lee Mayberry 1990 Arkansas S Pete McCaffery 1963 St. Louis Jason Sasser 1998 Sioux Falls Skyforce / Bruce McDonald 1970 Cedarville College Texas Tech Henry McDonald 1959 U. S. Air Force / Tennessee St. Rick Schmidt 1974 Illinois Stan McKenzie 1967 New York Tom Schneeberger 1978 U. S. Air Force Academy Derrick McKey 1986 Alabama Rony Seikaly 1986 Syracuse Joe Meriweather 1974 Southern Illinois Brian Shaw 1986 California-Santa Barbara Les Metzger 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Colorado Kendall Sheets 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Andre Miller 2002 Los Angeles Clippers / Utah Oklahoma A&M Brad Miller 2006 Sacramento Kings / Purdue Jerry Shipp 1963 Phillips 66ers / Southwest 1998 Purdue Oklahoma State Jay Miller 1967 Notre Dame Eugene Short 1974 Jackson State John F. Miller 1959 U. S. Air Force Michael Silliman 1970,1967 U. S. Military Academy Reggie Miller 2002, 1994 Indiana Pacers / UCLA Don Slocum 1950 Denver Chevrolets /Okla. City Kirby Minter 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Southeast Edgar Smallwood 1963 U.S. Armed Forces / Evansville Oklahoma State Charles D. Smith 1986 Pittsburgh Alonzo Mourning 1994 Charlotte Hornets / Chris Smith 1990 Connecticut 1990 Georgetown Doug Smith 1990 Missouri Garfield Smith 1970 Eastern Kentucky O Jermaine O'Neal 2002 Indiana Pacers / Eau Claire H.S. Kenny Smith 1986 North Carolina Shaquille O'Neal 1994 Orlando Magic / St. Steve Smith 1994 Miami Heat / Michigan State Lamar Odom 2010 Los Angeles Lakers / Wayne Smith 1978 AIA / California-Irvine Rhode Island Ed Solomon 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Jimmy Oliver 1998 Ciuda De Huelva (Italy) / Purdue West Virginia Tech Ronald Olsen 1959 U.S. Air Force / Washington John Stanich 1950 Denver Chevrolets / UCLA Frank Oleynick 1974 Seattle Bryant Stith 1990 Virginia Billy Owens 1990 Syracuse Joe Stratton 1954 Peoria Caterpillars / Colgate Jon Sundvold 1982 Missouri

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89 USA ALL-TIME FIBA WORLD CUP ROSTER By UNIvERSITy / NBA AFFILIATIONS

Akron Goodyears University of California-Santa Les Metzger (1950) Vern Benson (1967) Barbara J. L. Parks (1950) Brian Shaw (1986) Jimmy Reese (1950) University of Alabama Don Slocum (1950) Derrick McKey (1986) Caja San Fernando (Spain) Jason Sasser (1998) John Stanich (1950) Alba Berlin (Germany) Blake Williams (1950) Wendell Alexis (1998) Cedarville College Bruce McDonald (1970) Denver Nuggets University of Arizona Carmelo Anthony (2006) (2003) Chauncey Billups (2010) Sean Elliott (1986) University of Central Kenneth Faried (2014) Andre Iguodala (2010) Michigan (2003) Dan Majerle (1994) Detroit Pistons Steve Kerr (1986) Andre Drummond (2014) Charlotte Hornets Joe Dumars (1994) Arizona state University Larry Johnson (1994) Isiah Thomas (1994) James Harden (2014) Alonzo Mourning (1994) Ben Wallace (2002) v y Uni ersit of Arkansas Chicago Bulls University of District of Todd Day (1990) Kirk Hinrich (2006) Columbia Marvin Delph (1978) Derrick Rose (2010, 2014) Earl Jones (1982) Joe Johnson (2006) Jay Williams (2002) Joe Kleine (1982) Dominguez H.S. (CA) Chicago Jamaco Saints Tyso Chandler (2010) Lee Mayberry (1990) Jim Williams (1970, 1967) Duke University Atlanta Hawks Ciuda De Huelva (Spain) Joe Johnson (2006) Tommy Amaker (1986) Jimmy Oliver (1998) Shane Battier (2006) Athletes In Action Cleveland Cavaliers Elton Brand (2006, 2002) Marvin Delph (1978) Kyrie Irving (2014) Kyrie Irving (2014) Ralph Drollinger (1978) LeBron James (2006) Christian Laettner (1990) Tim Hall (1978) Mark Price (1994) Trajan Langdon (1998) Brad Hoffman (1978) Mason Plumlee (2014) Derrick Jackson (1978) Colgate University Mike Jackson (1978) Joe Stratton (1954) East Carolina University Irvin Kiffin (1978) University of Colorado Bob Hodges (1959) Eugene Parker (1978) Chauncey Billups (2010) Eastern Kentucky University Wayne Smith (1978) Robert Jeangerard (1959) Garfield Smith (1970) Ernest Wansley (1978) Les Metzger (1950) University of Evansville Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Colorado State University Edgar Smallwood (1963) Dick Retherford (1954) Tim Hall (1978) Florida State University Boston Celtics University of Connecticut Mitchell Wiggins (1982) Paul Pierce (2002) Andre Drummond (2014) Fontanafredda Siena (Italy) Dominique Wilkins (1994) Rudy Gay (2010, 2014) Gerard King (1998) Chris Smith (1990) Brooklyn Nets/ Georgetown (DC) New Jersey Nets Dallas Mavericks Derrick Jackson (1978) Derrick Coleman (1994) Tyson Chandler (2-10) Alonzo Mourning (1994, 1990) Mason Plumlee (2014) Michael Finley (2002) Raef LaFrentz (2002) University of Georgia University of California Dominique Wilkins (1994) Hank D'Antonio (1959) Davidson College Kevin Johnson (1994) Stephen Curry (2010, 2014) Georgia Tech Kenny Anderson (1990) University of California- Denver Chevrolets (CO) Chris Bosh (2006) Irvine Bob Fisher (1950) Tom Hammonds (1986) Wayne Smith (1978) Bryce Heffley (1950) Mark Price (1994) Tom Jaquet (1950) Dan Kahler (1950) Grambling State University John Langdon (1950) Willis Reed (1963)

