2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team Mini-Camp. July 22-25, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada

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1 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team Mini-Camp July 22-25, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada

2 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team Roster NO NAME POS HGT WGT TEAM 24 Ryan Anderson F New Orleans Pelicans 46 Harrison Barnes F Golden State Warriors 28 Bradley Beal G Washington Wizards 20 Mike Conley G Memphis Grizzlies 36 DeMarcus Cousins C Sacramento Kings 42 Anthony Davis F/C New Orleans Pelicans 41 DeMar DeRozan G Toronto Raptors 25 Andre Drummond C Detroit Pistons 33 Kenneth Faried F Denver Nuggets 37 Derrick Favors F/C Utah Jazz 29 Paul George F/G Indiana Pacers 30 Taj Gibson F Chicago Bulls 31 Gordon Hayward F Utah Jazz 47 George Hill G Indiana Pacers 27 Jrue Holiday G New Orleans Pelicans 23 Kyrie Irving G Cleveland Cavaliers 35 DeAndre Jordan C Los Angeles Clippers 32 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist F Charlotte Bobcats 21 Ty Lawson G Denver Nuggets * Kawhi Leonard F/G San Antonio Spurs 22 Damian Lillard G Portland Trail Blazers 48 Doug McDermott F Creighton University 62 Greg Monroe C Detroit Pistons 39 Chandler Parsons F Houston Rockets 43 Larry Sanders C Milwaukee Bucks 44 Marcus Smart G Oklahoma State Univ. 34 Klay Thompson G Golden State Warriors 51 Dion Waiters G Cleveland Cavaliers 26 Kemba Walker G Charlotte Bobcats 50 John Wall G Washington Wizards 38 Tyler Zeller F/C Cleveland Cavaliers Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Assistant Coach: Tom Thibodeau, Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach: Monty Williams, New Orleans Pelicans Athletic Trainer: Gregg Farnam, Minnesota Timberwolves Athletic Trainer: Jon Ishop, New Orleans Pelicans *Injured and unable to participate in training sessions 2013 USA National Team Mini-Camp Schedule July / USA Training - Las Vegas, Nevada July 22 / 12-2:00 p.m. USA Training, Mendenhall Center, UNLV 2-2:30 p.m. Media Availability July 23 / 12-2:00 p.m. USA Training, Mendenhall Center, UNLV 2-2:30 p.m. Media Availability July 24 / 12-2:00 p.m. USA Training, Mendenhall Center, UNLV 2-2:30 p.m. Media Availability July 25/6:00 p.m. USA Basketball Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV Notes: All times listed are Las Vegas, Nevada (PDT) time. Practice times are subject to change. USA Basketball Staff Chairman: Jerry Colangelo CEO/Executive Director: Jim Tooley Men's National Team Director: Sean Ford Chief Media/Communications Officer: Craig Miller Director, Communications: Caroline Williams Manager, Communications: Jenny Maag Assistant Men s National Team Director: B.J. Johnson Assistant Director, National Teams Operations: Ellis Dawson Intern, Communications: John Holt Intern, Operations: Kyle Pilipovich USA Court Coaches/Select Team Coaches Director of Player Development & Scouting: Steve Wojciechowski, Duke University Staff Assistant: Jeff Capel, Duke University Staff Assistant: Mike Hopkins, Syracuse University Court Coach: Adrian Griffin, Chicago Bulls Court Coach: Randy Ayers, New Orleans Pelicans Video Coordinator: Kevin Cullen, Duke University International Scout: Arturas Karnisovas, Houston Rockets Advance Scout: Scott Simpson, Oklahoma City Thunder Advance Scout: TJ Zanin, Los Angeles Clippers Joey Fesenfeld Samson Kayode Cade Knutson Chris Leach USA Basketball Spport Staff LaWayne McGee TC Swirsky Markus Williams Connect With USA Basketball On:

3 20133 U SA A Bass ketbaa ll Men n s s Na tionaa l TeT eamm MeM edia a G uidee USA Basketball Men s National Team -- General Information Training Schedule IFC USA National Team Alphabetical Roster USA National Team Numerical Roster FIBA World Basketball Cup Notes USA Team Notes USA National Team Jersey Number History USA National Team History USA National Team Results USA National Team Timeline International, NBA, NCAA Rule Differences Dion Waiters Kemba Walker John Wall Tyler Zeller USA Basketball USA Basketball Staff & Committees USA Basketball Today USA All-Time Event Results USA Basketball Men s National Team -- Coaching Staff Jerry Colangelo, Managing Director Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach Jim Boeheim, Assistant Coach Tom Thibodeau, Assistant Coach Monty Williams, Assistant Coach USA Basketball Men s National Team Mini-Camp -- Player Profiles Ryan Anderson Harrison Barnes Bradley Beal Mike Conley DeMarcus Cousins Anthony Davis DeMar DeRozan Andre Drummond Kenneth Faried Derrick Favors Paul George Taj Gibson Gordon Hayward George Hill Jrue Holiday Kyrie Irving DeAndre Jordan Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Ty Lawson Kawhi Leonard Damian Lillard Doug McDermott Greg Monroe Chandler Parsons Larry Sanders Marcus Smart Klay Thompson MEDIA INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in the 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team. Generally, media will be permitted to view approximately the final 30 minutes of each practice and media availability with team members will be held for approximately 30 minutes following each practice. For information about USA Basketball Men's National Team please contact Craig Miller, or another member of USA Basketball's communications staff. Craig Miller, USA Basketball, Chief Communications Director Cellular: / camiller@usabasketball.com Caroline Williams, USA Basketball, Director,Communications Cellular: / cwilliams@usabasketball.com Jenny Maag, USA Basketball, Manager, Communications Cellular: / jmaag@usabasketball.com John Holt, USA Basketball, Intern, Communications Cellular: / jholt@usabasketball.com Mark Broussard, NBA, Senior Dir., Basketball Communications Cellular: (201) / mbroussard@nba.com USA Basketball Communications USA Basketball Office: USA Basketball Fax: USA Basketball Men s National Team 1

