The Spanish outplayed the US for the first quarter, and with an array of players that are all paid millions, the US was trailing by 5 early, their biggest deficit of the Olympics. This was an injured Spanish team, and they were still beating the so-called Redeem Team.
Chris Paul, for the US, fortunately was [...]

By Evan Roessle, Guest Writer
Was this to be a repeat of the 2004 Olympics in Athens? Team USA began that Gold medal game vs. an Argentinean team led by Manu Ginobilli. The US team’s inability to knock down three point field goals was evident as they lost 98-90, but what was more disturbing was [...]

The Australians played close for a while, but the Redeem Team would prove to just be too much for the Aussies.
Despite a run that brought the Aussies back to 25-24 by the end of the first quarter, and that run reminded us of an exhibition game in which the US had a tough time with [...]

Spain was supposed to be the strongest competition the US would face in these Olympics. Sometimes, though, things just aren’t as they appear.
In 2006, the Spanish team were world champions. They didn’t look like world champions in this game.
The game was riddled with turnovers by Spain, giving the US team way too many [...]

By Evan Roessle, Guest Writer
Having lost to this same Greek team four years ago in Athens, the US team was determined to redeem itself and come away victorious.
As the United States basketball team prepared for their third game in the summer Olympics, you could sense the tension.  Would the US dominance in the games come [...]

By Evan Roessle, Guest Writer
As the United States prepared for its second game of the Olympics, there was little doubt in the outcome. The US team is far superior both in athletic ability and skill compared to the team from Angola. Angola’s roster lists its tallest player at 6′8″, while the US team includes a [...]

The US basketball team started off their competition against China.  The Chinese established themselves early, letting the Americans know they should not get too complacent.  The teams in the Olympics are prepared and they are well coached.  When a team is selected from well over a billion people, you have to respect their ability.
The US [...]