Seven invitees are expected in a summer mini-camp, including Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard.
Johnny LuddenTeam USA fights off Spain to win gold
LeBron James and Kevin Durant helped lead the U.S. past Spain in a difficult gold-medal game.
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| Event Type | Event | Stage | Match |
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| Medal/Final | Men | Final | Spain 100 - 107 United States |
| Medal/Final | Men | Bronze Medal | Russia 81 - 77 Argentina |
| Medal/Final | Women | Final | France 50 - 86 United States |
| Medal/Final | Women | Bronze Medal | Russia 74 - 83 Australia |
| Men | Semifinal | United States 109 - 83 Argentina | |
| Men | Semifinal | Russia 59 - 67 Spain |
Schedule
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Dates and times are in EDT.
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With Mike Krzyzewski back as coach, the U.S. can turn its attention to players who could suit up for him over the next three years.
- U.S. basketball team driven by international …
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging talent around the globe, head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday. According to Krzyzewski, having the privilege of coaching teams that have boasted NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul does not come with a guarantee of beating competition. ...
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on ''the ultimate honor'' of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.
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By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the squad to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Krzyzewski, the Duke University coach who has amassed the most wins in U.S. college hoops, has a 61-2 record since taking over the U.S. national team in 2005, including Olympic golds in 2008 and 2012, and is riding a 50-game winning streak. ...
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Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
- Coach K return to US team no longer ruled …
Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
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DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing on Wednesday turned down an invitation to bid on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics, citing "uncertainty" over the city's long-term financial stability. One of 35 U.S. cities to receive an invitation from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Detroit is teetering on the verge of bankruptcy and would be an unlikely candidate to host the games. Detroit bid unsuccessfully to host the Olympics seven times between 1944 and 1972. ...
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(Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Tuesday his successor as coach of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic basketball team will likely be named later this year, underlining his earlier decision to leave the job. The Duke University coach, speaking to ESPN Radio, denied a report that he might stay on with the U.S. national team after a seven-year run that included two Olympic gold medals and a world championship. "My stance hasn't changed," Krzyzewski said in the telephone interview. "I've loved, loved, loved, and it's been an honor being with the USA Basketball team. ...
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Basketball Medals
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 | United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | France | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Spain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Russia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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