4 USU SA BaB askk etball l M en n s s N ationn al l Teaa m -- USA ALPHABETICAL ROSTER -- NO NAME POS HGT WGT DOB CURRENT TEAM / COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL 24 Ryan Anderson F /06/88 New Orleans Pelicans / California 46 Harrison Barnes F /30/92 Golden State Warriors / North Carolina 28 Bradley Beal G /28/93 Washington Wizards / Florida 20 Mike Conley G /11/87 Memphis Grizzlies / Ohio State 36 DeMarcus Cousins C /13/90 Sacramento Kings / Kentucky 42 Anthony Davis F/C /11/93 New Orleans Pelicans / Kentucky 41 DeMar DeRozan G /07/89 Toronto Raptors / USC 25 Andre Drummond C /10/93 Detroit Pistons / Connecticut 33 Kenneth Faried F /19/89 Denver Nuggets / Morehead State 37 Derrick Favors F/C /15/91 Utah Jazz / Georgia Tech 29 Paul George F/G /02/90 Indiana Pacers / Fresno State 30 Taj Gibson F /24/85 Chicago Bulls / USC 31 Gordon Hayward F /23/90 Utah Jazz / Butler 47 George Hill G /04/86 Indiana Pacers / IUPUI 27 Jrue Holiday G /12/90 New Orleans Pelicans / UCLA 23 Kyrie Irving G /23/92 Cleveland Cavaliers / Duke 35 DeAndre Jordan C /21/88 Los Angeles Clippers / Texas A&M 32 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist F /26/93 Charlotte Bobcats / Kentucky 21 Ty Lawson G /03/87 Denver Nuggets / North Carolina * Kawhi Leonard F/G /29/91 San Antonio Spurs / San Diego State 22 Damian Lillard G /15/90 Portland Trail Blazers / Weber State 48 Doug McDermott F /03/92 Creighton University (2014) 62 Greg Monroe C /04/90 Detroit Pistons / Georgetown 39 Chandler Parsons F /25/88 Houston Rockets / Florida 43 Larry Sanders C /21/88 Milwaukee Bucks / VCU 44 Marcus Smart G /06/94 Oklahoma State University (2016) 34 Klay Thompson G /08/90 Golden State Warriors / Washington State 51 Dion Waiters G /10/91 Cleveland Cavaliers / Syracuse 26 Kemba Walker G /08/90 Charlotte Bobcats / Connecticut 50 John Wall G /06/90 Washington Wizards / Kentucky 38 Tyler Zeller F/C /17/90 Cleveland Cavaliers / North Carolina Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Assistant Coach: Tom Thibodeau, Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach: Monty Williams, New Orleans Pelicans Athletic Trainer: Gregg Farnam, Minnesota Timberwolves Athletic Trainer: Jon Ishop, New Orleans Pelicans *Injured and unable to participate in training sessions USA Basketball Men s National Team

5 USU SA BaB askk etball l M en n s s N ationn al l Teaa m -- USA NUMERICAL ROSTER -- NO NAME POS HGT WGT DOB CURRENT TEAM / COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL 20 Mike Conley G /11/87 Memphis Grizzlies / Ohio State 21 Ty Lawson G /03/87 Denver Nuggets / North Carolina 22 Damian Lillard G /15/90 Portland Trail Blazers / Weber State 23 Kyrie Irving G /23/92 Cleveland Cavaliers / Duke 24 Ryan Anderson F /06/88 New Orleans Pelicans / California 25 Andre Drummond C /10/93 Detroit Pistons / Connecticut 26 Kemba Walker G /08/90 Charlotte Bobcats / Connecticut 27 Jrue Holiday G /12/90 New Orleans Pelicans / UCLA 28 Bradley Beal G /28/93 Washington Wizards / Florida 29 Paul George F/G /02/90 Indiana Pacers / Fresno State 30 Taj Gibson F /24/85 Chicago Bulls / USC 31 Gordon Hayward F /23/90 Utah Jazz / Butler 32 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist F /26/93 Charlotte Bobcats / Kentucky 33 Kenneth Faried F /19/89 Denver Nuggets / Morehead State 34 Klay Thompson G /08/90 Golden State Warriors / Washington State 35 DeAndre Jordan C /21/88 Los Angeles Clippers / Texas A&M 36 DeMarcus Cousins C /13/90 Sacramento Kings / Kentucky 37 Derrick Favors F/C /15/91 Utah Jazz / Georgia Tech 38 Tyler Zeller F/C /17/90 Cleveland Cavaliers / North Carolina 39 Chandler Parsons F /25/88 Houston Rockets / Florida 41 DeMar DeRozan G /07/89 Toronto Raptors / USC 42 Anthony Davis F/C /11/93 New Orleans Pelicans / Kentucky 43 Larry Sanders C /21/88 Milwaukee Bucks / VCU 44 Marcus Smart G /06/94 Oklahoma State University (2016) 46 Harrison Barnes F /30/92 Golden State Warriors / North Carolina 47 George Hill G /04/86 Indiana Pacers / IUPUI 48 Doug McDermott F /03/92 Creighton University (2014) 50 John Wall G /06/90 Washington Wizards / Kentucky 51 Dion Waiters G /10/91 Cleveland Cavaliers / Syracuse 62 Greg Monroe C /04/90 Detroit Pistons / Georgetown * Kawhi Leonard F/G /29/91 San Antonio Spurs / San Diego State Managing Director: Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Assistant Coach: Tom Thibodeau, Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach: Monty Williams, New Orleans Pelicans Athletic Trainer: Gregg Farnam, Minnesota Timberwolves Athletic Trainer: Jon Ishop, New Orleans Pelicans *Injured and unable to participate in training sessions 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team 3

6 FIF IBA A World d Baskee tball l Cupp - - J ust t tht he FaF actt s - - SITE: Barcelona and Madrid, Spain DATES: August 30-September 14, 2014 GOLD MEDAL GAME: September 14, 2014 USA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ROSTER: TBD EVENT WEB SITE: 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup SITES OF COMPETITION: Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Seville, Spain EVENT OVERVIEW: The FIBA Basketball World Cup, known from 1950 until 2010 as the FIBA World Championship, is the flagship event of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The field has been expanded from 16 to 24 for QUALIFIED NATIONS (2): Spain, the host country; United States, which earned its berth by virtue of claiming the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics; The remaining 22 teams will be determined through FIBA's five zone qualifying tournaments (see below for qualifying tournament details). COUNTRIES QUALIFYING FOR THE 2014 FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP COMPETITION: Host Country: Spain 2012 Olympic Champion: United States FIBA Africa: 3 teams qualify - August 20-31, Cote d'ivoire FIBA Americas: 4 teams qualify - August 30-September 11, Venezuela FIBA Asia: 3 team qualify - August 1-11, Philippines FIBA Europe: 6 teams qualify - September 4-22, Slovenia FIBA Oceania: 2 teams qualify - August FIBA Wildcard Selections: 4 teams selected by FIBA qualify as wildcards for 2014 World Cup. Men's FIBA World Championships Summary of Finishes Gold Silver Bronze *Yugoslavia United States Soviet Union Brazil Argentina Spain Russia Greece Turkey Chile Croatia Germany Lithuania Philippines *In 1998 Yugoslavia included only Montenegro and Serbia USA Basketball Men s National Team

