Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Team USA dominates in 5x5, but struggles in 3x3 as the Olympics roll on Day 4 of Olympic Basketball brought a mixed bag for the United States. The Men’s 5x5 team took another step toward a fifth-consecutive gold medal, while both 3x3 teams fell to the bottom of the standings and now face an uphill battle to make the knockout phase. … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: Basketball open thread for August 1st
Recaps: Opals, Cats & Canada WBB lose in their 1st games
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images This is not fun for Mystics fans. The Washington Mystics’ three Olympians have finished playing their first group stage games. None of them went well. Let’s recap them here. Nigeria beats Australia, 75-62 The first game of Monday in Lille was a shocker. D’Tigresses fell behind early but raced to a strong finish in the second quarter … [Read more...] about Recaps: Opals, Cats & Canada WBB lose in their 1st games
Olympics 2024: France MBB play Japan on Tuesday
Photo by Christian Liewig - Corbis/Getty Images A current Wizard takes on a former one tomorrow in Lille. The France men’s national basketball team takes on Japan on Tuesday. Here’s the preview. Game Info When: Tuesday, July 30 at 11:15 a.m. ET Where: Decathlon Arena in Lille, France How to watch: Peacock in the USA. What’s at stake Les Bleus won their first game, 78-66 … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: France MBB play Japan on Tuesday
Olympics 2024: 3×3 and traditional basketball open thread for July 30
Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images Here is the schedule for today. And we also give you a refresher on the 3x3 game based on FIBA’s rules. BONJOUR À TOUS ! Here are yesterday’s recaps, today’s games, as well as an overview of 3x3 basketball which starts aujourd’hui ! Women’s Basketball Recaps for July 29 Group B: Nigeria 75, Australia 62 Group C: Germany … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: 3×3 and traditional basketball open thread for July 30
NBA Draft 2025: George Washington wing Darren Buchanan Jr. is a true prospect right in the Wizards backyard
Darren Buchanan Jr. taking a free throw for George Washington. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Buchanan Jr. was very productive as a freshman for GW and will have even higher usage in his sophomore campaign. During the 2024-2025 season, Darren Buchanan Jr. will look to build on a strong freshman year for George Washington and to establish himself as a … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2025: George Washington wing Darren Buchanan Jr. is a true prospect right in the Wizards backyard