Alex Groza and Ralph Beard, both briefly NBA stars, made the 1948 squad as Kentucky Wildcats, with 3-time Oklahoma State All-American and 6-time AAU All-American, and Hall of Famer Bob Kurland leading the way. The 1952 team included big man Clyde Lovellette of the University of Kansas, a future Hall of Famer and NBA star.

With Leonard, the United States team would have included 11 players who were All-Stars in 2024 as well as a combined 84 All-Star selections, the most ever in the Olympics.

Apr 17, 2024 · USA Basketball announced today the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, set for July 26-Aug. 11, 2024. The team was selected by USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill and approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors.

Jun 29, 2021 · According to USA Basketball, Bam Adebayo, Khris Middleton, Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Jerami Grant, and Draymond Green take forward position. While Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Zach LaVine, Jrue Holiday, and Jayson Tatum take backcourt.

Jul 26, 2024 · From three-time gold medalist Kevin Durant to Olympic first-timers Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympic team. MORE: Why Team USA picked...

Aug 6, 2024 · Kevin Durant passed Lisa Leslie to become the all-time leader in points for Team USA in Olympic competition, male or female, in the third quarter of Tuesday's 122-87 quarterfinal win against...

Apr 17, 2024 · LeBron James and Kevin Durant are reunited as Team USA teammates for the first time since 2012. USA Basketball announced today the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which will...

Jul 28, 2024 · Here's who is on the Team USA men's basketball roster at the Olympics 2024 Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and LeBron James headline a star-studded Team USA roster that will play its first game...

The United States has medaled in 20 Olympics, winning 17 gold medals, one sliver and two bronze since the first Games were held in 1936. The U.S. won its fifth straight Olympic title at the 2024 Olympic Games Paris. The 2028 Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles.

Jan 25, 2025 · Steve Kerr was named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Coach of the Year on Jan. 29, 2025. On Dec. 20, 2021, USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill officially named nine-time NBA championship Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to lead the USA Men’s National Team.