7 20133 U SA A Natioo nal l TeT eam m Notee s USA Men's National Teams History Since first fielding in 1992 a team of legendary NBA stars, USA Basketball National Teams featuring NBA players have competed in 15 international basketball competitions and compiled a recording official competitions, while also posting a record of 42-1 in exhibition games. Of all the wins and all the records established by these teams, no statistic has been more followed than the margin of victory. The biggest margin of victory for a competition was recorded by the 1992 Dream Team in the Tournament of the Americas which served as the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament. In its six games, the U.S. posted an average margin of victory of an eye-popping 51.5 ppg The largest margin of victory in a single game for a USA National Team is 79 points and was accomplished in the very first game featuring NBA stars in USA Basketball's red, white and blue uniforms. The USA Basketball "Dream Team" in its first game of the 1992 Tournament of the Americas in Portland, Oregon, romped past Cuba (June 28, 1992). Team Record / Margin Of Victory 2012 Olympic Team 8-0/ 32.1 points a game 2010 World Championship Team 9-0/ 24.6 points a game 2008 Olympic Team 8-0 / 27.9 points a game 2007 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 39.5 points a game 2006 World Championship Team 8-1 / 20.5 points a game 2004 Olympic Team 5-3 / 4.6 points a game 2003 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 30.9 points a game 2002 World Championship Team 6-3 / 16.9 points a game 2001 Goodwill Games Team 5-0 / 36.2 points a game 2000 Olympic Team 8-0 / 21.6 points a game 1999 FIBA Americas Champ. Team 10-0 / 31.6 points a game 1996 Olympic Team 8-0 / 32.3 points a game 1994 World Championship Team 8-0 / 37.7 points a game 1992 Olympic Team 8-0 / 43.8 points a game 1992 Olympic Qualifying Team 6-0 / 51.5 points a game How Did This All Happen? NBA players first represented the U.S. in international basketball at the 1992 Tournament of the Americas in Portland, Ore., the Olympic qualifying tournament for FIBA s Americas Zone (North, South and Central America and the Caribbean). But how did NBA players become eligible for FIBA competitions? Until 1989, FIBA's rules for international competitions prevented only NBA players from participating in the Olympics or World Championships. Teams representing the USA at the Olympics ( ) and World Championships ( ) consisted of collegians or Amateur Athletic Union players. After a vote to change the rule fell just short (31-27, with 16 federations abstaining) of passing on June 30, 1986, a proposal to allow "open competition" overwhelmingly passed by a vote of on April 7, 1989, at a specially convened FIBA World Congress. That vote cleared the way for NBA players' participation in FIBA events. Approximately 38 months later, USA Basketball sent its now legendary Dream Team to the 1992 Tournament of the American and then the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The USA collection of NBA superstars at the 92 Tournament of the Americas rolled to a perfect 6-0 mark and earned a berth in the Olympics. The famed squad then finished 8-0 to capture the Olympic gold medal by an average point difference of 43.8 points a game, and spurred by the Dream Team, the popularity of basketball reached an all-time high FIBA World Basketball Cup Breakdown The 2014 FIBA World Cup will be held August 30 - September 14, 2014, in Spain. For the first time 24 teams are competing in the World Cup. The breakdown of the 24 teams that will compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup are as follows: 1. SPAIN (Host Country) 2. USA (2012 Olympic Champion) Top 3 Finishing Teams at 2013 Africa Zone Championship Top 3 Finishing Teams at 2013 Asia Zone Championship Top 4 Finishing Teams at 2013 Americas Zone Championship Top 6 Finishing Teams at 2013 European Zone Championship Top 2 Finishing Teams at 2013 Oceania Zone Championship 4 teams selected by FIBA as 2014 FIBA Wildcard Selections USA Basketball Experience USA Basketball experience is plentiful among the USA team members with 21 of the 30 owning prior USA Basketball playing experience. Anthony Davis leads the way as a gold medalist with the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. Nine players DeMarcus Cousins, DeMar DeRozan, Derrick Favors, Paul George, Taj Gibson, Gordon Hayward, Jrue Holiday, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, were all members of the 2012 USA Basketball Select Team that trained against the U.S. Olympic Team during its July 6-11 training in Las Vegas. Players possessing USA Basketball team experience as high school seniors as members of the USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that competed in the annual Nike Hoop Summit are Harrison Barnes (2010), Bradley Beal (2011), Cousins (2009), Davis (2011), DeRozan (2008), Andre Drummond (2010), Holiday (2008), Irving (2010), Michael 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team 5

8 Kidd-Gilchrist (2011), Greg Monroe (2008) and John Wall (2010). Walker and Zeller participated as collegians on the 2010 USA Select Team that trained against the gold medalist 2010 USA World Championship Team. Selected to play on other USA Basketball teams were Beal (2010 U17 World Championship, 2009 U16 Championship); Conley (2005 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival- White Team); Cousins (2007 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival-Blue Team); Drummond (2010 U17 World Championship, 2009 U16 Championship); Hayward (2009 U19 World Championship); Holiday (2007 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival-Blue Team); Jordan (2007 U19 World Championship); Kidd-Gilchrist (2010 MU17 World Championship); McDermott (2013 USA World University Games Team, 2011 USA U19 World Championship Team); Monroe (2007 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival-White Team); Smart (2013 USA U19 World Championship Team, 2012 USA U18 Championship Team); Thompson (2009 U19 World Championship); and Walker (2008 U18 Championship). USA Coaching Staff Rerun