LAS VEGAS — In contrast to its fast and furious playing style under coach Mike Krzyzewski, USA Basketball is taking a deliberate approach to the roster selection process as it gears up for the FIBA World Cup in Spain. The quick substitution patterns, high pressure defense and transition highlights will commence once the USA begins

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LAS VEGAS – The road to Spain for the U.S. Men’s Senior National Team begins Monday on the campus of UNLV. Nineteen players have gathered for four days of practices and an intrasquad scrimmage on Friday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN). NBA TV will air Real Training Camp Live on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. At

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By Sal Interdonato Times Herald-Record Published: 07/16/14 Jerry Colangelo’s first trip to West Point was one that he will never forget. Two months later, Colangelo still talks about the academy’s history, iconic setting and cadets. “I was in awe, I really was,” said Colangelo, the director of USA Basketball. “You feel proud just being there.”

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HANG TIME NEW JERSEY – USA Basketball announced a 19-man roster for its training camp that will begin in Las Vegas on July 28. From this roster, 12 players will be selected to play in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which begins on Aug. 30 in Spain. USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo said Monday that

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The Dallas Morning News Eddie Sefko-Staff Writer Published July 5, 2014 It was a who’s who of the Phoenix Suns organization that stepped off that private plane in Dallas 10 years ago. Jerry Colangelo, one of the NBA’s most respected talent evaluators and owner of the Suns until just a few days earlier, led an

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