90 Grand Rapids Hoops Marquette University University of North Carolina Kiwane Garris (1998) Donald Kojis (1963) Brad Hoffman (1978) Brad Luchini (1970) Antawn Jamison (2006) Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (2010, 2014) Glenn Rivers (1982) Kenny Smith (1986) Tim Hardaway (1994) Dwyane Wade (2006) Jerry Vayda (1959) Bob Wolfe (1970) Klay Thompson (2014) North Carolina-Charlotte Henry Williams (1990) Helix High School (CA) University of Maryland John Lucas (1974) Bill Walton (1970) Northeastern Okla. A&M J. C. Myron Wilkins (1974) Houston Rockets McNeese State University Joe Dumars (1994) Shane Battier (2006) Northeastern Oklahoma James Harden (2014) University Derrick Rose (2010, 2014) Charles Paulk (1967) Idaho Stampede Ashraf Amaya (1998) Memphis Grizzlies University of Notre Dame Rudy Gay (2010) Jay Miller (1967) University of Illinois Miami Heat Ohio University Tal Brody (1970, 1967) Steve Smith (1994) Bunk Adams (1963) Kiwane Garris (1998) Dwyane Wade (2006) Oklahoma A&M Rick Schmidt (1974) University of Michigan Tom Jaquet (1950) Indiana University John Clawson (1967) Kendall Sheets (1954) Quinn Buckner (1974) Steve Grote (1974) Blake Williams (1950) Eric Gordon (2010) Jimmy King (1998) Oklahoma Baptist University Ted Kitchel (1982) Art Wilmore (1970) Irvin Kiffin (1978) Isiah Thomas (1994) Michigan State University Albert Tucker (1967) Jim Thomas (1982) Mateen Cleaves (1998) Oklahoma City College Indiana Pacers Steve Smith (1994) Don Penwell (1954) Danny Granger (2010) Minnesota Timberwolves Don Slocum (1950) Reggie Miller (2002, 1994) Kevin Love (2010) Jermaine O'Neal (2002) Okalahoma City Thunder University of Missouri Kevin Durant (2010) Indiana State University Doug Smith (1990) Russell Westbrook (2010) Vern Benson (1967) Jon Sundvold (1982) Oklahoma State University Iona College Morehead State University J. L. Parks (1950) Stan Issac (1970) Kenneth Faried (2014) Old Dominion University Jackson State University Murray State University Chris Gatling (1990) Eugene Short (1974) Richard Gott (1954) Mark West (1982) University of Kansas University of Nebraska Olympiakos (Greece) Bertram Born (1954) Bill Johnson (1954) Michael Hawkins (1998) *Nick Collison (2002) Kirk Hinrich (2006) University of Nevada Orlando Magic Allen Kelley (1954) David Wood (1998) Dwight Howard (2006) Shaquille O'Neal (1994) Mark Randall (1990) University of v v y University of Kentucky Ne ada-Las vegas Pan American Uni ersit DeMarcus Cousins (2014) Armon Gilliam (1986) Lucious Jackson (1963) Larry Johnson (1994) Anthony Davis (2014) Peoria Caterpillars (IL) Bertram Born (1954) Los Angeles Clippers New Orleans Pelicans/ Elton Brand (2006, 2002) Oklahoma City Hornets Richard Gott (1954) Eric Gordon (2010) Anthony Davis (2014) Forrest Hamilton (1954) Andre Miller (2002) Baron Davis (2002) Bill Johnson (1954) Chris Paul (2006) Allen Kelley (1954) Los Angeles Lakers Kirby Minter (1954) Lamar Odom (2010) University of New Mexico Danny Granger (2010) Don Penwell (1954) Louisiana State University Dick Retherford (1954) Shaquille O'Neal (1994) New york University Kendall Sheets (1954) Stan McKenzie (1967) Ed Solomon (1954) Loyola Marymount University Dick Baker (1959) Nicholls State University Joe Stratton (1954) Gerard King (1998)

91 Phillips 66ers (OK) Southeast Oklahoma State Bill Walton (1970) Darel Carrier (1967) University Kenny Washington (1970) Donald Kojis (1963) Kirby Minter (1954) Russell Westbrook (2010) Jerry Shipp (1963) Eddie White (1959) University of Southern Philladelpha 76ers California Unicaja Malaga (Spain) Andre Iguodala (2010) DeMar DeRozan (2014) David Wood (1998) Dick Welsh (1959) Phoenix Suns U. S. Air Force Kevin Johnson (1994) Southern Illinois University Dick Baker (1959) Dan Majerle (1994) Ashraf Amaya (1998) Jim Coshow (1959) Shawn Marion (2002) Joe Meriweather (1974) Hank D'Antonio (1959) Bob Hodges (1959) University of Pittsburgh Southwest Atlanta Christian Robert Jeangerard (1959) Charles D. Smith (1986) Academy (GA) Dwight Howard (2006) Henry McDonald (1959) Pompea Roma (Italy) John F. Miller (1959) Bill Edwards (1998) Southwest Missouri State Ronald Olsen (1959) Providence College University Virgil Riley (1959) Vincent Ernst (1963) Forrest Hamilton (1954) Jerry Vayda (1959) Purdue University Southwest Oklahoma State Dick Welsh (1959) Brad Miller (2006, 1998) University Eddie White (1959) Jerry Shipp (1963) Jimmy Oliver (1998) U. S. Air Force Academy (CO) Eugene Parker (1978) Southwestern College Tom Schneeberger (1978) Dan Kahler (1950) Quad City Thunder U. S. Armed Forces Jimmy King (1998) Stanford University Bunk Adams (1963) Rich Kelley (1974) Regis College Darius Cunningham (1967) Bob Fisher (1950) Syracuse University Melvin Petersen (1963) Bryce Heffley (1950) Wendell Alexis (1998) Edgar Smallwood (1963) Carmelo Anthony (2006) Walter Torrence (1963) University of Rhode Island Lamar Odom (2010) Derrick Coleman (1994) U. S. Military Academy Billy Owens (1990) Michael Silliman (1970, 1967) Rockford Lightning Rony Seikaly (1986) David Wood (1998) U. S. Naval Academy Temple University David Robinson (1986) Rice University of Jim Williams (1970, 1967) Kendall Rhine (1967) U. S. Navy University of Tennessee Mike Barrett (1967) University of St. Louis Mike Jackson (1978) Pete McCaffery (1963) University of Utah Tennessee State University Luther Burden (1974) St. vincent - St. Mary H. S. Henry McDonald (1959) (OH) vanderbilt University LeBron James (2006) University of Texas Jeff Turner (1982) Kevin Durant (2010) villanova University Sacramento Kings John Langdon (1950) DeMarcus Cousins (2014) John Pinone (1982) v y Rudy Gay (2014) Uni ersit of Texas-El Paso University of virginia Brad Miller (2006) Tim Hardaway (1994) Gus Gerard (1974) Fred Reynolds (1982) San Jose State University Bryant Stith (1990) v y Darnell Hillman (1970) Texas Tech Uni ersit virginia Tech Jason Sasser (1998) Seattle University Ernest Wansley (1978) Frank Oleynick (1974) Toronto Raptors Wabash College Chris Bosh (2006) Charles Bowerman (1963) Seattle SuperSonics Antonio Davis (2002) Shawn Kemp (1994) DeMar DeRozan (2014) Wake Forest University Sioux Falls Skyforce Tyrone Bogues (1986) UCLA Chris Paul (2006) Jason Sasser (1998) Ralph Drollinger (1978) University of South Carolina KEvin Love (2010) University of Washington Tom Boswell (1974) Reggie Miller (1994) Jim Coshow (1959) Ronald Olsen (1959) v y John Stanich (1950) South Dakota State Uni ersit Virgil Riley (1959) Walter Torrence (1963) Continued on page 94

