Here are some more links to the U.S.-Iran game Wednesday.

Andy Katz and Jay Bilas take a look at the ACC and conclude (surprise) that Duke and UNC are the cream of the crop. Mostly Duke, though.

No big surprise here, but the U.S. crushed Iran, 88-51. More to come.

The U.S. gets Iran on Wednesday in a game where they’ll be heavily favored.

West Virginia’s Joe Mazzulla is admirably tough-minded.  He’s also a bit of an idiot who has trouble when he uses alcohol.  Latest example:

Let the criticism begin!  Despite all the negativity, the U.S. did actually beat Brazil.

The US had a near-death experience against Brazil before pulling the game out, 70-68. Perhaps some of Charley Rosen’s criticisms were on the mark.

For our money, if you want an intelligent analysis of Team USA (or any team, really), go with Charley Rosen.  His insights are almost always on the money.

Another relatively easy win for the US as they cruised by the Slovenians by 22.

Roles are evolving, but Kevin Love, Rudy Gay and Russell Westbrook are becoming very useful indeed. More to come.

With speed and defense, the U.S. won their opener in the World Championship over Croatia, 106-78.  They blew it open in the second quarter with a 26-6 run.  Croatia was just 3-17 in the quarter.  Up next: Slovenia Sunday morning.

Tall and Nimble, Kevin Love Fits His Role for U.S.
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