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Who makes USA Roster for FIBA World Cup? (Sept. 22-Oct. 1)

The USA will open against Belgium, possibly with only 7 or 8 players. Very tough!
 
MilfordHusky said:
The USA will open against Belgium, possibly with only 7 or 8 players. Very tough!
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Here is the complete US pool play schedule.

Team USA vs. Belgium | Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Puerto Rico | Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. China | Saturday, Sept. 24, 12:30 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. South Korea | Monday, Sept. 26, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
 
Plebe said:
Given the layout of the roster, it could go either way. Of course it all depends on who else among the potential 3s, 4s and 5s gets significant PT besides Wilson. All other options are very inexperienced in major competition. Atkins was on the team in Tokyo but played very little.

1-2: Gray, Plum, Loyd, Ionescu
2-3: Atkins, Laney, Copper
3-4: Stewart
4-5: Wilson, Austin, Jones, Thomas

Cheryl Reeve is an excellent coach but given the severe lack of practice time, we can expect some disjointed basketball.
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UConnCat said:
Perhaps this year USA Basketball doesn't feel it can bring along players who aren't ready to play and contribute at a high level. The USA roster is just not as loaded as in previous events.
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The "2-3" positions are ones that I'm scratching my head at a bit -- along with Thomas (who UConnCat brought up, as well -- for this team. There seems to be a bit of replication at that position with Atkins and Laney & Copper (no shade intended to Rutgers), particularly since the latter two have little experience at a tourney like this.

Could Stewie play out of position against larger teams at the 3? Or, against smaller teams, do you have Gray run the point and play some combination of Loyd, Ionescu and/or the 2-3's listed.

Still, this feels like a transitional team -- assembled as much due to circumstances -- as much as anything else. Think the next iteration (for following Olympics) will be the new benchmark.
 
eebmg said:
Here is the complete US pool play schedule.

Team USA vs. Belgium | Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Puerto Rico | Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. China | Saturday, Sept. 24, 12:30 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. South Korea | Monday, Sept. 26, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
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Thanks for this!
 
eebmg said:
Here is the complete US pool play schedule.

Team USA vs. Belgium | Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Puerto Rico | Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. China | Saturday, Sept. 24, 12:30 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. South Korea | Monday, Sept. 26, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
Team USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12 a.m. ET | ESPN+
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I am showing the US v China game is now on ESPN2
 
Dillon77 said:
The "2-3" positions are ones that I'm scratching my head at a bit -- along with Thomas (who UConnCat brought up, as well -- for this team. There seems to be a bit of replication at that position with Atkins and Laney & Copper (no shade intended to Rutgers), particularly since the latter two have little experience at a tourney like this.

Could Stewie play out of position against larger teams at the 3? Or, against smaller teams, do you have Gray run the point and play some combination of Loyd, Ionescu and/or the 2-3's listed.

Still, this feels like a transitional team -- assembled as much due to circumstances -- as much as anything else. Think the next iteration (for following Olympics) will be the new benchmark.
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On the replication at the 2-3: Atkins (5'8) is actually significantly shorter than Laney (6ft--has played from PG to PF for the Liberty) and Copper (6-1). Apparently Atkins was playing some PG for the team before Gray arrived as well.

I see Atkins has more of a true guard and long range threat. Laney is a bruiser who loves to post up and the mid range shot. Copper is the slasher.

The other options for USA at these positions were Deshields, Rhyne Howard, and Jackie Young. I don't think Deshields of Howard get you anything different than Copper and LAney. You can certainly argue Young deserves to get in over one of them, she's kind of like a combo of all three players (Atkins/Copper/Laney), but perhaps team USA didn't want to go into the tournament down 4 players [instead of 3].
 
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We should remember that Gray can play the 3 and ( depending on the matchups ) even the 4 in a pinch defensively. She could play the point on offense and switch on defense.
 
ochoopsfan said:
I am showing the US v China game is now on ESPN2
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Also showing the Sunday night game(midnight EDT going to Monday) vs Korea is also showing on my channel listing on ESPN2.