92 Continued from page 89 Kenny Washington 1970 UCLA Dick Welsh 1959 U. S. Air Force / USC Mark West 1982 Old Dominion T Isiah Thomas 1994 Detroit Pistons / Indiana Russell Westbrook 2010 Oklahoma City Thunder / Jim Thomas 1982 Indiana UCLA Klay Thompson 2014 Golden State Warriors/ Eddie White 1959 U. S. Air Force / UCLA Washington State Mitchell Wiggins 1982 Florida State Walter Torrence 1963 U. S. Armed Forces / UCLA Dominique Wilkins 1994 Boston Celtics / Georgia Albert Tucker 1967 Oklahoma Baptist Myron Wilkins 1974 NE Oklahoma A&M J. C. Jeff Turner 1982 Vanderbilt Blake Williams 1950 Denver Chevrolets / Okla.A&M Henry Williams 1990 North Carolina-Charlotte v Jay Williams 2002 Chicago Bulls / Duke Jerry Vayda 1959 U. S. Air Force / North Jim Williams 1970, 1967 Temple /Chicago Jamaco Carolina Saints W Art Wilmore 1970 Michigan Dwyane Wade 2006 Miami Heat / Marquette Bob Wolfe 1970 Marquette Ben Wallace 2002 Detroit Pistons / Virginia Union David Wood 1998 Rockford Lightning / Unicaja Bill Walton 1970 Helix High School / UCLA Malaga (Spain) / Nevada Ernest Wansley 1978 AIA / Virginia Tech

Continued from page 87 Spain (4-2) yugoslavia (4-6) 76- 81 2002 78- 81 2002 75- 73 1998 91- 99 1990 Senegal (1-0) 103- 58 2006 115-100 1994 69- 60 1986 95- 85 1990 88- 81 1982 Serbia (1-0) 99- 109 1982 93- 100 1978 129- 92 2014 114- 71 1974 91- 88 1974 Slovenia (3-0) 63- 70 1970 119- 76 2014 Tunisia (1-0) 72- 73 1967 92- 57 2010 99- 77 2010 76- 71 1967 114- 95 2006 Turkey (2-0) 73- 75 1963 South Korea (2-0) 98- 77 2014 88- 62 1998 81- 64 2010 *Overtime 146- 67 1990 Ukraine(1-0) Soviet Union (4-5) 95- 71 2014 87- 85 1986 United Arab Republic (1-0) 94- 95 1982 103- 58 1959 99- 93 1982 Uruguay (3-0) 76- 97 1978 76- 39 1970 94-105 1974 88- 53 1967 75- 72 1970 64- 59 1954 59- 58 1967 74- 75 1963 37- 62 1959

Continued from page 92 Western Kentucky University Xavier University Darel Carrier (1967) Michael Hawkins (1998) Washington State University Wheaton College Klay Thompson (2014) Melvin Petersen (1963) Washington Wizards Wichita State University Antawn Jamison (2006) Antoine Carr (1982) West virginia Tech Wright State University Ed Solomon (1954) Bill Edwards (1998) Mike Barrett (1967) University of Wyoming Western Carolina University Jimmy Reese (1950) Melvin Gibson (1963)

