FIBA Americas U-18 Championship

[lilblue]

Anybody else going to this in San Antonio June 26-30. It should be great, Jeff Capel will be coaching, Duke recruits Austin Rivers, Quincey Miller and Amir Williams along with commit Joshua Hairston will be playing. Assistant coaches are G. Tech's Paul Hewitt and Butler's Brad Stevens.

I was at this back in 2006 when the team was loaded with Kyle Singler, Nolan Smith, Taylor King and Lance Thomas. Along with M. Beasley, J. Flynn, S. Hawes, S. Robinson and J. Bayless. The team played hard and crushed just about everyone with a few close moments. The greatest part was starting the USA chant along with my father and brother after the team was awarded the Gold medals... Great Time. Tickets are just $5 per day!!! See you in San Antonio.

[roywhite]

Anybody else going to this in San Antonio June 26-30. It should be great, Jeff Capel will be coaching, Duke recruits Austin Rivers, Quincey Miller and Amir Williams along with commit Joshua Hairston will be playing. Assistant coaches are G. Tech's Paul Hewitt and Butler's Brad Stevens.

I was at this back in 2006 when the team was loaded with Kyle Singler, Nolan Smith, Taylor King and Lance Thomas. Along with M. Beasley, J. Flynn, S. Hawes, S. Robinson and J. Bayless. The team played hard and crushed just about everyone with a few close moments. The greatest part was starting the USA chant along with my father and brother after the team was awarded the Gold medals... Great Time. Tickets are just $5 per day!!! See you in San Antonio.

Sounds interesting.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_invitees

This piece from USA Basketball indicates that 21 invitees will go to camp to compete for 12 spots before the competition in San Antonio.

Many Duke players over the years have competed in these international competitions; I know Coach K believes in them as a good tool for player development and, of course, representing your country.

Keep us posted.

[gumbomoop]

Didn't want to start new thread, so chose this FIBA thread.

I assume many DBR folks will be following K and USA bball camp [Las Vegas, late July] and FIBA World Championship [Turkey, late Aug-early Sept].

But "following" may be difficult, with no American TV. As far as I can tell, the WC will be televised by "FIBA TV," undoubtedly a fine outfit, but so far I can't find an American partner.

After the great '08 Olympics stuff, it will be a shame if US audience is shut out, in terms of TV, of this next step. Anyone know if some US station is likely to pick up FIBA TV for WC?

[DoubleDuke Dad]

Didn't want to start new thread, so chose this FIBA thread.

I assume many DBR folks will be following K and USA bball camp [Las Vegas, late July] and FIBA World Championship [Turkey, late Aug-early Sept].

But "following" may be difficult, with no American TV. As far as I can tell, the WC will be televised by "FIBA TV," undoubtedly a fine outfit, but so far I can't find an American partner.

After the great '08 Olympics stuff, it will be a shame if US audience is shut out, in terms of TV, of this next step. Anyone know if some US station is likely to pick up FIBA TV for WC?

BRISTOL, Conn. -- ESPN will air the 2010 world championships and other major international basketball tournaments in the United States under a new contract with the sport's governing body.

The network announced its three-year deal with FIBA through 2011 on Thursday. ESPN or ESPN2 will air all U.S. national team games and the semifinal, bronze- and gold-medal games for the world championships from Turkey, along with the FIBA Americas Championship in 2009 and 2011.

The gold-medal game from the FIBA EuroBasket Championship in 2009 and 2011 will also be broadcast.

Other games will be shown on the ESPN360.com broadband channel.

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3937093

[gumbomoop]

BRISTOL, Conn. -- ESPN will air the 2010 world championships and other major international basketball tournaments in the United States under a new contract with the sport's governing body.

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3937093

Thanks. I'm relieved. Once I followed the link, I did a little search and found this '09 story. ESPN sure isn't publicizing this yet, but I guess maybe when the team trials start in late July, ESPN will get the news out of its partial coverage [US games, semis, finals, if I read the story right].

Thanks again.

[lilblue]

Kyrie has chosen to try out for USA U18 rather than Australia, this is gonna be GOOD! See you there!

[roywhite]

Anyone else get a security warning when trying to visit the site usabasketball.com?

[lilblue]

Anyone else get a security warning when trying to visit the site usabasketball.com?

I haven't gotten any security warnings but I did noticed that Gbinije will also be trying out! There is the potential of 6 future "Dukies" on the squad, Wow!

[Bob Green]

Anyone else get a security warning when trying to visit the site usabasketball.com?

Yes. I just went there and my computer warned me to stay away. This didn't happen when I visited the site yesterday.

[airowe]

Congrats to Josh Hairston as he has tweeted that he made the team.

Still waiting to see if Kyrie Irving, Michael Gbinije, Austin Rivers, Quincy Miller, and Amir Williams made the roster...

