Teams USA's 27 man roster for the 2014 FIBA World Cup

[steve]

It really needs to be pointed out that these aren't the only players they would be considering for the World Championships next summer. In fact, it's possible (however highly unlikely) that none of these players make the roster for the World Championships. All this is is a group of player selected to take part in a Team USA training camp over the summer so that Coach K and the rest can widen their pool of players they would possible select for the National Team roster. It's likely that (if healthy), players like Curry, Westbrook, Harden, Love and others might get an invitation for 2014. But they aren't at this camp because they've already been through the system in one form or another already.

By the way, is anyone concerned with the coaching staff here? I mean, they have a nice collection of defensive minded coaches, especially with the addition of Thibs (and Williams too, I suppose). But who is running the offense? Is their scheme only going to be drive and kick?

[KG215]

im assuming a 15 man roster

kyrie / lillard
thompson / beal
george / kawhi / parsons
davis / farried / anderson
cousins / favors / drummond

i think drummond, davis, favors, and beal should all get significantly better next year.

Pretty sure the final roster is 12 man. And your depth chart consists of 13 players.

[alenleomessi]

kyrie irving vs bo mccalebb, bring it on

[Grinder]

It really needs to be pointed out that these aren't the only players they would be considering for the World Championships next summer. In fact, it's possible (however highly unlikely) that none of these players make the roster for the World Championships. All this is is a group of player selected to take part in a Team USA training camp over the summer so that Coach K and the rest can widen their pool of players they would possible select for the National Team roster. It's likely that (if healthy), players like Curry, Westbrook, Harden, Love and others might get an invitation for 2014. But they aren't at this camp because they've already been through the system in one form or another already.

Yep. This is just a list of players being added to the pool for training camp. A lot of better players who want to play will be on the final roster.

Pretty sure the final roster is 12 man. And your depth chart consists of 13 players.

Correct.

[Xiao Yao You]

It really needs to be pointed out that these aren't the only players they would be considering for the World Championships next summer. In fact, it's possible (however highly unlikely) that none of these players make the roster for the World Championships. All this is is a group of player selected to take part in a Team USA training camp over the summer so that Coach K and the rest can widen their pool of players they would possible select for the National Team roster. It's likely that (if healthy), players like Curry, Westbrook, Harden, Love and others might get an invitation for 2014. But they aren't at this camp because they've already been through the system in one form or another already.

By the way, is anyone concerned with the coaching staff here? I mean, they have a nice collection of defensive minded coaches, especially with the addition of Thibs (and Williams too, I suppose). But who is running the offense? Is their scheme only going to be drive and kick?

A big reason they lost in 2006. They had no offensive sets. Coach K said there wasn't enough time. They just ran and tried to score off their defensive pressure.

Pretty sure the final roster is 12 man. And your depth chart consists of 13 players.

alternate?

[UConnCeltics]

I think they bring 12 right? Should bring:

Irving/Wall/Walker
Beal/Thompson
George/Leonard/Barnes
Davis/Monroe
Cousins/Drummond

I think those players are the best prospects for the 2016 Olympics. Lillard vs Walker was tough, but ever team needs a little-man tryhard to will a team to victory.

[ballup]

Why are people snubbing Lawson?

[frmsea2okc]

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/national/roster.html

PGs: Irving, Lillard, Walker, Wall, Conley, Holiday, Lawson

SGs:K. Leonard, K Thompson, Beal, DeRozan, Waiters

SFs: P George, Parsons, Barnes, Hayward

PFs:Faried, Davis, Gibson, Monroe, Anderson

Cs: Cousins, Drummond, Favors, Jordan, Sanders, Zeller

Which of these players doesnt make the cut?

Is the gold theirs for the taking? Do you think theyre better than the last world cup team led by Durant in 2010

Team size 15? 12 guys?

PG Irving/Wall/Holiday
SG Thompson/Beal/Waiters
SF George/Barnes/Parsons
PF Faried/Davis/Leonard
C Cousins/Favors/Monroe (cant have Sander & Cousins too crazy )

The stars are Irving and George surrounded by shooters Thompson, Barnes Parsons. Rebound defensive guys Faried/Davis/Leonard. Athletic fast break slicers Beal, Waiters.

Not much post scoring but you could just give George and Irving the keys and let em go. They run and shoot teams to death and IF the coaches can get guys to play a role and not treat it like an AAU tourney then they'll win it all. Problem is will the bigs, especially Cousins be willing to play a role and be unselfish?

[alexd]

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/national/roster.html

PGs: Irving, Lillard, Walker, Wall, Conley, Holiday, Lawson

SGs:K. Leonard, K Thompson, Beal, DeRozan, Waiters

SFs: P George, Parsons, Barnes, Hayward

PFs:Faried, Davis, Gibson, Monroe, Anderson

Cs: Cousins, Drummond, Favors, Jordan, Sanders, Zeller

Which of these players doesnt make the cut?

Is the gold theirs for the taking? Do you think theyre better than the last world cup team led by Durant in 2010

irving/lillard
leonard/thomson/beal
george/parsons
faried/davis/anderson
drummond/favors

[Le Shaqtus]

Chandler Parsons

[tgan3]

This team wins bronze at best

[andremiller07]

If DJ makes it, they should just cancel the whole tournament, the standerd would go down so hard it would not even be worth watching. I have no idea what Faried is doign there as well....

[USABall]

One reason the USA team fared well besides Durant in 2010 was that many major teams were missing their best player(s). Wonder if that will be the case next year.

[gabepizza]

One reason the USA team fared well besides Durant in 2010 was that many major teams were missing their best player(s). Wonder if that will be the case next year.

Well the next best team in the world, Spain, is going to come with everyone because the tournament is in Spain.

[Chachi-in-Charge]

PGs: Irving, Lillard, Wall, Conley

SGs:K. Leonard, K Thompson

SFs: P George

PFs:Faried, Monroe,

Cs: Cousins, Jordan, Sanders


I'd go with the above, playing Lillard at 2 and Leonard at 3 from time to time.

this team once again serious lacks shooting and skilled bigs.