93 USA INDIvIDUAL COMPETITION RECORDS -- FIBA WORLD CUP MOST POINTS: *HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: Kevin Durant ...... 205 (22.8) ...... 2010 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 713 (62-87) ...... 1994 Luther Burden ...... 182 (20.2) ...... 1974 DeMarcus Cousins ...... 702 (33-47) ...... 2014 Carmelo Anthony ...... 179 (19.9) ...... 2006 Shawn Kemp ...... 689 (31-45) ...... 1994 Paul Pierce ...... 178 (19.8) ...... 2002 Alonzo Mourning ...... 685 (37-54) ...... 1994 John Lucas ...... 178 (19.8) ...... 1974 Derrick Coleman ...... 684 (26-38) ...... 1994 John Vayda ...... 162 (18.0) ...... 1959 *Field goals attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, Dwyane Wade ...... 154 (19.3) ...... 2006 1954, 1950 World Championships. Glenn Rivers ...... 153 (17.0) ...... 1982 Kenny Anderson ...... 150 (18.8) ...... 1990 *MOST 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE: Charles D. Smith ...... 150 (15.0) ...... 1986 Paul Pierce ...... 33 ...... 2002 Reggie Miller ...... 30 ...... 1994 *MOST REBOUNDS: Kevin Durant ...... 26 ...... 2010 Kendall Rhine ...... 72 ( 8.0) ...... 1967 Klay Thompson ...... 22 ...... 2014 Kenneth Faried ...... 70 ( 6.6) ...... 2014 Carmelo Anthony ...... 22 ...... 2006 Lamar Odom ...... 69 ( 7.7) ...... 2010 Michael Finley ...... 22 ...... 2002 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 68 ( 8.5) ...... 1994 Stephen Curry ...... 21 ...... 2014 David Robinson ...... 68 ( 6.8) ...... 1986 Jimmy Oliver ...... 20 ...... 1998 Ben Wallace ...... 61 ( 6.8) ...... 2002 Eric Gordon ...... 19 ...... 2010 Alonzo Mourning ...... 61 ( 7.6) ...... 1990 Mark Price ...... 19 ...... 1994 Anthony Davis ...... 59 ( 6.6) ...... 2014 *3-Point field goals have been an official statistic since the 1986 Kevin Durant ...... 55 ( 6.1) ...... 2010 World Championship. Shawn Kemp ...... 54 ( 6.8) ...... 1994 *Rebounds have been kept as an official statistic since the 1967 World *MOST 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED: Championship. No stats are available for 1978 and 1974. Paul Pierce ...... 67 ...... 2002 Kevin Durant ...... 57 ...... 2010 *MOST FIELD GOALS MADE: Reggie Miller ...... 57 ...... 1994 Kevin Durant ...... 74 ...... 2010 Michael Finley ...... 56 ...... 2002 Carmelo Anthony ...... 64 ...... 2006 Klay Thompsjn ...... 53 ...... 2014 Jerry Shipp ...... 64 ...... 1963 Carmelo Anthony ...... 50 ...... 2006 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 62 ...... 1994 Stephen Curry ...... 48 ...... 2014 Charles D. Smith ...... 61 ...... 1986 Mark Price ...... 45 ...... 1994 Kenny Smith ...... 58 ...... 1986 Chauncey Billups ...... 44 ...... 2010 Dwyane Wade ...... 57 ...... 2006 Baron Davis ...... 44 ...... 2002 Kenny Anderson ...... 54 ...... 1990 Jimmy Oliver ...... 44 ...... 1998 LeBron James ...... 53 ...... 2006 *3-Point field goals have been an official statistic since the 1986 Paul Pierce ...... 53 ...... 2002 World Championship. David Robinson ...... 53 ...... 1986 Donald Kojis ...... 53 ...... 1963 *HIGHEST 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: *MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED: (minimum of one attempt a game) Kyrie Irving ...... 609 (14-23) ...... 2014 Kevin Durant ...... 133 ...... 2010 Derrick Coleman ...... 600 ( 6-10) ...... 1994 Carmelo Anthony ...... 127 ...... 2006 Trajan Langdon ...... 571 ( 4- 7) ...... 1998 Charles D. Smith ...... 117 ...... 1986 Chris Smith ...... 556 (15-27) ...... 1990 Kenny Anderson ...... 116 ...... 1990 Reggie Miller ...... 526 (30-57) ...... 1994 Kenny Smith ...... 115 ...... 1986 Joe Dumars ...... 516 (16-31) ...... 1994 Paul Pierce ...... 111 ...... 2002 Steve Kerr ...... 500 (18-36) ...... 1986 Darel Carrier ...... 102 ...... 1967 Lee Mayberry ...... 500 ( 7-14) ...... 1990 Dwyane Wade ...... 99 ...... 2006 Paul Pierce ...... 493 (33-67) ...... 2002 David Robinson ...... 97 ...... 1986 Shane Battier ...... 476 (10-21) ...... 2006 Michael Finley ...... 94 ...... 2002 *3-Point field goals have been an official statistic since the 1986 World Championship.

94 MOST FREE THROWS MADE: *MOST ASSISTS: Paul Pierce ...... 39 ...... 2002 Chris Paul ...... 44 ( 4.9) ...... 2006 Kenny Anderson ...... 36 ...... 1990 LeBron James ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 2006 Dwyane Wade ...... 35 ...... 2006 Andre Miller ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 2002 James Harden ...... 34 ...... 2014 Michael Hawkins ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 1998 Alonzo Mourning ...... 33 ...... 1990 Glenn Rivers ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 1982 Kevin Durant ...... 31 ...... 2010 Baron Davis ...... 36 ( 4.0) ...... 2002 Bob Hodges ...... 30 ...... 1959 Paul Pierce ...... 35 ( 3.9) ...... 2002 Carmelo Anthony ...... 29 ...... 2006 Kenny Anderson ...... 34 ( 4.3 ...... 1990 Charles D. Smith ...... 28 ...... 1986 Kyrie Irving ...... 32 ( 3.6) ...... 2014 Dwight Howard ...... 26 ...... 2006 Kevin Johnson ...... 31 ( 3.9) ...... 2002 *Assists were not kept for the1978, 1974, 1967, 1963, 1959, 1954 and MOST FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED: 1950 World Championships. Paul Pierce ...... 58 ...... 2002 Alonzo Mourning ...... 53 ...... 1990 *MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: David Robinson ...... 52 ...... 1986 Alonzo Mourning ...... 37 ( 4.6) ...... 1990 Dwyane Wade ...... 50 ...... 2006 David Robinson ...... 25 ( 2.5) ...... 1986 Carmelo Anthony ...... 46 ...... 2006 Anthony Davis ...... 19 ( 2.1) ...... 2014 Charles D. Smith ...... 46 ...... 1986 Ben Wallace ...... 15 ( 1.7) ...... 2002 Kenny Anderson ...... 44 ...... 1990 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 15 ( 1.9) ...... 1994 James Harden ...... 42 ...... 2014 Jermaine O'Neal ...... 14 ( 1.8) ...... 2002 Dwight Howard ...... 42 ...... 2006 Dwight Howard ...... 12 ( 1.3) ...... 2006 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 38 ...... 1994 Elton Brand ...... 11 ( 1.2) ...... 2006 *Free throws attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, Shawn Kemp ...... 9 ( 1.1) ...... 1994