[BigWil06]

kyrieirving: USA team was picked...have a great team now it's time to get to the serious work.


Technically he doesn't say whether or not he made it but I'll take the "time to get to the serious work" as an indicator he's on it.:)

[e5111]

Congrats to Josh Hairston as he has tweeted that he made the team.

Still waiting to see if Kyrie Irving, Michael Gbinije, Austin Rivers, Quincy Miller, and Amir Williams made the roster...

Quincy Miller made it:


Just made the USA18 and under team...time to get this gold medal!! llleeegggoooo #thunderup
http://twitter.com/qmillertime

[billyj]

I don't think there should be any doubt if Kyrie made the team. He's that good.

[MCFinARL]

Here is the link to the roster. Irving, Miller, Gbinije, Williams, Rivers, Hairston all there.
http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu18toa_roster

[kestrel]

My optimistic heart takes it as a good sign that a) Capel is coaching and b) Irving, QMiller and Austin are rooming together. Mayhaps some good Duke influences will have some sway.

[Bob Green]

Here is the link to the roster. Irving, Miller, Gibinije, Williams, Rivers, Hairston all there.
http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu18toa_roster

That roster lists all 19 players who are at tryouts not the 12 actually selected to play on the team during the June 26-30 FIBA Americas Championship in San Antonio.

[airowe]

That roster lists all 19 players who are at tryouts not the 12 actually selected to play on the team during the June 26-30 FIBA Americas Championship in San Antonio.

Here is the full roster: http://dukehoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/team-usa-u18-team-update.html

For a direct link: http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/16/usa-under-18-team-finalized/

Unfortunately, Michael Gbinije didn't make the team...

[roywhite]

Zags' blog is reporting the 12 man roster.

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/16/usa-under-18-team-finalized/

Michael Gbinije did not make the team, but the other guys with a Duke connection (coming to Duke or being recruited) did.

Edit: I see Airowe posted the same, but a little quicker. That's what it takes to be a good blogger.

[billyj]

Can we change the thread topic to USA U-18 championship?

btw, does anyone know if any of the games will be televised?
Thanks

[Kedsy]

Congrats to Josh Hairston as he has tweeted that he made the team.

This is a great sign. Maybe Josh will be ready to take on a bigger role than many people around here believe.

[airowe]

Can we change the thread topic to USA U-18 championship?

btw, does anyone know if any of the games will be televised?
Thanks

Maybe we should merge with this thread. I couldn't remember the name of the original thread, but I just found it:

http://www.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21440&highlight=fiba

[MChambers]

What is the age cutoff for this team? Are Irving and Hairston still under 18, or was that cutoff earlier in the year?

[Duke of Nashville]

How will this affect Kyrie and Josh arriving on campus for summer school and off-season training? If the team makes the championship they will be playing on June 30th for the title. They will be playing some amazing competition and I am sure they will show up in great physical and competitive shape but I was wondering if some plans may change as far as their arrival date. I am looking forward to seeing them (pictures) put on those practice blue and whites for the first time.

Congrats to Irving and Josh and sorry to Michael for the cut, not sure his exact age but will he be able to try out next year?

[BD80]

Which US team was McAdoo involved with? I thought he was to be playing US basktball this summer.

Congrats to Josh and Kyle. Could this be an indication that we may be getting more in Josh than many of us expected?

I like Kyrie and Josh getting to share the experience with Austin, Quincy and Amir. There is something about wearing the Red, White and Blue with USA on your chest. If only we had someone on the coaching staff that could identify with the experience of representing your country. :cool:

Damn! Coach K's USA Olympic coaching obligation has really screwed with Duke's recruiting. :rolleyes:

[Duvall]

Which US team was McAdoo involved with? I thought he was to be playing US basktball this summer.


The U-17 squad (http://usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu17_myog_trials).

[roywhite]

What is the age cutoff for this team? Are Irving and Hairston still under 18, or was that cutoff earlier in the year?

Born on or after January 1, 1992.

I've got a few ties that old.

[Bob Green]

Which US team was McAdoo involved with? I thought he was to be playing US basktball this summer.

McAdoo played on the U16 National Team last summer:

http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu16fac

[BD80]

Which US team was McAdoo involved with? I thought he was to be playing US basktball this summer. ...


The U-17 squad (http://usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu17_myog_trials).


The 2010 USA Developmental National Team training camp will get underway on Friday, June 18, 5-7 p.m. ... at the University of Texas at San Antonio Recreation Center. The team will then train twice a day, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m., June 19 through June 24. ...

The 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Men is being held July 2-11 in Hamburg, Germany.

Doesn't give James much time to pick up his GED :D

[Devilsfan]

I wonder what Capel's thoughts reasoning are on MB not making the team?

[Kedsy]

I wonder what Capel's thoughts reasoning are on MB not making the team?