Also show the Final game on 10/1 Saturday morning at 2am EDT on ESPN2
 
Reypl21 said:
Maybe to start, but I don't see it by the time they get to the actual tournament.
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I think she will , she showed it during the olympics and shes more consistent on both ends of the ball. She's a better defender than Lloyd and i would say their shooting is about equal. Lloyd is streaky but she does not play with the same confidence with Team usa as she does in the WNBA. That's what im interested in seeing from a few of these ladies mainly Alyssa Thomas.
 
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bbsamjj said:
On the replication at the 2-3: Atkins (5'8) is actually significantly shorter than Laney (6ft--has played from PG to PF for the Liberty) and Copper (6-1). Apparently Atkins was playing some PG for the team before Gray arrived as well.

I see Atkins has more of a true guard and long range threat. Laney is a bruiser who loves to post up and the mid range shot. Copper is the slasher.

The other options for USA at these positions were Deshields, Rhyne Howard, and Jackie Young. I don't think Deshields of Howard get you anything different than Copper and LAney. You can certainly argue Young deserves to get in over one of them, she's kind of like a combo of all three players (Atkins/Copper/Laney), but perhaps team USA didn't want to go into the tournament down 4 players [instead of 3].
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Good points. Just a few (quick) comebackers:
- Yes, Jackie Young would be the synthesis of Copper, Laney and/or Atkins. Like you said, maybe the U.S.A. selection committee didn't want to take a chance on too many Aces showing up right at the start/late for the show.
I suspect we'll see Young in the mix after the World Cup and leading up to the Olympics.
  • Once again, I'm not trying to throw any shade whatsoever on Laney and/or Copper. I live in Jersey, as well, and think it's great to see these Rutgers products make their mark.
  • The overall mix of the team just seems like whatever was left in the 'fridge was put together with some very good basics, in terms of tried and true recipes. I think it''ll be more than fine in most instances.
  • However, I think the pool will expand and be vetted extensively in 2023 and early 2024.
 
Didn't think you were throwing any shade, was just pointing out I think their games are more different than you initially implied. [I also didn't realize how short Atkins is]

I definitely expect there to be a broader net for 2024, most notably people who weren't involved this round for various injury/personal reasons: Collier, Arike, A. Gray, Azura Stevens. McCowan, Kelsey Mitchell. From the college ranks: Boston, maybe Bueckers and Clark.

Unclear what SDD and EDD's futures are with the team, for different reasons.
 
bbsamjj said:
Didn't think you were throwing any shade, was just pointing out I think their games are more different than you initially implied. [I also didn't realize how short Atkins is]

I definitely expect there to be a broader net for 2024, most notably people who weren't involved this round for various injury/personal reasons: Collier, Arike, A. Gray, Azura Stevens. McCowan, Kelsey Mitchell. From the college ranks: Boston, maybe Bueckers and Clark.

Unclear what SDD and EDD's futures are with the team, for different reasons.
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Skylar was at the end of the Olympic bench, she doesn't fit well in Fiba.
Our biggest strength is the frontcourt in Fiba play.
Sue and former USA point guards set the table for the rest of the team, and we're secondary scorers.
Skylar doesn't play in that mold, and that's why Sue, Gray, and Loyd, and Diana were the ones that played in the Olympics.
 
baggerbob said:
Skylar was at the end of the Olympic bench, she doesn't fit well in Fiba.
Our biggest strength is the frontcourt in Fiba play.
Sue and former USA point guards set the table for the rest of the team, and we're secondary scorers.
Skylar doesn't play in that mold, and that's why Sue, Gray, and Loyd, and Diana were the ones that played in the Olympics.
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Skylar played like a deer in headlights during the olympics , not sure if it were nerves but she was not the same player she was this past WNBA season . Unfortunately a few players tend to get shaky during international competition versus WNBA season . This group im as nervous as ever with that as a possibility lurking.
 
WFFL said:
Skylar played like a deer in headlights during the olympics , not sure if it were nerves but she was not the same player she was this past WNBA season . Unfortunately a few players tend to get shaky during international competition versus WNBA season . This group im as nervous as ever with that as a possibility lurking.
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Speaking of her, is there a reason she didn't join the camp? Did she just opt out? (Sorry of this was covered upthread; I haven't read all the thread carefully.)
 