1954 and 1950 World Championships. Alonzo Mourning ...... 9 ( 1.1) ...... 1994 *Blocked shots have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: World Championship. (minimum of one attempt a game) Stphen Curry ...... 1.000 (17-17) ...... 2014 *MOST STEALS: Bryant Stith ...... 952 (20-21) ...... 1990 Tyrone Bogues ...... 37 ( 3.7) ...... 1986 Reggie Miller ...... 950 (19-20) ...... 1994 Kenny Smith ...... 26 ( 2.6) ...... 1986 Kevin Durant ...... 912 (31-34) ...... 2010 Tommy Amaker ...... 25 ( 2.5) ...... 1986 Chris Gatling ...... 900 (18-20) ...... 1990 Kyrie Irving ...... 19 ( 2.1) ...... 2014 Glenn Rivers ...... 900 (18-20) ...... 1982 Charles D. Smith ...... 19 ( 1.9) ...... 1986 Christian Laettner ...... 885 (23-26) ...... 1990 Derrick McKey ...... 18 ( 1.8) ...... 1986 Michael Finley ...... 864 (19-22) ...... 2002 Kyrie Irving ...... 17 ( 1.9) ...... 2014 Chauncey Billups ...... 857 (24-28) ...... 2010 Carmelo Anthony ...... 17 ( 1.9) ...... 2006 Russell Westbrook ...... 840 (21-25) ...... 2010 Chris Paul ...... 17 ( 1.9) ...... 2006

*Free throws attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, Andre Iguodala ...... 16 ( 1.8) ...... 2010 1954 and 1950 World Championships. *Steals have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 World Championship.

USA TEAM COMPETITION RECORDS -- FIBA WORLD CUP

MOST POINTS SCORED: 961 in 1994 MOST FTM: 182 in 2006 MOST POINTS AVERAGED: 120.1 in 1994 MOST FTA: 273 in 2006 MOST FGM: 362 in 1994 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: .759% in 1982 MOST FGA: 689 in 2014 MOST REBOUNDS: 434 in 2002 HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: .576% in 1994 MOST REBOUNDS AVERAGED: 48.2 in 2002 MOST 3PM: 103 in 1994 MOST ASSISTS: 199 in 2002 MOST 3PA: 239 in 2010 MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: 56 in 1986 HIGHEST 3-POINT PERCENTAGE: .464% in 1994 MOST STEALS: 176 in 1986

95 USA INDIvIDUAL GAME RECORDS -- FIBA WORLD CUP MOST POINTS: MOST FTM: 38, Kevin Durant vs. Lithuania ...... 9/11/10 11, Alonzo Mourning vs. Argentina ...... 8/13/90

35, Carmelo Anthony vs. Italy ...... 8/23/06 11, Christian Laettner vs. Spain ...... 8/10/90 34, Kenny Anderson vs. Puerto Rico ...... 8/18/90 33, Kevin Durant vs. Russia ...... 9/09/10 MOST FTA: 33, Billy Owens vs. Greece ...... 8/08/90 13, Alonzo Mourning vs. Argentina ...... 8/13/90 32, Dwyane Wade vs. Argentina ...... 9/02/06 13, Christian Laettner vs. Spain ...... 8/10/90 32, Kenny Anderson vs. Argentina ...... 8/13/90 *Free throws attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, 31, Reggie Miller vs. Australia ...... 8/09/94 1954 and 1950 World Championships. 31, Jerry Vayda vs. United Arab Republic ...... 1/18/59 29, Shaquille O'Neal vs. Puerto Rico ...... 8/10/94 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: 29, Alonzo Mourning vs. South Korea ...... 8/09/90 1.000 (8-8), Reggie Miller vs. Australia ...... 8/09/94 MOST FGM: 1.000 (8-8), Chris Gatling vs. Yugoslavia ...... 8/17/90 14, Kevin Durant vs. Lithuania ...... 9/11/10 *MOST REBOUNDS: MOST FGA: 17, David Robinson vs. Yugoslavia ...... 7/15/86 *Rebounds were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, 1954 and 25, Kevin Durant vs. Lithuania ...... 9/11/10 1950 World Championships.

*HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: *MOST ASSISTS: 1.000 (8-8), Elton Brand vs. Algeria ...... 8/29/02 10, Michael Hawkins vs. Brazil ...... 7/29/98 1.000 (8-8), Doug Smith vs. South Korea ...... 8/09/90 *Assists have been kept as an official statistic since the 1970 World *Field goals attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1960, 1952 Championship. No stats are available for 1978 and 1974. and 1948 World Championships. *MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: *MOST 3PM: 8, Alonzo Mourning vs. Puerto Rico ...... 8/18/90 8, Reggie Miller vs. Puerto Rico ...... 8/10/94 *Blocked shots have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 *MOST 3PA: World Championship. 13, Kevin Durant vs. Turkey ...... 9/12/10 *MOST STEALS: *HIGHEST 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: 10, Tyrone Bogues vs. Soviet Union 7/20/86 1.000 (6-6), Kyrie Irving vs. Serbia ...... 9/14/14 *Steals have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 World Championship. *3-point field goals have been an official statistic since the 1986 World Championship.

USA TEAM GAME RECORDS -- FIBA WORLD CUP

MOST POINTS: 136 vs. Cuba, 6/28/92 HIGHEST 3-POINT PERCENTAGE: .800% (8-10) vs. China, 7/06/86 MOST POINTS: 146 vs. South Korea, 8/09/90 MOST FTM: 33 vs. China, 8/20/06 MOST FGM: 61 vs. South Korea, 8/09/90 MOST FTA: 40 vs. China, 8/20/06 MOST FGA: 92 vs. Slovenia, 9/9/14 HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: 1.000% (11-11) vs. Germany, 7/07/86 .735% (61-83) vs. South Korea, 8/09/90 MOST REBOUNDS: 66 vs. New Zealand, 9/03/02 MOST 3PM: 19 vs. Russia, 8/14/94 19 vs. Puerto Rico, 8/10/94 MOST ASSISTS: 35 vs. South Korea, 8/09/90 MOST 3PA: 45 vs. Greece, 8/13/94 MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: 11 vs. Argentina, 8/13/90 MOST STEALS: 22 vs. Algeria, 8/29/02