Who's MB? You mean Michael Gbinije? His reasoning probably was he didn't think he was one of the best 12 players at the tryouts. You have to remember Gbinije is a year younger than most of the other players (not necessarily QMiller or ARivers, but I think most).

[airowe]

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team

A little more detail and some quotes from the coaches.

[airowe]

And some quotes from the players: http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team_quotes

[Big Pappa]

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team

A little more detail and some quotes from the coaches.

Good article and I love the quote from KI after being asked what he wanted to focus on:

"Just being a leader, first and foremost. That’s going to be my primary role next year is to be a leader on that team along with Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler, so just being a leader and being a point guard that the coaches need."

Also a great quote and great attitude from Austin after being asked what he brings to the team:

"I would say I bring leadership as someone you can count on in a game. Whatever you need me to do, I can do it. If you need me to score, I can score. If you need me to try to get someone the ball, I can get someone the ball. I’d say a little bit of everything. Whatever you need me to do, I’ll do it."

[Kedsy]

And some quotes from the players: http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team_quotes

Nice quote from Josh Hairston:


Big men usually in camps, tryouts and stuff like this really don’t touch the ball that much so we have to do the little things, we got to play defense, we have to rebound, we have to run the floor, we have to talk. I felt like we did all those things and the coaches saw that and I’m proud I made the team.

I know some people on the boards who have seen him play doubt he can fill that role for Duke (defense and rebounding) but if that's what he focused on at the camp and he made the team, I'd say maybe he can do it here, too.

[Big Pappa]

It appears that even though he isn't listed on the committee (http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team), Brad Stevens is in San Antonio helping pick the U-18 USA team.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/2010-06-15-1209175046_x.htm

[Big Pappa]

A little more about it here as well, about halfway down the page.

http://cbs11tv.com/wireapsportstx/Yuniesky.Betancourt.Mike.2.1754036.html

[MChambers]

It appears that even though he isn't listed on the committee (http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_team), Brad Stevens is in San Antonio helping pick the U-18 USA team.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/2010-06-15-1209175046_x.htm

Stephens is spying on our incoming freshmen!

[airowe]

Stephens is spying on our incoming freshmen!

Ole' Roy is down there as well... :eek:

[roywhite]

Ole' Roy is down there as well... :eek:

Tell that old hound dog to quit sniffing around our guy Austin Rivers.

[Duke of Nashville]

Nice quote from Josh Hairston:



I know some people on the boards who have seen him play doubt he can fill that role for Duke (defense and rebounding) but if that's what he focused on at the camp and he made the team, I'd say maybe he can do it here, too.

Agreed.

This quote also stuck out to me from Josh:

Was there anything you were trying to focus on to make the team or show yourself?

Just all the little things. I wanted to show the coaches I could rebound, that I could talk on defense, that I could run the floor and that I could be a leader. One of the things my dad told me before I came out here was to just go out there and work my hardest and that’s what I did.

[Big Pappa]

Stephens is spying on our incoming freshmen!


Ole' Roy is down there as well... :eek:

Just reminds me of the old Bear Bryant quote, "We can tell them the play we are about to run and they still can't stop us."

[MCFinARL]

That roster lists all 19 players who are at tryouts not the 12 actually selected to play on the team during the June 26-30 FIBA Americas Championship in San Antonio.

My bad--I followed a link from a player tweet and didn't look closely enough at what I got. If you follow that link now, the list has been updated.

[BD80]

Tell that old hound dog to quit sniffing around our guy Austin Rivers.

Maybe Austin can get ol' roy some of the Team USA swag. :D

[ChicagoCrazy84]

I wonder what Capel's thoughts reasoning are on MB not making the team?

Well I am sure he is very worthy of being on the squad, but both Jereme Richmond and Tony Mitchell are older being in the 2010 class and from what I hear LeBryan Nash is a freak, so that pretty much covers the SF position. Not to mention Quincy Miller who is also a freak. I wouldn't look to much into it honestly. He'll take it as an opportunity to get better and I am sure Coach K will be in touch with him and even Capel as to why he was cut and to come out of it with a plan to get him better.

[hedevil]

Congratulations to Irving, Hairston, and Austin. Kedsy already touched on this, but Michael is a year younger than most of the other players, so I'm not too concerned about that. I'm sure he would of made any team consisting of kids his own age. Maybe he'll get his chance next year.

[Bluedevil114]

Does Coach K go to this since he is part of the USA Basketball Team? I know he coaches the NBA players but doesnt he have a role in all USA Basketball operations?

[roywhite]

More praise for Kyrie from Jeff Goodman

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/16266811745

Patric Young is a talented, physical big forward who is going to Florida; Tony Mitchell is a 6'7" forward who has signed with Missouri, but is not yet fully qualified.

