Meanwhile, LJ talking tough for Australia

[HuskyNan]

The lady's got a lot of determination...

Jackson talks tough as Opals shine against Brazil

 

[VAMike23]

I wonder how Cambage is performing for them?

And besides Jackson who is obviously stellar, Taylor (who is out), and Cambage, do they have any other star-caliber players?

 

[psconn]

Fron the Opals website:
"For the Jayco Opals, Cambage finished with 23 points in 18 minutes of floor time, including an astonishing 8-8 shooting display from the field. She also nailed 7-8 free throws and reeled in seven rebounds."

 

[easttexastrash]

I really wish Griner were going to be there to challenge Cambage. Tina and Syl need to lock her down!

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

Obviously, I'm rooting U.S.A all the way in this coming London Olympics.. However, I can see Australia giving the USA squad a competitive game; regardless if they meet in the semis or finals. Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage (i think that is how it is spelled) are going to be a tough pair to match up with. Lauren, with her size and guard versatility will be hard to maintain when you have a true post player in Cambage down low controlling the paint. Tina and Sylvia need to make Cambage and Jackson guard them and try to wear them out. Then hopefully, team USA can lock down on the Australian guards. Foul trouble can also be an issue with Tina and Sylvia in regards to guarding Lauren Jackson.. We'll see what happens, but Team USA most definitely will beat them.. With Taylor out of these Olympics due to injuries, the USA forwards can really dominate inside.. LET'S SEE... GO USA..

 

[HuskyNan]

Obviously, I'm rooting U.S.A all the way in this coming London Olympics.. However, I can see Australia giving the USA squad a competitive game; regardless if they meet in the semis or finals. Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage (i think that is how it is spelled) are going to be a tough pair to match up with. Lauren, with her size and guard versatility will be hard to maintain when you have a true post player in Cambage down low controlling the paint. Tina and Sylvia need to make Cambage and Jackson guard them and try to wear them out. Then hopefully, team USA can lock down on the Australian guards. Foul trouble can also be an issue with Tina and Sylvia in regards to guarding Lauren Jackson.. We'll see what happens, but Team USA most definitely will beat them.. With Taylor out of these Olympics due to injuries, the USA forwards can really dominate inside.. LET'S SEE... GO USA..

Yes, well, LJ is going to have to guard Candace Parker and Maya Moore. She might be a tad tired to run roughshod over the US.

The USA is a scary good team:
DOBWNBA TEAMSCHOOLHOMETOWN

5 Seimone Augustus F 6-0 168 04/30/84 Minnesota Lynx Louisiana State Baton Rouge, LA​

6 Sue Bird G 5-9 150 10/16/80 Seattle Storm Connecticut Syosset, NY​

11 Swin Cash F 6-1 162 09/22/79 Chicago Sky Connecticut McKeesport, PA​

10 Tamika Catchings F 6-1 167 07/21/79 Indiana Fever Tennessee Duncanville, TX​

14 Tina Charles C 6-4 198 12/05/88 Connecticut Sun Connecticut Jamaica, NY​

13 Sylvia Fowles C 6-6 200 10/06/85 Chicago Sky Louisiana State Miami, FL​

9 Asjha Jones F 6-3 196 08/01/80 Connecticut Sun Connecticut Piscataway, NJ​

8 Angel McCoughtry F 6-1 160 09/10/86 Atlanta Dream Louisville Baltimore, MD​

7 Maya Moore F 6-0 170 06/11/89 Minnesota Lynx Connecticut Lawrenceville, GA​

15 Candace Parker F/C/G 6-4 175 04/19/86 Los Angeles Sparks Tennessee Naperville, IL​

12 Diana Taurasi G/F 6-0 165 06/11/82 Phoenix Mercury Connecticut Chino, CA​

4 Lindsay Whalen G 5-9 169 05/09/82 Minnesota Lynx Minnesota Hutchinson, MN​