96 USA CAREER RECORDS -- FIBA WORLD CUP MOST GAMES: Chris Smith ...... 556 (15-27) ...... 1990 Rudy Gay ...... 18 ...... 2010, 2014 Joe Dumars ...... 516 (16-31) ...... 1994 Derrick Rose ...... 18 ...... 2010, 2014 Reggie Miller ...... 500 (40-80) . . . . .2002, 1994 Michael Silliman ...... 18 ...... 1970, 1967 Steve Kerr ...... 500 (18-36) ...... 1986 Elton Brand ...... 17 ...... 2006, 2002 Lee Mayberry ...... 500 ( 7-14) ...... 1990 Stephen Curry ...... 17 ...... 2010, 2014 Paul Pierce ...... 493 (33-67) ...... 2002 Jim Williams ...... 17 ...... 1970, 1967 Shane Battier ...... 476 (10-21) ...... 2006 Alonzo Mourning ...... 16 ...... 1994, 1990 Wendell Alexis ...... 471 (16-34) ...... 1998 Reggie Miller ...... 14 ...... 2002, 1994 *3-Point field goals have been an official statistic since the 1986 World Brad Miller ...... 13 ...... 2006, 1998 Championship. *MOST POINTS: HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: Alonzo Mourning ...... 215 (13.4) ...... 1994, 1990 (minimum of one made a game) Kevin Durant ...... 205 (22.8) ...... 2010 Stephen Curry ...... 1.000 (19-19) . . . . .2010, 2014 Carmelo Anthont ...... 179 (19.9) ...... 2006 Reggie Miller ...... 958 (23-24) . . . . .2002, 1994 Luther Burden ...... 182 (20.2) ...... 1974 Bryant Stith ...... 952 (20-21) ...... 1990 Paul Pierce ...... 178 (19.8) ...... 2002 Kevin Durant ...... 912 (31-34) ...... 2010 John Lucas ...... 178 (19.8) ...... 1974 Chris Gatling ...... 900 (18-20) ...... 1990 John Vayda ...... 162 (18.0) ...... 1959 Glenn Rivers ...... 900 (18-20) ...... 1982 Dwyane Wade ...... 154 (19.3) ...... 2006 Brad Miller ...... 889 ( 8- 9) ...... 2006 Glenn Rivers ...... 153 (17.0) ...... 1982 Kevin Johnson ...... 889 ( 8- 9) ...... 1994 Michael Silliman ...... 151 (10.1) ...... 1970, 1967 *Free throws attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, *MOST REBOUNDS: 1954 and 1950 World Championships. Alonzo Mourning ...... 102 ( 6.4) ...... 1994, 1990 *MOST ASSISTS: Kendall Rhine ...... 72 ( 8.0) ...... 1967 Derrick Rose ...... 57 ( 3.2) ...... 2010, 2014 Kenneth Farried ...... 70 ( 7.8) ...... 2014 Chris Paul ...... 44 ( 4.9) ...... 2006 Lamar Odom ...... 69 ( 7.7) ...... 2010 Stephen Curry ...... 43 ( 2.5) ...... 2010, 2014 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 68 ( 8.5) ...... 1994 LeBron James ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 2006 David Robinson ...... 68 ( 6.8) ...... 1986 Andre Miller ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 2002 Elton Brand ...... 63 ( 3.7) ...... 2006, 2002 Michael Hawkins ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 1998

Jim Williams ...... 63 ( 4.5) ...... 1970, 1967 Glenn Rivers ...... 37 ( 4.1) ...... 1982 Ben Wallace ...... 61 ( 6.8) ...... 2002 *Assists were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1967, 1963, 1959, 1954 and Anthony Davis ...... 59 ( 6.6) ...... 2014 1950 World Championships. Rudy Gay ...... 59 ( 3.3) ...... 2010, 2014 *MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: *Rebounds have been kept as an official statistic since the 1967 World Championship. No stats are available for 1978 and 1974. Alonzo Mourning ...... 46 ( 2.9) ...... 1994, 1990 David Robinson ...... 25 ( 2.5) ...... 1986 *HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: Anthony Davis ...... 19 ( 2.1) ...... 2014 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 713 (62-87) ...... 1994 Elton Brand ...... 16 ( 0.9) ...... 2006 DeMarcus Cousins ...... 702 (33-47) ...... 2014 Ben Wallace ...... 15 ( 1.7) ...... 2002

Ashraf Amaya ...... 708 (17-24) ...... 1998 Shaquille O'Neal ...... 15 ( 1.9) ...... 1994 Shawn Kemp ...... 689 (31-45) ...... 1994 *Blocked shots have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 Derrick Coleman ...... 684 (26-38) ...... 1994 World Championship. Jon Sunvold ...... 659 (29-44) ...... 1982 Chris Bosh ...... 654 (17-26) ...... 2006 *MOST STEALS: Darnell Hillman ...... 652 (30-46) ...... 1970 Tyrone Bogues ...... 37 ( 3.7) ...... 1986 Kenneth Faried ...... 634 (51-80) ...... 2014 Kenny Smith ...... 26 ( 2.6) ...... 1986 Jim Thomas ...... 630 (29-46) ...... 1982 Tommy Amaker ...... 25 ( 2.5) ...... 1986 *Field goals attempted were not kept for the 1978, 1974, 1963, 1959, Derrick Rose ...... 19 ( 1.1) ...... 2010, 2014 1954 and 1950 World Championships. Charles D. Smith ...... 19 ( 1.9) ...... 1986 Rudy Gay ...... 18 ( 1.0) ...... 2010, 2014 *HIGHEST 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: Derrick McKey ...... 18 ( 1.8) ...... 1986 (minimum of one attempt a game) *Steals have been kept as an official statistic since the 1986 World Kyrie Irving ...... 609 (14-23) ...... 2014 Championship. Trajan Langdon ...... 571 ( 4- 7) ...... 1998

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Travis Dunnette Trenton Miller Coordinator, Apparel and Equipment Coordinator, Digital Communications Jim Tooley Sean Ford Saudia Mitchell CEO, USA Basketball Men's National Team Director Director, Video Content