[roywhite]

Does Coach K go to this since he is part of the USA Basketball Team? I know he coaches the NBA players but doesnt he have a role in all USA Basketball operations?

Haven't seen any mention that Coach K attended the U-18 training camp in San Antonio.

Coach K just finished the K Academy camp, and has some involvement with the Duke Basketball camps. Hopefully, he'll have time to work in a family vacation. The USA World Championship training camp starts July 19.

[roywhite]

Somewhat related...the U-17 USA Basketball training camp and selection process starts Friday June 18.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu17_myog_trials_final

There are some familiar names to those who follow recruiting---James McAdoo, Justin Anderson, Quinn Cook, Andre Drummond, Brad Beal, and Johnny O'Brien, to name some.

To my knowledge, none at this camp have firm Duke offers though I believe the staff is looking at some.

[Big Pappa]

Somewhat related...the U-17 USA Basketball training camp and selection process starts Friday June 18.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu17_myog_trials_final

There are some familiar names to those who follow recruiting---James McAdoo, Justin Anderson, Quinn Cook, Andre Drummond, Brad Beal, and Johnny O'Brien, to name some.

To my knowledge, none at this camp have firm Duke offers though I believe the staff is looking at some.

I'm sure you meant Johnny O'Bryant and I also believe that none of them have formal offers. I think that the staff is looking at most of them (outside of guys like McAdoo, Gilchrist, Beal, and Teague who have already verbally committed) with special interest in Cook, Anderson, Drummond, and O'Bryant.

[airowe]

Not sure if you guys have been keeping up with Kyrie, Austin, and Josh Hairston down in San Antonio, but they had a scrimmage with the Canadian team last night:

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=130137353686405&id=45502457105

Kyrie getting praise: http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_q_a_irving

When the U-18 played the U-17 team, Kyrie notched 25 points and Austin scored 13: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=131163193573483&id=45502457105

BigPappa will be live tweeting from the games on Saturday and Sunday through my twitter: http://twitter.com/dukehoopblog

Follow if you'd like to be updated on our guys.

[Big Pappa]

Big Pappa will be live tweeting from the games on Saturday and Sunday through my twitter: http://twitter.com/dukehoopblog

Follow if you'd like to be updated on our guys.

Just wanted to bump this for the game tonight when the USA team starts pool play. I will be there and live tweeting for the U.S. vs. U.S. Virgin Islands game tonight, as well as the U.S. vs. Mexico game tomorrow night.

Here is a link to the full schedule. All game times are central.

http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu18toa_schedule

[lilblue]

Going to be some good fun. Any idea if Coach K will be around at all? I heard he stopped by for some of the scrimmages.

[roywhite]

Just wanted to bump this for the game tonight when the USA team starts pool play. I will be there and live tweeting for the U.S. vs. U.S. Virgin Islands game tonight, as well as the U.S. vs. Mexico game tomorrow night.

Here is a link to the full schedule. All game times are central.

http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu18toa_schedule

Thanks, appreciate the coverage, BP (oops...not good to use those initials these days)

The Kyrie and Austin backcourt pairing should be something to see.

[NSDukeFan]

Thanks, appreciate the coverage, BP (oops...not good to use those initials these days)

The Kyrie and Austin backcourt pairing should be something to see.

Hopefully, we will get to see lots of it in the future.

[DoubleDuke Dad]

You can watch a live streaming of the games at the URL below. Unfortunately the quality of the broadcast is very bad.


http://www.fibaamericas.com/torneos1_us.asp?t=SWMYGHIDOX

[Big Pappa]

Great media row seating. I'm watching the end of the Mexico vs. Argentina game now. Mexico - 36 Argentina - 59 with a little under 8 left in the 4th. Tough game for an undersized and overwhelmed Mexico, their PG is listed at 5'8", probably closer to 5'5".

[Big Pappa]

Just had an interview with Doc Rivers, said he loved coaching Shelden and that Austin really likes Duke. His wife is a really nice lady and he seems like a great guy.

[MisterRoddy]

Just had an interview with Doc Rivers, said he loved coaching Shelden and that Austin really likes Duke. His wife is a really nice lady and he seems like a great guy.

Did he mention any *other* schools involved in his recruitment?

By the way, I am watching on the FIBA site and can't wait for the game to begin :)

[yancem]

I'm watching the game on the FIBA website and it looks like Hairston started the game. That has to be a good sign for the future.

[Big Pappa]

I'm watching the game on the FIBA website and it looks like Hairston started the game. That has to be a good sign for the future.

Starters were KI, Hairston, Rivers, Blue and Young. Leading scorers as of now are Rivers with 8 and QMiller with 7.

