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Alford enjoys homecoming at Franklin College camp

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:18 -0400

FRANKLIN, Indiana - UCLA coach Steve Alford fit right in Wednesday at Franklin College.

Vols' Jarnell Stokes makes U-19 USA team

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:47:36 -0400

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee - Jarnell Stokes of Tennessee has earned a spot on his second straight USA Basketball team, this time with the Americans' Under 19 team that will compete in the World Championships in the Czech Republic later this month.

Nyet! Russia fails to qualify for women's worlds

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:30 -0400

Epiphanny Prince will head back to Chicago a little sooner than expected.

Ex-US coach guides Israel's Maccabi Haifa to title

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:47:42 -0400

JERUSALEM - A year after finishing last in the league, Maccabi Haifa won its first Israeli basketball championship in a stunning turnaround for the team and coach Brad Greenberg.

Ankle healed, Prince to join Russian national team

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:36:35 -0400

NEW YORK - Epiphanny Prince is healthy enough to head to the EuroBasket tournament.

Dream's Lyttle to miss 6 games while in Europe

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:45:05 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream will be without leading rebounder Sancho Lyttle for six games while the forward plays for Spain's national team.

USA Basketball invites 27 to summer minicamp

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:33:00 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard, enjoying a strong NBA Finals, is one of 27 young players scheduled to attend USA Basketball's minicamp in July.

Thibodeau, Williams join US Olympic men's staff

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:59:02 -0400

Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams are joining the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, adding two respected defensive coaches to Mike Krzyzewski's staff.

Latta scores 24, Mystics stun Lynx 85-80

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:58:16 -0400

WASHINGTON - Last season, the Washington Mystics often faded during the waning minutes of games while finishing with only five wins.

USA Basketball set for summer return to Las Vegas

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:46:33 -0400

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - The U.S. national basketball team will return this summer to Las Vegas, where it trained before winning the last two Olympic gold medals.

Nevada's Burton lands tryout for USA national team

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:16:06 -0400

RENO, Nevada - Nevada point guard Deonte Burton is one of 29 college basketball players who have been invited to try out for a spot on the USA men's national team this summer.

McDermott leads 29 World University Games invitees

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:57:05 -0400

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - Two-time All-America Doug McDermott of Creighton has accepted an invitation to the U.S. basketball training camp for the World University Games.

Grant Hill retires from NBA after 19 seasons

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:38:12 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Seven-time All-Star Grant Hill retired from the NBA on Saturday after 19 seasons, ending a career interrupted by injuries that included an Olympic gold medal.

Robinson, Edwards, Summitt chosen for FIBA Hall

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:12:15 -0400

David Robinson, Pat Summitt and Teresa Edwards headline the 2013 FIBA Hall of Fame class.

Hayes, Lyttle help Dream beat Diggins, Shock

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:48:36 -0400

ATLANTA - For a team playing without a defined starting point guard, the Atlanta Dream looked just fine to Angel McCoughtry.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:36 -0400

DURHAM, North Carolina - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Parker resumes chase for her 1st WNBA title

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:37:59 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Candace Parker is ready to resume her pursuit of the only major title to elude the basketball star in her career.