Whitney Frye Kyle Pilipovich Killjan Anderson Director, Safesport Coordinator, Men’s National Team USA Basketball Foundation, CEO Rita Grayson Sam Schultz Brent Baumberger Manager, Youth & Sport Development Coordinator, Youth & Sport Development Chief Financial Officer Darrin Hypsher Don Showalter Jill Berryman Video Intern Coach Director, Youth & Sport Development Director, Office Operations & Special Projects Kenisha Ikener Tracie Speck Coordinator, First Impressions & Office Receptionist Rita Bickley Adminstration Manager, Finance & Administration Andrea Travelstead Jenny Johnston Assistant Director, Youth & Sport Carol Callan Assistant Director, Communications Development Women's National Team Director Samson Kayode Briana Weiss Ellis Dawson Assistant Director, Men’s National Team Assistant Director, Women's National Team Assistant Director, National Teams Caroline Williams Senior Director, Communications

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USA Basketball USA Basketball USA Basketball Standing Commit- Men’s Women’s Commit- tees Committees tees Finance Committee National Team Women's National Team Steering David Denenberg (NBA) Managing Director Committee Craig Moore (Athlete Representative) Jerry Colangelo (The committee reviews basketball matters related to Bernard Muir (NCAA) the participation of the USA Women’s National Team in the FIBA 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Olympics) World Cup Qualification Officials Advisory Panel Committee Chair: Carol Callan (USA Basketball) (Special Advisor) JD Collins (NCAA) (The committee selects athletes for USA Basket- Ruthie Bolton (At-Large) Sally Bell (Past Olympic Referee) ball teams competing in FIBA World Cup Qual- Joe Borgia (NBA) ifying competitions) Ann Rodriguez (WNBA) TBD (WNBA) Katie Smith (Athlete Representative) Chair: Sean Ford (USA Basketball) Terry Moore (Past Olympic Referee) Trajan Langdon (NBA G League) June Courteau (NCAA) Women's National Team Player Adam Simon (NBA G League) Selection Committee Gersson Rosas (At-Large) (The committee selects athletes for USA Basketball Brad Walker (NBA G League) teams competing in the FIBA 2018 World Cup and Damien Wilkins (Athlete Representative) the 2020 Olympics)

Chair: Carol Callan (USA Basketball)

Geno Auriemma (Special Advisor) Junior National Team Committee Curt Miller (WNBA) (The committee selects coaches and athletes for Penny Toler (WNBA) USA Basketball college-aged competitions, Katie Smith (Athlete Representative) which include FIBA U19 World Cups; FIBA Americas U18 Championships; and Pan Ameri- can Games.) Junior National Team Committee

Chair: (NCAA) (The committee selects coaches and athletes for Shane Battier (Athlete Representative) USA Basketball college-aged competitions, which include U23 competitions, FIBA U19 World Cups; Tony Bennett (NCAA) FIBA Americas U18 Championships; World Uni- (NCAA) versity Games; and Pan American Games.) Sean Miller (NCAA) Chair: Jennifer Rizzotti (NCAA) Karen Aston (NCAA) Developmental National Team Tonya Cardoza (NCAA) Kara Lawson Barling (Athlete Representative) Committee Wes Moore (NCAA) (The committee selects coaches and athletes for USA Basketball teams competing in FIBA Americas U16 Championships and FIBA U17 Developmental National Team World Cups. The Men's Developmental Na- Committee tional Team Committee also selects staff and (The committee selects coaches and athletes for players for the Nike Hoop Summit.) USA Basketball teams competing in the FIBA Amer- icas U16 Championships; and the FIBA U17 World

Chair: Sean Ford (USA Basketball) Cups.) Evan Daniels (At-Large) Chair: Carol Callan (USA Basketball) Eric Flannery (At-Large) Kirsten Moore (At-Large, NCAA DIII) (Athlete Representative) (Athlete Representative) John Olive (NFHS) (AAU) Damien Wilkins (Athlete Representative) Delisha Milton-Jones (Athlete Representative) Boo Williams (AAU) Kirsten Moore (At-Large, NAIA) Jill Rankin Schneider (NFSHS Representative)

100 USAUSA BasketballBasketball TodayToday ased in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Basketball A 12-member Board of Directors governs USA Basketball. is a nonprofit organization and the national governing Retired General Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Bbody for men's and women's basketball in the United Joint Chiefs of Staff, was elected USA Basketball Chairman for States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the the 2017-20 quadrennium. Also members of the Board of Direc- United States by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) tors are: NBA appointees Kim Bohuny (NBA senior vice presi- and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Bas- dent, International Basketball Operations) and Mark Tatum ketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding of (NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer); NCAA USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international com- appointees Dan Gavitt (NCAA senior vice president/basketball), petitions, as well as for some national competitions, and for the Bernard Muir (Stanford University director of athletics) and development of youth basketball initiatives that address Chris Plonsky (University of Texas Executive Senior Associate player development, coach education and safety. Athletics Director/Chief of Staff); scholastic representative Bob USA Basketball is an organization made up of Gardner (executive director, National Federation of State High organizations. There are five member categories. School Associations); national organizations representative Jim Professional: Carr (NAIA president and chief executive director); at-large • National Basketball Association representative Michele Roberts (NBPA executive director); and • National Basketball Association G League athlete representatives Chauncey Billups (2010 World Champi- • Women's National Basketball Association onship gold medalist) and Katie Smith (three-time Olympic gold Collegiate: medalist). Jerry Colangelo (USA Basketball Men’s National • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Team managing director) rounds out the board and will serve in • National Collegiate Athletic Association an ex officio capacity as past chairman. • National Junior College Athletic Association Serving since January 2001 as CEO is Jim Tooley, who has

Scholastic: Christian Petersen/Getty Images been with USA Basketball • National Federation of State High School Associations since 1993. Youth: From 2014 through • Amateur Athletic Union 2018, 2,818 men and Associate: women players and 299 • Athletes In Action coaches participated in • Basketball Travelers USA Basketball. • College Commissioners Association USA Basketball men’s • and women’s teams be- • Latin-American Basketball League of Los Angeles, CA tween 2014-18 compiled a • National Association of Basketball Coaches spectacular 187-11 win-loss • National Basketball Players Association record in FIBA and FIBA • National Basketball Retired Players Association Americas competitions, the • National Junior College Basketball Coach Association Pan American Games, • National Junior College Women’s Coach Association World University Games • National Wheelchair Basketball Association and the Nike Hoop Summit. • USA Deaf Basketball Additionally, USA 3x3 • United States Armed Forces teams posted a 75-28 win- • Women's Basketball Coaches Association. loss record in official FIBA

USA Basketball was organized in 1974 and known as and FIBA Americas 3x3 the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of competitions. America (ABAUSA). The name change to USA Basketball oc- USA Basketball ranks curred on Oct. 12, 1989, shortly after FIBA modified its rules Andrew D. Bernstein to allow professional basketball players to participate in international competitions. USA Basketball then admitted the NBA as an active member and made the change.