[Big Pappa]

Great first half from Team USA. Just got handed the official stats:

Kyrie: 3pts, 2 boards, 2 dimes, 3 steals

Josh: 2pts, 2 boards

Austin: 11pts, 2 boards, 3 steals (leader in pts)

Quincy: 11pts, 8 boards (leader in both)

[Big Pappa]

Big Pat Young wincing, grimacing, and grabbing his left knee on the sideline. The Florida commit is being looked at by Team USA trainers.

[Newton_14]

Big Pat Young wincing, grimacing, and grabbing his left knee on the sideline. The Florida commit is being looked at by Team USA trainers.

Wow. Hate to see that happen. I hope it is just a tweak and not something serious.

Did Kyrie look to feed his teammates in the first half verses looking for his own shot? How did he and Josh look on defense?

[BoozerWasFouled]

Irving mostly looked to his teammates. His first pass in the half-court set was often to Austin Rivers. It was hard to evaluate Irving on defense, because VI's ballhandlers had a hard time holding onto the ball. Lot of steals but not sure it was a situation that showcased what his defense might be like next year.

[Big Pappa]

Had really great (and basically one on one) interviews with Doc Rivers, Josh Hairston, Quincy Miller, and Austin Rivers tonight. I will put it all together tomorrow sometime and get it up on the blog: dukehoop@blogspot.com. Great night and I get to do it all again tomorrow, including an interview with Kyrie..

[lilblue]

Came away pretty impressed by our commits Josh and Kyrie also the recruits all were very good. Kyrie had an insane dunk attempt in the first few minutes and came down hard, the entire gym gasped... but all seemed alright. Austin does seem to be focusing on defense, not sure how it was before but he looked good tonight. This is a really good team IMHO. As a side note, I saw Sim Bhullar on the Canadian team for the first time tonight... he is TALL to say the least. Anybody know what our interest level is in him and his brother?

[Big Pappa]

Wow. Hate to see that happen. I hope it is just a tweak and not something serious.

Did Kyrie look to feed his teammates in the first half verses looking for his own shot? How did he and Josh look on defense?

He came back in the fourth and looked good. Kyrie only took a few shots in the first half and did look like he was trying to distribute. He would have had 6-8 assists on some great passes for layups, but the USVI team was fouling every time the ball got in the paint. That seemed to be their main strategy because of their lack of size.

[Big Pappa]

I'll have my article up later today, but here is a link to the game summary from the USA website:

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_game_01

Here are additional quotes after last night's game. Just a sidenote - the questions that are listed for Josh and Quincy were all asked by me in the postgame interview. I also asked each of them (and Austin) Duke specific questions that I will share in my article on the blog.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_game_01

[Big Pappa]

The game article and Doc Rivers interview is up:

http://dukehoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/fiba-usa-u-18-basketall-usa-vs-us.html

Coming Soon: Post Game Interviews.

[Bob Green]

Thanks for posting the link to your game recap. I enjoyed the article.

[Big Pappa]

Thanks for posting the link to your game recap. I enjoyed the article.

Thank you. Here are the interviews:

http://dukehoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/usa-vs-us-virgin-islands-post-game.html

[lilblue]

"Do you see yourself staying in college more than one year?

"No, that's not a goal of mine, but it's whatever is best for me. I'm not a guy that says 'I'll only be there a year' I could be there three if that's what's best. My goal is one and done and I think I can do that with my work ethic.""

I was a bit surprised by the answer to that question, I guess I never really thought of him as a 1 and done kid. A little disappointed, although he did keep it open just the idea of 1 and done makes me sick.

[rotogod00]

"Do you see yourself staying in college more than one year?

"No, that's not a goal of mine, but it's whatever is best for me. I'm not a guy that says 'I'll only be there a year' I could be there three if that's what's best. My goal is one and done and I think I can do that with my work ethic.""

I was a bit surprised by the answer to that question, I guess I never really thought of him as a 1 and done kid. A little disappointed, although he did keep it open just the idea of 1 and done makes me sick.

you never thought the #2 player in the class possibly being a one-and-doner?

[lilblue]

"you never thought the #2 player in the class possibly being a one-and-doner?"

Not exactly what I was saying, it's just that it has been that Duke recruits usually state that they will be there for more than 1 year and are. Coach has stated in the past that he wants his kids to "unpack their bags" and focus on Duke. You can count on one hand the number of one and done players Duke has had, one of which has said that he only left to please his family.

[Big Pappa]

Live tweeting at the game, up 54-9 on Mexico right now. @dukehoopblog.

[Oriole Way]

Live tweeting at the game, up 54-9 on Mexico right now. @dukehoopblog.

WOW, what a spanking of epic proportions.

[Big Pappa]

WOW, what a spanking of epic proportions.

At half USA up 61-13. Rivers with 12, 9 for KI, Josh, and Cuse commit Trevor Cooney.

[Bob Green]

Here is a link to FIBA LiveStates (http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/02/08/70/56lXuvpWp1QBI/).