Since restructuring the USA Basketball Men s National Team program following the 2004 Athens Olympics, three factors have been constant and those are the successful combination of USA Basketball National Team managing director Jerry Colangelo, USA National Team head coach Mike Krzyzewski and USA National Team assistant coach Jim Boeheim. Colangelo, Krzyzewski and Boeheim, led the American men to a 37-1 win-loss record between and the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Between , the trio directed the USA Basketball Men's National Team to a perfect 26-0 record and gold medal finishes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2012 London Olympics All together, since becoming involved with the USA National Team, the program has logged a remarkable 62-1 record. USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo officially announced on May 23, 2013, that Basketball Hall of Fame mentor Krzyzewski would return as head coach of the USA Basketball Men's National Team program for , and on June 10, 2013, announced that Boeheim was returning as one of the USA s three assistant coaches. About four years ago I was asked about Coach K s return and what I said then is still true now - when you have a good thing going you don t mess with it, said Colangelo. I m delighted to announce that Coach K has agreed to return as head coach of the USA Basketball Men s National Team for , and I really can t be more pleased and excited. He was and still is the right man to coach the USA National Team. We ve seen the value of continuity and Coach K s return gives our national team program another four years of continuity. Together we have been able to build on the program s successes of each year and again establish the United States as the world s number one basketball country. Repeating our performances from the previous four years, which included winning gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 London Olympics, will be quite a challenge, but it is one we look forward to undertaking. USA Basketball's National Team program during the threeyear period between 2006 and 2008 compiled a striking 37-1 overall win-loss record and just as importantly reestablished the USA team and its members as positive ambassadors for the United States and the sport. The USA squad culminated the quadrennium by finishing 8-0 to reclaim the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the USA's first gold in a major international competition since In the team s first competition of the cycle, Krzyzewski, Boeheim, McMillan and then Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano, who filled in for D Antoni who was unable to travel because of back issues, won the FIBA World Championship and the U.S. finished 9-0 to capture the world title. On Top Of The World The USA men remain on top of the FIBA world rankings with an 952 rating, while Spain (870) is No. 2, Argentina (498) is No. 3, Greece (418) is No. 4 and Lithuania (406) closes out the top five. Russia (363), Turkey (302), France (260), Brazil (254) and Australia (234) rank sixth through 10th. In fact, the United States ranks No. 1 in all five of FIBA's world ranking categories, including combined, men's, women's, boys and girls. The FIBA rankings are calculated within the scope of a two Olympic Games cycle (including qualifying competitions at FIBA Zone level). The weighing of the U18 and U16 Zone Championships have been adapted to frequency of competitions. Whenever a new championship is played the oldest championship of that category drops out. The FIBA Ranking is then recalculated. Since 2008, USA Basketball men s and women s teams have compiled a sterling win-loss record in FIBA or FIBA Americas competitions. USA teams are the current men s and women s champions of the Olympics and the FIBA World Championships; FIBA men s and women s U19 world champions; the men s and women s title holders for the FIBA U17 World Championships; and the men s and women s U18 and U16 FIBA Americas champions USA Basketball Men s National Team

9 #4 U SA M e n s NaN at ioi on a l T e a m - J e r sey e y N u mbm be r s Tyson Chandler (2012 OLY); Chauncey Billups (2010 WC); Carlos Boozer (2008 OLY); Chauncey Billups (2007 OLYQ); Joe Johnson (2006 WC); Allen Iverson (2004 OLY); Allen Iverson (2003 OLYQ); Michael Finley (2002 WC); Andre Miller (2001 GWG); Steve Smith (2000 OLY); Steve Smith (1999 OLYQ); Charles Barkley (1996 OLY); Joe Dumars (1994 WC); Christian Laettner (1992 OLY). #10 Kobe Bryant (2012 OLY); Danny Granger (2010 WC); Kobe Bryant (2008 Oly); Kobe Bryant (2007 OLYQ); Chris Paul (2006 WC); Emeka Okafor (2004 Oly); Mike Bibby (2003 OLYQ); Reggie Miller (2002 WC); Wally Szczerbiak (2001 GWG); Kevin Garnett (2000 Oly); Kevin Garnett (1999 OLYQ); Reggie Miller (1996 Oly); Reggie Miller (1994 WC); Clyde Drexler (1992 Oly). #5 Kevin Durant (2012 OLY); Kevin Durant (2010 WC); Jason Kidd (2008 OLY); Jason Kidd (2007 OLYQ); Kirk Hinrich (2006 WC); Stephon Marbury (2004 OLY); Jason Kidd (2003 OLYQ); Baron Davis (2002 WC); Baron Davis (2001 GWG); Jason Kidd (2000 OLY); Jason Kidd (1999 OLYQ); Grant Hill (1996 OLY); Mark Price (1994 WC); David Robinson (1992 OLY). #6 LeBron James (2012 OLY); Derrick Rose (2010 WC); LeBron James (2008 OLY); LeBron James (2007 OLYQ); LeBron James (2006 WC); Dwyane Wade (2004 OLY); Tracy McGrady (2003 OLYQ); Andre Miller (2002 WC); Jason Terry (2001 GWG); Allan Houston (2000 OLY); Allan Houston (1999 OLYQ); Anfernee Hardaway (1996 OLY); Derrick Coleman (1994 WC); Patrick Ewing (1992 OLY). #7 Russell Westbrook (2012 OLY); Russell Westbrook (2010 WC); Deron Williams (2008 OLY); Deron Williams (2007 OLYQ); Antawn Jamison (2006 WC); Carlos Boozer (2004 OLY); Jermaine O Neal (2003 OLYQ); Jermaine O Neal (2002 WC); Rashard Lewis (2001 GWG); Alonzo Mourning (2000 OLY); Richard Hamilton (1999 OLYQ); David Robinson (1996 OLY); Shawn Kemp (1994 WC); Larry Bird (1992 OLY). #8 Deron Williams (2012 OLY); Rudy Gay (2010 WC); Michael Redd (2008 OLY); Michael Redd (2007 OLYQ); Shane Battier (2006 WC); Carmelo Anthony (2004 OLY); Vince Carter (2003 OLYQ); Antonio Davis (2002 WC); Jermaine O Neal (2001 GWG); Tim Hardaway (2000 