roster features the return of two members from the 2012 gold medalist U.S. We have great shooters and explosive scorers, we’re big and athletic, and I think we’ll really be able to defend.” We have lightning-quick guards who can score as well as distribute the basketball. “Looking at this team, our overall balance is what strikes me. I know this team will continue that standard. “Since 2006 and including the last two Olympics, our players have represented themselves, the game and our country in an exemplary manner. Olympic basketball head coaching assignments.

“I’m anxious to get on the court, and along with my great coaching staff, get to work,” said USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who by serving as head coach of his third Olympic squad is now tied with coaching legend Henry Iba for the most U.S. We’ve got a great mix of talent, scorers, past gold medal winners and outstanding youth.” “I love our depth, which is another indication of the depth of talent our national team program is blessed with. “I think I can speak for the entire coaching staff and say we’re extremely excited about the team we will field for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,” said Jerry Colangelo, who has served as managing director of the USA Men’s National Team since 2005. Olympic Men’ Basketball Team was approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors and is pending final approval by the United States Olympic Committee. Olympic Team, which is seeking a third consecutive Olympic title, were: Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks/Syracuse) Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors/North Carolina) Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls/Marquette) DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings/Kentucky) DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors/USC) Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder/Texas) Paul George (Indiana Pacers/Fresno State) Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors/Michigan State) Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers/Duke) DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers/Texas A&M) Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors/Villanova) and Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors/Washington State). Johnson is regarded as one of the best college players, and he led the Spartans to their first title back in 1979.Featuring six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists, USA Basketball unveiled its official 12-man 2016 U.S. Magic Johnson, Zach Randolph, and Jason Richardson are among the greatest players to don the Spartans uniform. The Spartans are famous for producing some of the finest talents the NBA has ever seen. The Spartans have won two NCAA Division 1 titles so far, with victories in 19. Their current streak of 22 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances is the third-best active record, after Kansas and Duke.

Their 1979 NCAA championship win is the most-watched college basketball game in history.

The Spartans have been dominating the Big 10 Conference in recent years and have won the last three regular-season championships from 2018 to 2020. He is an alumnus of the university and initially joined in 1995, serving multiple positions before being appointed as the athletic director in 2018. He was appointed as an interim in February 2018, before being named as the full-time AD later in July. The current athletic director is Bill Beekman. Who is the Athletic Director of the Spartans? Since his third season in charge, he has led them to every NCAA tournament and led them to the title win in 2000. He is a legend figure in college basketball, boasting over 600 wins in the NCAA circuit. Izzo was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2016.

Michigan basketball roster 2016