Can they lose a game and still win the gold medal? How is the overall scoring done? Please explain. Thanks.
Is the US Male Basketball Team out of the gold medal because of the loss today to France?
- Thread starter margaret555
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I think they can technically still advance to the medal round if they win their bracket or whatever they call it but they lost to France! Doesn't seem like they have a realistic shot to do anything unless something changes drastically with this team. Seriously, France?!?!?
They’ve been terrible from the get go.
Blame the players who didn’t want to go. These guys at least said yes.
Blame the players who didn’t want to go. These guys at least said yes.
Could you tell me where to go to find this information for more details? Thanks.
Competition System
Competition System - Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament - FIBA.basketball
www.fiba.basketball
I was off a little. 1st & 2nd place teams and two best 3rd place teams will advance.
I’ve found Google.com works for most questions
They could still win gold. They’re not even going to medal. France likely won’t medal either if you’re wondering where this team stands. I was comparing this team to the train wreck bronze medal team with Marbury and co. but looking at the rosters, that team was far super to this one. This is the first time in our lives that the top two players in the league were international guys and the NBA MVP is an international guy. The league seems to be 1/3rd foreign players and the up and coming American superstars just aren’t there to the level we’re used to. The international game is getting better. National pride has never been lower among NBA players. Unless something changes the US isn’t going to be the favorites in the next olympics or FIBA play.
i hadn't noticed...
In addition when the U.S. player's only tactic is to play for the foul that the international referees will never call then you get exposed as a player that can only dunk or shoot a 3-pointer with no defensive skills. France steam rolled them by exploiting their lack of interior defense with a larger line-up.
The complete lack of post and midrange really becomes evident in international play. Our guys don’t create them well or make them at a high enough %. The best players in the league used to absolutely chew you up from one of the other if not both. Guys like Kawhi and KD who are big time mid range players are an anomaly now. It’s much easier to guard a guy who is passing or try to go all the way(or use a floater) once he puts it on the floor. Obviously that’s not the only issue with today’s players but it’s the most glaring to me. That, and getting bothered by slight contact. Once players stopped having the goal of scoring and started trying to get fouled the game started going downhill. Metrics have turned 3/4 of the league into copy and paste guys
Tried Google and I could not find what I was looking for. Thanks to the person who did.
Far from the most talented team we’ve sent to the Olympics, but never underestimate Pop….he’s unbelievable. KD elevated everyone as well…
