FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Also returning was assistant coach Shaka Smart (Virginia Commonwealth University), while former USA Basketball player and successful collegiate coach Tony Bennett (University of Virginia) served as the other assistant coach.
Earning wins over its nine
opponents by an average margin of 39.6 points per game, the USA’s slimmest margin of victory during the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship, which was played June 27-July 7, was a nine-point win (71-62) against Serbia on July 3. The Americans opened
preliminary play with impressive victories over Ivory Coast (88-29), China (113-57) and Russia (115-47). In the second round, the U.S. drubbed Brazil 91-66, routed Australia 94-51 and persevered past Serbia 71-62. Dropping Canada 109-67 in the quarterfinals, the USA handed Lithuania a 100-60 loss in the semis and then dominated the second half of its gold-medal game against Serbia to earn an 82-68 win. While the USA relied on full-court defensive pressure that forced opponents
June 19 and included historic USA Basketball alumni Teresa Edwards, David Robinson and Pat Summitt. FIBA’s Hall of Fame Class of 2013
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included six former players, three coaches, two technical officials and a contributor. Players inducted included Jean-
Jacques Conceiçao (Angola), Edwards, Andrew Gaze (Australia), Paula Gonçalves (Brazil), Robinson and Zoran Slavnic (Serbia). Coaches named to the FIBA Hall were John 'Jack' Donohue (Canada), Cesare Rubini (Italy) and Summitt, while Valentin Lazarov (Bulgaria) and Costas Rigas (Greece) were honored in the technical officials category, and recognized as a contributor was Aldo Vitale (Italy). “I have come a long way. I have
stood on the shoulders of giants,” said Edwards, a five-time Olympian who won
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he 2013 Class of the FIBA Hall of Fame was inducted in Geneva, Switzerland, on
After defeating Serbia 82-68 in the FIBA U19 World Championship gold medal game, the USA team gathered with the trophy in hand for one final huddle.
into 22.0 turnovers per game, Gordon was named MVP of the tournament, and Okafor joined him on the five-member all-tournament team. “Our collective talent level made us a special team,” Gordon said. “Even
four golds. “I would like to say thanks to Jim Tooley and to USA Basketball for giving me my opportunity. I wore my red, white and blue with a lot of pride. I accept this award on behalf of my family. I don't think it gets any bigger or better than this.” “I want to thank FIBA for recognizing
me. The international basketball experi- ence has been an unbelievable part of my life,” said Robinson, who was part of three U.S. Olympic teams. “I was able to participate in four major international competitions: the 1986 FIBA World Championship where we won the gold medal in Madrid; the Olympics in 1988, 1992 and 1996, including that wonderful '92 Dream Team. I think back to being 20 years old and winning the World Championship in Spain. It opened my eyes to a whole new world. USA Basketball and FIBA played a great role in my growth as an individual and a player.” Tennessee head coach Holly Warrick
when we subbed off the bench, the talent level never dropped off. We just overwhelmed with athleticism, size and talent, which made it nearly impossible for other teams to match up.” Among the 16-team field, the
USA led the tournament in 12 different statistical categories, including scoring (95.9 ppg.), scoring defense (56.3 ppg.), scoring margin (+39.6), field goal percent- age (.518), field goal percentage defense (.353), rebounds averaged (48.8), rebounding margin (+19.6), steals (122) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.2). The U.S. team also produced
tournament single-game highs for points (115) and field goals made (46) versus Russia on June 29, field goal percentage (.595) versus Lithuania on July 3 and steals (23) and turnovers forced (32) against China on June 28. The 2013 squad set five U.S.
men’s U19 competition records in an event that dates back to 1979. The team set highs for points (863), rebounds (439), field goals made (355), field goals attempted (685) and rebounds averaged (48.8).
Teresa Edwards, David Robinson And Pat Summitt Enter FIBA Hall Of Fame
and longtime Summitt assistant accepted for Coach Summitt and said “Thank you FIBA. Pat was a colleague of mine for 20 years. She apologizes for not being here but is very grateful for this award. Pat had the opportunity to coach Teresa Edwards and to coach against Magic Paula (Gonçalves). USA Basketball helped her start her career, gave her the chance and gave many women their chances. So her thanks go to them too.” Summitt as a player was a member
of five USA teams, including the 1976 Olympic Team that won silver in the inaugural women’s basketball competi- tion. She also was a USA head coach for seven teams, including the 1984 U.S. Olympic Team and 1979 World Championship squad that won gold. With an all-time coaching record of 1,098–208 (.841 winning percentage), Summitt holds the record for most all-time wins by a men’s or women’s coach in NCAA basketball history in any division.
USA Basketball News
Craig Miller/USA Basketball
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