OLY); Tim Hardaway (1999 OLYQ); Scottie Pippen (1996 OLY, 1992 OLY); Steve Smith (1994 WC). #9 Andre Iguodala (2012 OLY); Andre Iguodala (2010 WC); Dwyane Wade (2008 OLY); Tayshaun Prince (2007 OLYQ); Dwyane Wade (2006 WC); LeBron James (2004 OLY); Nick Collison (2003 OLYQ); Paul Pierce (2002 WC); Kenyon Martin (2001 GWG); Vince Carter (2000 OLY); Tom Gugliotta (1999 OLYQ); Mitch Richmond (1996 Oly); Dan Majerle (1994 WC); Michael Jordan (1992 OLY). #11 Kevin Love (2012 OLY); Stephen Curry (2010 WC); Dwight Howard (2008 OLY); Dwight Howard (2007 OLYQ); Chris Bosh (2006 WC); Shawn Marion (2004 OLY); Kenyon Martin (2003 OLYQ); Shawn Marion (2002 WC); Shawn Marion (2001 GWG); Vin Baker (2000 OLY); Vin Baker (1999 OLYQ); Karl Malone (1996 OLY, 1992 OLY); Kevin Johnson (1994 WC). #12 James Harden (2012 OLY); Eric Gordon (2010 WC); Chris Bosh (2008 OLY); Amar e Stoudemire (2007 OLYQ); Dwight Howard (2006 WC); Amar e Stoudemire (2004 OLY); Ray Allen (2003 OLYQ); Jay Williams (2002 WC); Mike Miller (2001 GWG); Ray Allen (2000 OLY); Wally Szczerbiak (1999 OLYQ); John Stockton (1996 OLY, 1992 OLY); Dominique Wilkins (1994 WC). #13 Chris Paul (2012 OLY); Kevin Love (2010 WC); Chris Paul (2008 OLY); Mike Miller (2007 OLYQ); Brad Miller (2006 WC); Tim Duncan (2004 OLY); Tim Duncan (2003 OLYQ); Ben Wallace (2002 WC); Shane Battier (2001 GWG); Antonio McDyess (2000 OLY); Tim Duncan (1999 OLYQ); Shaquille O'Neal (1996 OLY); Shaquille O Neal (1994 WC); Chris Mullin (1992). #14 Anthony Davis (2012 OLY); Lamar Odom (2010 WC); Tayshaun Prince (2008 OLY); Tyson Chandler (2007 OLYQ); Elton Brand (2006 WC); Lamar Odom (2004 OLY); Elton Brand (2003 OLYQ); Elton Brand (2002 WC); Marcus Fizer (2001 GWG); Gary Payton (2000 OLY, 1996 OLY); Gary Payton (1999 OLYQ); Alonzo Mourning (1994 WC); Charles Barkley (1992 OLY). #15 Carmelo Anthony (2012 OLY); Tyson Chandler (2010 WC); Carmelo Anthony (2008 OLY); Carmelo Anthony (2007 OLYQ); Carmelo Anthony (2006 WC); Richard Jefferson (2004 OLY); Richard Jefferson (2003 OLYQ); Raef LaFrentz (2002 WC); Calvin Booth (2001 GWG); Shareef Abdur-Rahim (2000 OLY); Elton Brand (1999 OLYQ); Hakeem Olajuwon (1996 OLY); Larry Johnson (1994 WC); Earvin Johnson (1992 OLY). LEGEND: GWG-Goodwill Games; OLY-Olympics; OLYQ-FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier); WC-FIBA World Championship 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team 7

10 Since USA Basketball instigated its men s national team program in 2005, USA national teams have compiled a 62-1 overall win-loss record, and have captured gold at the 2012 London Olympics, 2010 FIBA World Championship, 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, while earning a bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship London Olympics The 2012 version of the U.S. Olympic Men s Basketball Team was an electrifying, high-octane scoring team. An 8-0 record, a second consecutive Olympic gold medal showing, and an average margin of victory of 32.1 points a game, were just some of the impressive numbers the men compiled in London. Featuring a 12-man roster overflowing with basketball talents, the golden 2012 U.S. team featured five members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team - Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Deron Williams; five members of the 2010 USA World Championship Team - Tyson Chandler, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook; and two USA National Team newcomers Anthony Davis and James Harden. The team was again under the expert handling of USA Basketball National Team Managing Director Jerry Colangelo, Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and assistant coaches Jim Boeheim, Mike D Antoni and Nate McMillan. USU SA A BaB askee tb all l MeM en n s s NaN ati onal l TeT eam m Hiss to ryy The U.S. in preliminary play recorded a win over France, a rout of overmatched Tunisia, a record setting win over Nigeria, a hard-fought win against Lithuania, and a win over rival Argentina. A triple-double from James helped the U.S overpower Australia and advance to the semifinals. The USA finished off Argentina in the semis to advance to the gold medal game. In a game that featured 16 lead changes and six tied scores, 30 points from Durant led a balanced attack that helped the U.S fight off Spain for a win to capture the Olympic gold medal. The 2012 USA National Team went 5-0 during its pre- Olympics tour. The U.S. beat Dominican Republic Las Vegas, Nev., downed Brazil in Washington, D.C.; upended Great Britain in Manchester, England; slipped past Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBA/Getty Images Argentina in Barcelona, Spain, and closed out its tour with a victory over Spain in Barcelona FIBA World Championship Without a single member of the 2008 Olympic gold medal team listed on its roster, the strength of the USA Basketball National Team program that Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski had developed was proven at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, as the Americans finished 9-0 to win gold and capture the USA's first gold medal at the event since Kevin Durant was named the MVP of the 10 World Championship after setting a USA World Championship scoring record with 205 points in nine games for a record 22.8 ppg., while adding 6.1 rpg., and shooting 55.6 percent from the field, 45.6 percent from 3-point, and 91.2 percent from the foul line. Relying on its depth and aggressive defensive play, the USA won its nine games by an average of 24.6 points a game. The U.S. defense limited its foes to just 68.2 points a game and 38.1 percent shooting overall. The U.S. opened preliminary round play with a win over Croatia, and followed that up with a victory over Slovenia, a win over Brazil, an victory over Iran and a victory against Tunisia. Defeating Africa champ Angola in the Eight-Finals, the American men defeated Russia in the quarterfinals, then earned an win versus Lithuania. In the gold medal game against host and undefeated Turkey, the U.S. recorded an victory to finish undefeated and claim gold USA Basketball Men s National Team