[Big Pappa]

John Wall chilling in the first row watching Team USA.

His tweet:

jimmywa11 Instead chillin in San Antonio watching my bro quincy miller play havin a gud time

[Big Pappa]

Bittersweet last night in San Antonio. Wish I could stay to watch the rest of the tourney, but glad to see the US team qualify for the U-19 games tonight. More interviews with Jeff Capel, Paul Hewitt, and Kyrie Irving along with a game recap up on the blog hopefully sometime tomorrow.

[Bob Green]

This game recap at USA Basketball (http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=10_mu18_game_02) features a nice photo of Josh Hairston dunking. Hairston scored 11 points in the game.

[Big Pappa]

Yesterday's game recap here:

http://dukehoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/fiba-mens-u-18-usa-vs-mexico.html

Interviews with Jeff Capel, Paul Hewitt, and Kyrie Irving coming soon.

[DukeBlueNV]

anyone else watching live right now? qmiller is doing his thing but i havent seen irving at all... I've watched last few mins of the 1st quarter and all of the second. hope he didnt get hurt or anything...:confused:

[roywhite]

anyone else watching live right now? qmiller is doing his thing but i havent seen irving at all... I've watched last few mins of the 1st quarter and all of the second. hope he didnt get hurt or anything...:confused:

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/02/08/74/147lcF1DIHxVE/

Yeah, I've been watching about the same amount of time; haven't heard anything about Kyrie. In the half-time stats, looks like he picked up 2 fouls pretty quickly.

Austin Rivers and Quincy Miller have been playing well.

51-25 USA over Argentina at half.

The USA team looks good on defense; they are totally disrupting Argentina's offense with good pressure.

[DukeBlueNV]

ya he started the second half. sorry if anyone got nervous... nailed a fade-away three in the first 30 secs... nice.

[Big Pappa]

Another win for Team USA, but Argentina was obviously better than USVI or Mexico as they held the U.S. to only 88 points.

Final 88-67

Outstanding game from Quincy Miller: 9/12 from the floor, 3/5 from deep, 22 points and 5 boards.

Kyrie played well in limited minutes (12:18) with 10 points and 2 assists. Austin was the second leading scorer with 13 points, but didn't shoot the ball particularly well: 5/12 from the floor and only 1/4 from the line.

[Newton_14]

Another win for Team USA, but Argentina was obviously better than USVI or Mexico as they held the U.S. to only 88 points.

Final 88-67

Outstanding game from Quincy Miller: 9/12 from the floor, 3/5 from deep, 22 points and 5 boards.

Kyrie played well in limited minutes (12:18) with 10 points and 2 assists. Austin was the second leading scorer with 13 points, but didn't shoot the ball particularly well: 5/12 from the floor and only 1/4 from the line.

Thanks BP. Were Kyrie's limited minutes due to foul trouble? Just surprised to see that in a game where the competition was a little bit stiffer, Kyrie played only 12 minutes.

Also, any reports on how well Josh played tonight?

[Big Pappa]

Thanks BP. Were Kyrie's limited minutes due to foul trouble? Just surprised to see that in a game where the competition was a little bit stiffer, Kyrie played only 12 minutes.

Also, any reports on how well Josh played tonight?

KI sat early due to fouls, but Gaddy came in and played well and so did Blue. They US had a size advantage so Capel went big a lot with either Gaddy or Blue, Rivers, and three bigger guys.

Josh played fine, no points and 1 board in just under 16 minutes. He does a lot of things that don't show up in the stat book though. He played great defense, hustled, and ran screens in the offense really well.

[roywhite]

Thanks BP. Were Kyrie's limited minutes due to foul trouble? Just surprised to see that in a game where the competition was a little bit stiffer, Kyrie played only 12 minutes.

Also, any reports on how well Josh played tonight?

Kyrie picked up two fouls early and didn't play much in the first half. Austin Rivers was a lead guard (brought the ball up and looked for his shot) for a good part of the 2nd quarter, and played well. The USA team on the floor in the 2nd quarter played well, with good team defense and strong scoring by Quincy Miller.

Kyrie started the 3rd quarter and quickly made some good plays, scoring 8 points in a short time. After 3 quarters, the score was 79-43 so Argentina made up some ground in the 4th quarter. Don't believe Kyrie played at all in the 4th quarter and the US ball handling was sloppy. Josh Hairston was not much of a factor...don't think he scored.

The USA team is pretty impressive when they have their best players out there...good defense, good ball movement, and some good shooters.

[Newton_14]

Thanks BP and Roy. Good reports. I look forward to checking these guys out myself very soon in the Durham Pro-Am. It will be a much different setting and typical summer league type play (basically pick up ball with refs and a scoreboard), but at least we get to see them on the court playing against great talent.