Above Right: Carmelo Anthony is the first American men’s basketball player to play in four Olympics. He earned gold in 2008, 2012 and 2016 and bronze in 2004.

Right: The historic 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team,” first rolled through the Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Portland with a 6-0 record. Then later in July, the U.S. squad went 8-0 to claim the 1992 Barcelona Olympics gold medal.

101 No. 1 in all five of FIBA's U19 / U18 world ranking Championships categories, including USA Basketball also combined, men's, women's, fields men's and women's boys and girls. national teams for players The USA Basketball 19 years old or younger. Youth & Sport Development FIBA now holds U19 division is tasked with the World Cups every two development of youth basket- years (2021, 2023 etc.). In ball initiatives that address 2019, the USA men and player development, coach women went undefeated to education and safety, while win gold. USA Basketball promoting, growing, and also fields teams featuring elevating the game. USA players 18 years old or The 2014 USA Men’s World Cup Team finished 7-0 in Spain, to capture the USA’s Basketball is committed to second consecutive FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medal. younger for FIBA Ameri- providing youth throughout cas U18 qualifying the country safe, fun and developmentally appropriate environments tournaments, which are to be held in 2020, 2022, etc. The USA in which they can enjoy the game. Current USA Basketball youth ini- women currently are the nine-time defending U18 gold tiatives include coach licensing and education, coach academies, re- medalists, while the men are five-time defending U18 champs. gional camps, youth clinics, Open Court programs, Women in the U17 / U16 Championships Game conferences and the U.S. Open Basketball Championships. FIBA initiated in 2010 the U17 World Cup for players USA Basketball also sanctions U.S. basketball team tours of 17 years old or younger and holds the event every two years foreign countries and foreign basketball team tours of the U.S.; (2020, 2022, etc.). In 2018, the USA men won a fifth stright as well as oversees the certification of FIBA and USA Basket- gold medal, and the women captured gold for the fourth time in ball officials and the assignment of those officials to interna- five tries. USA Basketball also selects national teams featuring tional competitions; and the licensing of players to play players 16 years old or younger for FIBA Americas U16 professionally overseas. Championships, which will be held in 2021, 2023, etc. The USA A brief synopsis of the various competitions in which USA men have claimed the gold medal in all six U16 Championships, Basketball teams participate includes: while the USA women have now claimed gold in five of the six Olympic Games editions of the event. Men's and women's Olympic basketball competition is held Nike Hoop Summit every four years (2020, 2024, etc.). For a third consecutive The Nike Hoop Summit is the country's premiere annual Olympics, the USA captured double gold at the 2016 Rio basketball game featuring USA's top male high school seniors Olympics with both the men’s and women’s teams compiling taking on a World Select Team comprised of top players from unblemished 8-0 records. The USA men have captured gold in around the world who are 19 years old or younger. Played each 15 of the 18 Olympics in which they have competed and have April, the USA owns a 15-7 series lead. The 2020 Nike Hoop compiled an incredible 138-5 record. The USA women have Summit will take place in April in Portland, Oregon. earned gold in six consecutive Olympics and boast of a sterling 58-3 record. The 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held 3x3 World Cups July 24-Aug. 9 in Toyko, Japan. FIBA initiated 3x3 competitions in 2010 and now conducts 3x3 World Cups and 3x3 U18 World Cups for men and women FIBA World Cup yearly (except in years when the Youth Olympic Games are held). The FIBA Basketball World Cup (known from 1950 until In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 3x3 will be held as an official men’s 2010 as the FIBA World Championship for Men and from 1953 to and women’s competition for the first time. The Youth Olympic 2014 as the FIBA World Championship for Women) are the Games, featuring 3x3 competition, is held every four years (2022, flagship events of FIBA competitions. Held every four years, the 2026, etc.). In 2018, the USA women finishied 7-0 to claim a sec- USA women in 2018 claimed a third straight FIBA World Cup ond straight gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, while the title, while the USA men have won gold at the past two FIBA U.S. men finished 2-2. In 2019, the USA recorded its first gold World Cups (2010 and 2014). The next FIBA Men's Basketball medal finish at a FIBA 3x3 World Cup, nd the USA men and World Cup will be in 2019 in China, while the FIBA Women's women collected the gold medas at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup. Basketball World Cup is scheduled to be held in 2022. Double-gold was again the result at the Pan American Games 3x3 competition as the USA men and women both took home top Started in 1951 for men and 1955 for women, the Pan honors.

American Games are held every four years (2019, 2023, etc.) in the year preceding the Olympics. Countries from FIBA Ameri- For information about USA Basketball, visit the official website at cas are eligible to compete. The USA men have a 90-17 overall www.usab.com and connect with us on Facebook (USABasketball, record, winning eight gold medals. The USA women have won USABYouth), (@usabasketball, @USABYouth, @USAB3x3), seven gold medals and own a 82-16 record. Instagram (@USABasketball) and YouTube (therealusabasketball).

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#4 DERRICK WHITE #5 DONOVAN MITCHELL #6 JOE HARRIS #7 MARCUS SMART

#8 HARRISON BARNES #9 JAYLEN BROWN #10 JAYSON TATUM #11 MASON PLUMLEE

#12 MYLES TURNER #13 BROOK LOPEZ #14 KHRIS MIDDLETON #15 KEMBA WALKER

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