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1. New Mexico coach Steve Alford won gold at the 1984 Olympics, when he was a player at Indiana. That gold medal was eight years before the 1992 Dream Team. The debate about whether to send amateurs and professionals has arisen again, with NBA commis...

Team USA brass hoping NBA lockout doesn't drag into 2012, affecting play in the London Games

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

From Australia to Saint Mary's, Patty Mills has played in relative anonymity throughout his career. But an impressive showing at the Olympics has the nation, including NBA scouts, buzzing about this Aussie import, writes Andy Katz.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain involved with rebuilding the USA national teams.

USA Basketball's path to the 2008 Beijing Olympics became a bit easier Sunday night when FIBA Americas awarded the Tournament of Americas to Las Vegas next summer.

FIBA America announced Tuesday that Las Vegas and San Juan were the two finalists to host the event in August 2007 where the top two finishers will earn bids to the Olympics. A decision is due by the end of the week.

FIBA Americas gave Venezuela one last shot to come up with a suitable financial package by Monday to beat out Las Vegas or San Juan in order to host the Beijing 2008 Olympic qualifying tournament next August.

Team USA won't have many roster changes for the 2007 Tournament of Americas, but how it plays defense and where it plays is likely going to change for next summer.

Less than a month before the World Championships tip off in Japan, Team USA's chemistry is in perfect harmony -- thanks to Mike Krzyzewski's emphasis on teamwork and unselfishness, writes Andy Katz.

Shawn Marion won't be going to Asia next month for the basketball World Championship. Also, two players are expected to be cut early Tuesday.

Chris Paul hasn't forgotten his battles with Duke, but he's getting along great with Coach K as part of the U.S. national team.

Andrew Bogut is dressed -- and poised -- for success and he wants everyone to know it.

The NBA called this a private workout for the 7-foot-5 Yao Ming, but the most unique individual session in the history of the league was anything but secretive.