| Shortcomings on Worlds' stage part of U.S. team's history
When it comes to the FIBA World Championship, the U.S. has won just three times in 15 tries. |
| Round-of-16 play is deep, balanced and anyone's game
Pool play at the 2010 FIBA World Championship wrapped up on Thursday, with 16 of the 24 teams in the tournament having advancing. |
| Gordon's role on U.S. team could help Clips' playoff hopes
A prominent role on the U.S. team should bode well for the Clippers' Eric Gordon come the 2010-11 season. |
| Hawks beef up frontline, add veteran center Thomas
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. |
| Penney scores 25 to guide New Zealand into next round
Kirk Penney scored 25 points as New Zealand surged into the knockout round with an 82-70 win over France on Thursday. |
 | Chef Loving The Executive Chef for U.S.A. Basketball talks about how he is helping the team bring home the gold. |
 | Chef Loving's Menu Chef Shawn Loving, who's the Executive Chef for U.S.A. Basketball, admits the French toast has been "a big hit with the team." |
 | Building Camaraderie The U.S. National team is building their friendships as they take on the world. |
 | Game Time: John Schuhmann Rick and Dennis talk with NBA.com's John Schuhmann, who's currently at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey. |
 | Coach K Praises Tunisia Head coach Mike Krzyzewski says his squad can look to the Tunisian team for examples of great effort. |
 | Durant On Knockout Stage Kevin Durant reflects on the heightened importance of games in the knockout rounds. |
 | Curry: Getting it Done Stephen Curry talks to the media after the U.S. team finished undefeated in the group stage at the Worlds. |
 | Gordon's Second Half Eric Gordon talks with the media after his great game against Tunisia. |
 | Prepping for Medal Round U.S. head coach Mike Krzyzewski says the tough game schedule will prepare the team for the medal round. |
 | Digging for Gold Matt Winer and Steve Smith discuss whether the U.S. team will advance to the gold medal game. |
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