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MilfordHusky said:
The USA will open against Belgium, possibly with only 7 or 8 players. Very tough!
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I find it alarming that some people think a victory parade in Las Vegas is more important than joining the team in Australia:

"Five players named to the World Cup team competed in the WNBA Finals that ended Sunday, and they’re trying to make their way to Sydney. Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun, which lost the finals, and may get to Team USA before A’Ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum of the champion Aces can make it after celebrating their championship parade Tuesday in Las Vegas."

theathletic.com

Brittney Griner weighing on Team USA’s mind as it heads to Australia for World Cup

At some point during each of the last 215 days, Team USA star Breanna Stewart has had the same thought. It could be when she is changing her daughter Ruby Mae’s diaper or boarding a plane for a road game with the Seattle Storm. She’s thought of it while standing for the national anthem, while...
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Plebe said:
I find it alarming that some people think a victory parade in Las Vegas is more important than joining the team in Australia:

"Five players named to the World Cup team competed in the WNBA Finals that ended Sunday, and they’re trying to make their way to Sydney. Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun, which lost the finals, and may get to Team USA before A’Ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum of the champion Aces can make it after celebrating their championship parade Tuesday in Las Vegas."

theathletic.com

Brittney Griner weighing on Team USA’s mind as it heads to Australia for World Cup

At some point during each of the last 215 days, Team USA star Breanna Stewart has had the same thought. It could be when she is changing her daughter Ruby Mae’s diaper or boarding a plane for a road game with the Seattle Storm. She’s thought of it while standing for the national anthem, while...
theathletic.com theathletic.com
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After watching JJ for Bosnia-Herzegovina, she looks wiped. PR up 31-16 after 1Q.

Cant expect much from any of the newbies

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nwhoopfan said:
They worked hard all season for this, as well as throughout their careers. Why shouldn't they get to enjoy the victory celebration with their city?
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Uh, because they have a game to play. Are they on the team or are they not?
 
Plebe said:
Uh, because they have a game to play. Are they on the team or are they not?
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First major professional sports Championship for the city of Las Vegas. Gray was the only player on the team with a previous WNBA Title. It's kind of a big deal. Are they members of the Aces or are they not?
 
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nwhoopfan said:
First major professional sports Championship for the city of Las Vegas. Gray was the only player on the team with a previous WNBA Title. It's kind of a big deal. Are they members of the Aces or are they not?
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A parade?! I can't believe this is an argument. If it's that important they can hold it after they get back. If the residents of Las Vegas are really proud of their team, they can surely also be proud that their star players have a plane to catch to Australia.
 
If the series went to Game 5, it would've been on Tuesday. Would the 5 players from the U.S. team have not been picked if the WNBA Finals had been extended 1 more game?
 
cancontent said:
Hmmmmm. I see a few scenarios:

1) Nurse, Carleton, Colley, Achonwa and Alexander.

2) Nurse, Carleton, Colley, Achonwa and Amihere.

3) Carleton, Colley, Fields, Achonwa and Alexander/Amihere (with Nurse coming off the bench and easing into things).
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@Plebe these are tonight's starters.
 
Plebe said:
Nurse started but played only 8:36 in 1st half, had 7 points and 2 assists.

Canada up by 10 at the half over Serbia.
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Per the broadcast, they have Nurse on a minutes count. Played just under 20 minutes.

Makes sense considering this was her first game since last year and they were playing Serbia, who are very physical.
 
Plebe said:
A parade?! I can't believe this is an argument. If it's that important they can hold it after they get back. If the residents of Las Vegas are really proud of their team, they can surely also be proud that their star players have a plane to catch to Australia.
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You're talking about having a parade at least 2+ weeks after the finals, well after the hype and excitement of the finals have died down. Having the event take place in a timely manner was crucial in taking advantage of the dwindling spotlight, especially in a league that barely gets that much mainstream attention in general. It was important to have event as soon as possible and to have stars/franchise players present.

This was huge for the city and it was even bigger for the Aces organization as they attempt to garner more exposure and grow their fandom. This wasn't just some victory parade, this was a marketing event that could birth lifelong Aces fans .
 
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