[Big Pappa]

Thanks BP and Roy. Good reports. I look forward to checking these guys out myself very soon in the Durham Pro-Am. It will be a much different setting and typical summer league type play (basically pick up ball with refs and a scoreboard), but at least we get to see them on the court playing against great talent.

Yeah I'm sure the competition will be much better there. It has been very weak (aside from Canada) here. This Canadian team would be really good if they added Texas commits and Findlay Prep buds Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph to their team that already has Findlay tranfer and Texas commit Myck Kabongo and Jesuit High's Kyle Wiltjer.

Anyone else see the strange pipeline here?

Canada -> Findlay College Prep -> University of Texas

[rotogod00]

KI sat early due to fouls, but Gaddy came in and played well and so did Blue. They US had a size advantage so Capel went big a lot with either Gaddy or Blue, Rivers, and three bigger guys.

Josh played fine, no points and 1 board in just under 16 minutes. He does a lot of things that don't show up in the stat book though. He played great defense, hustled, and ran screens in the offense really well.

hmmmm, sounds awfully similar to someone else we know and love

[roywhite]

hmmmm, sounds awfully similar to someone else we know and love

Comaring Josh Hairston to Lance Thomas, I assume?

My initial take is that Josh has more offense than Lance did...he'll work out well if he indeed plays defense, hits the boards, and hustles, too.

[Big Pappa]

hmmmm, sounds awfully similar to someone else we know and love


Comaring Josh Hairston to Lance Thomas, I assume?

My initial take is that Josh has more offense than Lance did...he'll work out well if he indeed plays defense, hits the boards, and hustles, too.

He does have significantly more offense than Lance did. He has a good shot that he can hit consistently inside 18 feet and can even stretch beyond the 3-point line on occasion. Very different shot from Lance, because Josh's is good mechanically.

He is also more comfortable in the post. Lance looked lost many times with the ball in his hands, where Josh enjoys it and has 3-4 good post moves. One of his favorites is a turn-around fade away jumper from just beyond the block. During the Mexico game he hit it twice on the way to a 5/7 shooting and an 11 point game.

[rotogod00]

Comaring Josh Hairston to Lance Thomas, I assume?

My initial take is that Josh has more offense than Lance did...he'll work out well if he indeed plays defense, hits the boards, and hustles, too.

Indeed. And my comparison was with regards to that statement alone. Like you, I think Hairston will provide a bit more on the offensive end (crossing fingers).

[Big Pappa]

Great interviews with Team USA Head Coach (Oklahoma Head Coach) Jeff Capel, Team USA Assistant Coach (Georgia Tech Head Coach) Paul Hewitt, and Duke Commit Kyrie Irving are now up at dukehoop.blogspot.com.

[Abraxas]

The game will be live at this link:

http://www.fibaamericas.com/torneos1_us.asp?t=SWMYGHIDOX

It is at the St. Mary's University Gym (Bill Greehey Arena). It was scheduled for 19:00 (CST). Brazil is just finishing up Argentina (just as in soccer).

The Brazil game just finished. USA game starts in 20 min.

[Bob Green]

USA 37 - Canada 10 at the end of the 1st Quarter. Austin Rivers leads the USA in scoring with 14 points. Kyrie Irving has 3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 turnovers. Josh Hairston has 2 points and 2 rebounds.

[Abraxas]

Kyle distributed nicely the ball. He built the lead to 17-2 before Capel took him out for a little bit. He came back when Rivers was taken out and was the point of the offense. Rivers is outstanding 6 3-pointers already... broke record already prior to halftime. Mitchell and Young will be very good too. The comparison between Hairston and Thomas seems accurate, albeit against lesser competition.

[DukeBlueNV]

Im not sure if I read it right but if the stats are correct rivers has 20 with 8 mins to go in the second... wow. Also I've never heard of this Vander Blue guy but he's got some game.... Marquette got a good one. Irving having a nice game too...:D

[Abraxas]

There are several talented US players, but a huge difference with Irving at the point. He might not get the assist but distributes. The other 2 point guards look like HS players. Rivers, Mitchell, and Blue have game, but it does not like a team without Irving (or Hairston). Doc Rivers is in the Gym watching the game.

Just to support my argument, did you see the Canadian run at the end (including the 3-point with intentional foul under the basket). Irving or Hairston were not there!!!

[juise]

Austin is only 9 for 9 from 3-pt right now with 29 point. :eek:

Kid's a stiff. :p

[NSDukeFan]

Austin is only 9 for 9 from 3-pt right now with 29 point. :eek:

Kid's a stiff. :p

How come he's not scoring more inside the 3-pt line?;)

[DukeBlueNV]

Rivers just set a record 35 points...

[westwall]

-- mostly 2nd and 4th quarters. My reactions:

Rivers can shoot the lights out. Kyrie and Hairston also played well. Hairston was relatively effective at blocking out the huge (HUGE) Bhullar. Hairston has a good chance of finding minutes this year.

