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Message: [QUOTE="bbsamjj, post: 2475327, member: 1738"] The Parker/USA Basketball decision has been debated a ton and as others have said, the real news was made back in September when she revealed she wasn't trying out for the team anymore. Whether this breakup is because of Parker, USA Basketball, or a combo of both, it's obvious that her time with USA bball is over. She has two Olympic golds in her trophy case, and USA is so deep they could probably bring any combo of 12 and still win gold. I missed the Vandersloot news--thanks for pointing it out. As for Chelsea Gray, USA basketball has an odd of history of simply ignoring some worthy players (Becky hammon--who eventually signed with Russia, and Vickie Johnson, come to mind). Agree she is more than worthy and should be invited, though given USA's recent history with inviting young guards on the team, who knows what will come of it. Which brings me to the guards again--I think this is the time to bring in some new blood at guard for team USA. Bird and Taurasi will surely make the team, but agree with others that Augustus and Whalen should be replaced for younger options. Diggins and Gray would be my top two choices, from the list McBride and Hayes would be next. [/QUOTE]