11 Selected to represent the United States at the FIBA World Championship were: Chauncey Billups; Tyson Chandler; Stephen Curry; Durant; Rudy Gay; Eric Gordon; Danny Granger; Andre Iguodala; Kevin Love; Lamar Odom; Derrick Rose; and Russell Westbrook. The USA National Team went 4-0 during its pre-world Championship tour. The U.S. beat France in New York, New York; then handled Lithuania in Madrid, Spain, edged Spain in Madrid,; and defeated Greece in Athens, Greece Beijing Olympics The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team s 8-0 record and gold medal show was the culmination of three years of preparation, commitment and effort. Building a USA National Team program that ultimately consisted of 33 of this country s best players, and the very best coaches, USA Basketball proceeded to create a true USA National Team program that sought a three-year commitment from its coaches and players. Of the 12 players named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, six were part of the 2006 USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team, and eight were part of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship that qualified the U.S. for the 2008 Olympics. Three players - Anthony, Dwight Howard and James, were members of both teams. The Americans opened the Beijing competition facing host China and in one of the most viewed basketball games of alltime and earned a victory. The USA followed that up with preliminary round wins over Angola (97-76); Greece (92-69); Spain (119-82); and Germany (106-57). Meeting Australia in the quarterfinals, the USA rolled to a lopsided victory Olympic champ Argentina took on the U.S. in the semifinals and fell by a score of Meeting 2006 World Champion Spain in the gold medal game, the U.S. fought to a win to keep its record spotless and earn gold. In claiming the gold, the USA featured a true team that was 12 deep. Five players finished with double digit scoring averages and eight players averaged between 16.0 ppg. and 8.0 ppg. The USA s offensive effort was paced by Dwyane Wade, 16.0 ppg.; James, 15.5 ppg.; Bryant, 15.0 ppg.; Anthony, 11.5 ppg.; and Howard, 10.9 ppg. Chris Bosh added 9.1 ppg., Williams and Paul each contributed 8.0 ppg. Bosh led the USA s rebounding grabbing 6.1 boards a game, while Howard added 5.8 rpg., James averaged 5.3 rpg. and Anthony hauled in another 4.2 rpg. The USA shared the ball well as was evident by the assists averages - Paul, 4.1 apg.; James, 3.8 apg.; Deron Williams, 2.8 apg.; Bryant, 2.1 apg.; and Jason Kidd, 2.0 apg. Among the 12 teams, the USA finished ranked first in 11of 19 statistical categories, and ranked second in another four. The U.S. also won all five of its exhibition games during its pre-olympic tour The U.S. defeated Canada (120-65) in Las Vegas, Nevada, downed Turkey (114-82) and Lithuania (120-84) in Macao, China, then handed out setbacks to Russia (89-64) and Australia (87-76) in Shanghai FIBA Americas Championship The 2007 USA Team rumbled over its opposition at the FIBA Americas Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, and finished 10-0 to win gold and capture one of the FIBA Americas zone's two qualifying berths for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Americans earned preliminary round wins over Venezuela (112-69); U.S. Virgin Islands (123-59); Canada (113-63); and Brazil (113-76). Advancing to the second round, the USA rolled to victories against Mexico ( ), Puerto Rico (117-78); Uruguay (118-79) and over previously unbeaten Argentina (91-76). Moving on to semifinal,s the USA handed Puerto Rico a setback. In the gold medal contest, the U.S. handed Argentina a lopsided setback to remain perfect and claim gold. In winning its 10 games in just 12 days, the USA averaged ppg. and defeated its 10 opponents by an average of 39.5 ppg., the largest margin by a national squad since the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team defeated its opponents by 43.8 ppg. The USA team led the FIBA Americas Championship team statistical rankings in 13 of 17 categories. An astounding 61.7 percent of the team's made field goals were assisted on. Members of the 2007 USA FIBA Americas Championship Team were: Carmelo Anthony; Chauncey Billups; Kobe Bryant; Tyson Chandler; Dwight Howard; LeBron James; Jason Kidd; Mike miller; Tayshaun Prince; Michael Redd; Amaré Stoudemire; and Deron Williams. Statistically, there were plenty of impressive individual stat lines. Anthony led the team's potent scoring attack averaging 21.2 ppg., James posted 18.1 ppg., Bryant added 15.3 ppg., Redd averaged 14.4 ppg., while Stoudemire and Howard posted 11.1 ppg. and 10.0 ppg., respectively FIBA World Championship The 2006 FIBA World Championship, expanded to 24 teams for the first time, proved to be the most competitive and exciting ever. Spain emerged as the 2006 World Champions after defeating Argentina in the semifinals, then Greece in the gold medal game. The U.S., after falling to Greece in the other semifinal game, rebounded and beat 2004 Olympic champ Argentina in the bronze medal game. Finishing with an 8-1 overall record, as a team, the U.S. finished ranked among the top leading teams in almost every offensive statistical category at the 2006 World Championship. The USA finished ranked first in scoring offense (103.6), first in field goal percentage (.503) and first in assists (18.78). Carmelo Anthony led the team in scoring averaging 19.9 ppg., while Dwyane Wade added 19.3 ppg., and LeBron James contributed 13.9 ppg. Chris Paul led the U.S. in assists handing out 4.89 apg., James and Dwight Howard paced the USA effort on the glass snatching 4.8 rpg. and 4.7 rpg., respectively. The USA World Championship Team was comprised of players who were part of the USA National Team program. Opening training July 19 in Las Vegas, a team of 14 finalists went 5-0 in its pre-world Championship tour. Selected for the 2006 USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team were: Anthony; Shane Battier; Chris Bosh; Elton Brand; Kirk Hinrich; Howard; James; Antawn Jamison; Joe Johnson; Brad Miller; Paul; and Wade USA Basketball Men s National Team 9

