by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Going into these Olympics, the buzz word around the US men's basketball team has been "small ball." Coach Krzyzewski would bring his Duke-brand of free-flowing offense and a 4-out, 1-in system that would actually benefit the Americans' personnel. How could anyone blame him? He doesn't have perhaps the world's most dominant center, Dwight Howard, … [Read more...] about 2012 Olympics: Why shouldn’t Anthony Davis play more?
FIBA
Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In Group B play today, host Great Britain (FIBA ranked #43) is still seeking its first win on home soil in these 2012 Olympics while Brazil (FIBA ranked #13) moved closer to the medal round with a 67-62 victory. The first quarter left much to be aesthetically desired as both teams shot poorly (Brazil 2/20, Great Britain 4/15). Great Britain … [Read more...] about Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
FIBA 2010: USA Remains Its Own Biggest Challenger
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I know it's already been said, but... Team USA's toughest opponent in winning the 2010 FIBA World Championship will be itself. That's not to suggest that Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Spain or even China don't possess the wherewithal to defeat the Americans, but rather that Coach K's squad possess a few defensive flaws that may make it susceptible on … [Read more...] about FIBA 2010: USA Remains Its Own Biggest Challenger
FIFA or FIBA?
As a basketball fan and aspiring soccer savant, I thought I had a true dilemma on my hands. I’ve been watching the U.S. Basketball team playing exhibitions all week at 8 a.m. on ESPN. I flat out love basketball. I can watch any league at any time and overanalyze everything. But I’m also growing to love soccer and find more and more that I might have missed my calling (the … [Read more...] about FIFA or FIBA?