12 U S A N a t i o n a l T e a ms s A l l-l -TT i me m e R e s u l t s( ) 2012 Olympic Games (8-0) London, England 7/29 USA 98 France /31 USA 110 Tunisia /2 USA 156 Nigeria /4 USA 99 Lithuania /6 USA 126 Argentina /8 USA 119 Australia /10 USA 109 Argentina /12 USA 107 Spain FIBA World Championship (9-0) Istanbul, Turkey 8/28 USA 106 Croatia /28 USA 99 Slovenia /30 USA 70 Brazil /01 USA 88 Iran /02 USA 92 Tunisia /06 USA 121 Angola /09 USA 89 Russia /11 USA 89 Lithuania /12 USA 81 Turkey Olympic Games (8-0) Beijing, China 8/24 USA 118 Spain /22 USA 101 Argentina /20 USA 116 Australia /18 USA 106 Germany /16 USA 119 Spain /14 USA 92 Greece /12 USA 97 Angola /10 USA 101 China FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) Las Vegas, Nevada 9/02 USA 118 Argentina /01 USA 135 Puerto Rico /30 USA 91 Argentina /29 USA 118 Uruguay /28 USA 117 Puerto Rico /27 USA 127 Mexico /26 USA 113 Brazil /25 USA 113 Canada /23 USA 123 U.S. Virgin Islands /22 USA 112 Venezuela FIBA World Championship (8-1) Saitama, Japan 9/ 2 USA 96 Argentina / 1 Greece 101 USA /30 USA 85 Germany /27 USA 113 Australia /24 USA 103 Senegal /23 USA 94 Italy /22 USA 114 Slovenia /20 USA 121 China /19 USA 111 Puerto Rico Olympic Games (5-3) Athens, Greece 8/28 USA 104 Lithuania /27 Argentina 89 USA /26 USA 102 Spain /23 USA 89 Angola /21 Lithuania 94 USA /19 USA 89 Australia /17 USA 77 Greece /15 Puerto Rico 92 USA FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) San Juan, Puerto Rico 8/31 USA 106 Argentina /30 USA 87 Puerto Rico /28 USA 91 Puerto Rico /27 USA 96 Mexico /26 USA 94 Argentina /25 USA 111 Canada /23 USA 113 U.S. Virgin Islands /22 USA 98 Venezuela /21 USA 111 Dominican Republic /20 USA 110 Brazil FIBA World Championship (6-3) Indianapolis, Indiana 9/7 Spain 81 USA /6 USA 84 Puerto Rico /5 Yugoslavia 81 USA /4 Argentina 87 USA /3 USA 110 New Zealand /2 USA 106 Russia /31 USA 84 China /30 USA 104 Germany /29 USA 110 Algeria Goodwill Games (5-0) Brisbane, Australia 9/9 USA 91 Argentina /8 USA 106 Brazil 98 (OT) + 8 9/5 USA 111 Cuba /4 USA 97 Argentina /3 USA 132 Mexico Olympic Games (8-0) Sydney, Australia 10/1 USA 85 France /29 USA 85 Lithuania /28 USA 85 Russia /25 USA 119 China /23 USA 102 New Zealand /21 USA 85 Lithuania /19 USA 93 Italy /17 USA 106 France FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier) (10-0) San Juan, Puerto Rico 7/25 USA 92 Canada /24 USA 88 Argentina /22 USA 115 Puerto Rico /21 USA 83 Venezuela /20 USA 90 Brazil /19 USA 107 Dominican Republic /18 USA 88 Cuba /17 USA 103 Argentina /16 USA 94 Canada /15 USA 118 Uruguay USA Basketball Men s National Team

13 1996 Olympic Games (8-0) Atlanta, Georgia 8/3 USA 95 Yugoslavia /1 USA 101 Australia /30 USA 98 Brazil /28 USA 102 Croatia /26 USA 133 China /24 USA 104 Lithuania /22 USA 87 Angola /20 USA 96 Argentina FIBA World Championship (8-0) Toronto, Canada 8/14 USA 137 Russia /13 USA 97 Greece /12 USA 111 Russia /10 USA 134 Puerto Rico /9 USA 130 Australia /7 USA 105 Brazil /5 USA 132 China /4 USA 115 Spain Olympic Games (8-0) Barcelona, Spain 8/8 USA 117 Croatia /6 USA 127 Lithuania /4 USA 115 Puerto Rico /2 USA 122 Spain /31 USA 127 Brazil /29 USA 111 Germany /27 USA 103 Croatia /26 USA 116 Angola FIBA Americas Championship (Olympic Qualifier) (6-0) Portland, Oregon 7/5 USA 127 Venezuela /3 USA 119 Puerto Rico /1 USA 128 Argentina /30 USA 112 Panama /29 USA 105 Canada /28 USA 136 Cuba USA Basketball National Teams Exhibition History Since filling its National Team rosters with NBA stars in 1992, USA Basketball teams have compiled a 42-1 mark in exhibition games (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) July 12, 2012 USA 113, Dom. Rep. 59 Las Vegas, Nevada July 16, 2012 USA 80, Brazil 69 Washington, D.C. July 19, 2012 USA 118, Great Britain 78 Manchester, England July 22, 2012 USA 86, Argentina 80 Barcelona, Spain July 25, 2012 USA 100, Spain 78 Barcelona, Spain 2003 (1-0 / Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament) Aug, 17, 2003 USA 101, Puerto Rico 74 New York, New York 2002 (2-0 / Pre-World Championship) Aug. 22, 2002 USA 84, China 54 Oakland, California Aug. 25, 2002 USA 91, Germany 73 Portland, Oregon 2010 (4-0 / Pre-World Championship) Aug. 15, 2010 USA 86, France 55 New York, New York Aug. 21, 2010 USA 77, Lithuania 61 Madrid, Spain Aug. 22, 2010 USA 86, Spain 85 Madrid, Spain Aug. 25, 2010 USA 87, Greece 59 Athens, Greece 2008 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) July 25, 2008 USA 120, Canada 65 Las Vegas, Nevada July 31, 2008 USA 114, Turkey 82 Macao, China Aug. 1, 2008 USA 120, Lithuania 84 Macao, China Aug. 3, 2008 USA 89, Russia 68 Shanghai, China Aug. 5, 2008 USA 87, Australia 76 Shanghai, China 2006 (5-0 / Pre-World Championship) Aug. 3, 2006 USA 114, Puerto Rico 69 Las Vegas, Nevada Aug. 7, 2006 USA 119, China 73 Guangzhou, China Aug. 8, 2006 USA 90, Brazil 86 Guangzhou, China Aug. 13, 2006 USA 111, Lithuania 88 Seoul, South Korea Aug. 15, 2006 USA 116, South Korea 63 Seoul, South Korea 2004 (5-1 / Pre-Olympics) July 31, 2004 USA 96, Puerto Rico 71 Jacksonville, Florida Aug. 3, 2004 Italy 95, USA 78 Cologne, Germany Aug. 4, 2004 USA 80, Germany 77 Cologne, Germany Aug. 6, 2004 USA 78, Belgrade, Serbia & Serbia & Mont. 60 Montenegro Aug. 8, 2004 USA 79, Turkey 67 Istanbul, Turkey Aug. 10, 2004 USA 80, Turkey 68 Istanbul, Turkey 2001 (1-0 / Pre-Goodwill Games) Aug. 30, 2001 USA 109, Australia 76 Melbourne, Australia 2000 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) Aug. 31, 2000 USA 99, Canada 70 Honolulu, Hawaii Sept. 2, 2000 USA 111, Canada 70 Honolulu, Hawaii Sept. 5, 2000 USA 95, Spain 66 Saitama, Japan Sept. 6, 2000 USA 105, Japan 49 Saitama, Japan Sept. 9, 2000 USA 89, Australia 64 Melbourne, Australia 1999 (1-0 / Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament) July 11, 1999 USA 97, Canada 69 Orlando, Florida 1996 (5-0 / Pre-Olympics) July 14, 1996 USA 128, Greece 62 Indianapolis, Indiana July 12, 1996 USA 118, Australia 77 Salt Lake City, Utah July 10, 1996 USA 119, China 58 Phoenix, Arizona July 7, 1996 USA 109, Brazil 68 Cleveland, Ohio July 6, 1996 USA 96, USA Select 90 Detroit, Michigan 1994 (2-0 / Pre-World Championship) July 31, 1994 USA 113, Oakland, California USA Goodwill Games Team 75 July 26, 1994 USA 114, Germany 81 Charlotte, N. Carolina 1992 (1-0 / Pre-Olympics) July 21, 1992 USA 111, France 71 Monte Carlo, Monaco 2013 USA Basketball Men s National Team 11

14 U SA S A B a s k e t b a ll l l N a t i o n a l T e a m H i story TiT imm e l i n e April 27, Phoenix Suns Chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo named to the newly-created position of Managing Director of the USA Basketball Senior Men's National Team program for the quadrennium. May 26, 2005 Nine individuals, including some of the United States' most experienced and successful basketball executives, were named to the newly formed USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team Program Advisory Panel. Named to the Advisory Panel were: Tom Jernstedt; Russ Granik; Dave Gavitt; Wayne Embry, Bryan Colangelo, Ernie Grunfeld, Billy King; Rod Thorn and Jerry West. June 2, 2005 Eight U.S. Olympic basketball head coaches and 12 renowned Olympic basketball players dating back to the 1956 U.S. Olympic team are named to a working group to provide input with respect to the future of the USA Basketball Men s Senior National Team program. Agreeing to serve were U.S. Olympic head coaches Larry Brown; Chuck Daly; Bobby Knight; Pete Newell; Dean Smith; John Thompson; Rudy Tomjanovich; and Lenny Wilkens. U.S. basketball Olympians involved included: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird; Bill Bradley; Doug Collins; Clyde Drexler; Earvin Magic Johnson; Michael Jordan; Danny Manning, Chris Mullin; Oscar Robertson; David Robinson; and Bill Russell. June 25, 2005 Members of the Men's Senior National Team advisory panel, as well as available members of the working group of Olympic head coaches and Olympians, USA Basketball Executive Committee members, USA Senior Team managing director Jerry Colangelo, and selected USA Basketball staff members, participate in a historic meeting in Chicago, Illinois, to discuss the future of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team. October 26, Mike Krzyzewski is announced at a press conference in New York the head coach of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program for November 28, Jim Boeheim, Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan are named assistant coaches of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program for February 15, 2006 Rudy Tomjanovich is named Director of Scouting for the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program. March 5, Twenty-three players are named to the USA Men's Senior National Team program. Players named were: Carmelo Anthony; Gilbert Arenas; Shane Battier; Chauncey Billups; Chris Bosh; Bruce Bowen; Elton Brand; Kobe Bryant; Dwight Howard; LeBron James; Antawn Jamison; Joe Johnson; Shawn Marion; Brad Miller; Adam Morrison; Lamar Odom; Chris Paul; Paul Pierce; J.J. Redick; Michael Redd; Luke Ridnour; Amaré Stoudemire; and Dwyane Wade. July 12, Kirk Hinrich is added to USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program. July 19, The 2006 USA Senior National Team training camp opens in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twenty of the 24 members of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team participate. July 25, Following five days of training, USA Basketball names 15 players as finalists for the USA Basketball 2006 FIBA World Championship Team. Finalists include: Carmelo Anthony; Gilbert Arenas; Shane Battier; Chris Bosh; Bruce Bowen; Elton Brand; Kirk Hinrich; Dwight Howard; LeBron James; Antawn Jamison; Joe Johnson; Brad Miller; Chris Paul; Amaré Stoudemire; and Dwyane Wade. August 3, 2006 The USA Senior National Team, playing in front of a sold-out Thomas & Mack Center crowd of 18,218 and a live ESPN2 television audience, defeats Puerto Rico in the 2006 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge. August 3-15, The 2006 Men's Senior National Team collects a 5-0 record in its pre-world Championship tour (August 3, USA 114- Puerto Rico 69, Las Vegas, Nev.; August 7, USA 119-China 73, Guangzhou, China; August 8, USA 90-Brazil 86, Guangzhou, China; August 13, USA 111- Lithuania 88, Seoul, South Korea; August 15, USA 116-South Korea 63 Seoul, South Korea). August 17, 2006 The official USA 12 player roster for the World Championship is announced and includes: Carmelo Anthony; Shane Battier; Chris Bosh; Elton Brand; Kirk Hinrich; Dwight Howard; LeBron James; Antawn Jamison; Joe Johnson; Brad Miller; Chris Paul; and Dwyane Wade. August 19-September 3, The 2006 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team finishes 8-1 and wins the bronze medal at the FIBA World Championship in Japan (USA 111-Puerto Rico 100; USA 121-China 90; USA 114- Slovenia 95; USA 94-Italy 85; USA 103- Senegal 58; USA 113-Australia 73; USA 85-Germany 65; Greece 101-USA 95; USA 96-Argentina 81). October 29, FIBA Americas announces that Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the FIBA Americas Championship 2007, one of five FIBA Olympic qualifying zone tournaments. May 23, Eight players are added to the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program - Carlos Boozer; Tyson Chandler; Kevin Durant; Jason Kidd; Mike Miller; Greg Oden; Tayshaun Prince; and Deron Williams. July 12, 2007 Tony Ronzone is named Director of International Player Personnel for the USA Senior National Team program. July 20-22, Seventeen members of the Senior National Team participate in mini-camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is culminated by a Blue-White game in the 2007 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge. July 22, 2007 Featuring 17 players from USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team divided into Blue and White teams, an energized crowd of 15,132 and a national television audience were treated to a game as entertaining as it was competitive in the 2007 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge. The USA Blue Team rallied back for the win over the USA White squad after Kobe Bryant, wearing a USA uniform for the first time, drained the game winner on a 14' jumper above the foul line with :06 left in the game USA Basketball Men s National Team