Myc Kabongo was very impressive. Many times he beat the entire USA team down the floor for easy layups (7 of 11). Other times, he simply drilled 3 pointers (75%), but he required 36 minutes to do that, while Rivers played fewer minutes but scored 35. Nevertheless, Texas will be getting a good one. Although the video was shaky, it appeared that Bhullar has game, and a future in the NBA.

Defense was not a priority for either team, so that was hard to judge.

[Big Pappa]

Austin is only 9 for 9 from 3-pt right now with 29 point. :eek:

Kid's a stiff. :p

He's an unbelievable shooter. His stroke is so smooth and so is his overall game. He can pull it up from anywhere and knock it down, but he also effortlessly moves in and out of the lane. He is truly is a pleasure to watch.

[roywhite]

-- mostly 2nd and 4th quarters. My reactions:

Rivers can shoot the lights out. Kyrie and Hairston also played well. Hairston was relatively effective at blocking out the huge (HUGE) Bhullar. Hairston has a good chance of finding minutes this year.

Myc Kabongo was very impressive. Many times he beat the entire USA team down the floor for easy layups (7 of 11). Other times, he simply drilled 3 pointers (75%), but he required 36 minutes to do that, while Rivers played fewer minutes but scored 35. Nevertheless, Texas will be getting a good one. Although the video was shaky, it appeared that Bhullar has game, and a future in the NBA.

Defense was not a priority for either team, so that was hard to judge.

Just a few points on what I thought was a very impressive USA performance:

This team is playing good defense to blow open games; it was 37-10 after the 1st quarter; Kyrie is doing a good job on extended ball pressure and the team can disrupt opposing defenses (in later stages of games, or with certain personnel, the defense has backed off).

Kabongo was impressive, but got a lot of production when the outcome was decided.

Liked the comments of our guys in this linked article from goduke.com

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=204965070


I’ve never been part of a team like this, and I just want a gold medal."

Josh, if you enjoy this experience, you'll also like being a part of the 2010-11 Duke team.

[roywhite]

He's an unbelievable shooter. His stroke is so smooth and so is his overall game. He can pull it up from anywhere and knock it down, but he also effortlessly moves in and out of the lane. He is truly is a pleasure to watch.

Big Pappa, could you see Austin as a lead guard/PG? Well, let's be specific...if he comes to Duke and Kyrie is gone, is Austin our best choice to be the lead guard/PG? Or perhaps Seth Curry, or a shared responsibility?

[_TheFakeJWill_]

id see is like a Williams/Duhon combo guard set up... but i think 100% (unless we win the title again) Kyrie will atleast play 2 years

[Abraxas]

Final is later tonight. Four games today... US Virgin Islands defeated Mexico in OT. In the second game, Uruguay and Puerto Rico are battling now.

Regarding the Main Page, Katz apparently tweeted that Kyrie Irving would be: “Elite coach watching USA hoops in San Antonio predicts: G Kyrie Irving will be nat’l fr of yr, No. 1 pick in ‘11 and Duke will win title.”

Well, the two Elite coaches watching (coaching) are:
- Jeff Capel, OK
- Paul Hewitt, GT

[tbyers11]

Final is later tonight. Four games today... US Virgin Islands defeated Mexico in OT. In the second game, Uruguay and Puerto Rico are battling now.

Regarding the Main Page, Katz apparently tweeted that Kyrie Irving would be: “Elite coach watching USA hoops in San Antonio predicts: G Kyrie Irving will be nat’l fr of yr, No. 1 pick in ‘11 and Duke will win title.”

Well, the two Elite coaches watching (coaching) are:
- Jeff Capel, OK
- Paul Hewitt, GT

IIRC, Doc Rivers was watching as well.

[SilkyJ]

IIRC, Doc Rivers was watching as well.

excellent point!

hmm, wonder if he's thinking what I'm thinking (if KI can do that in his 1st year, why can't my boy!)

[Abraxas]

IIRC, Doc Rivers was watching as well.

True... I did not included him because if he was that coach (source for Katz), he would have been very partisan to his boy, who clearly has offensive game. The one thing that the articles are not capturing (as usual) is the quality of defense that both KI and JH have.

The Texas recruit from Canada is very good, but made most of his points during garbage time.

[SilkyJ]

True... I did not included him because if he was that coach (source for Katz), he would have been very partisan to his boy, who clearly has offensive game.


I'm not sure I understand. Austin won't even be in college next year and whoever this was clearly not being partisan towards Austin. What are you trying to say?

[roywhite]

Early in the Gold Medal game:

USA 20 (Rivers 8 pts, Irving 10 pts)
Brazil 9

[roywhite]

Yikes...USA down 5 late in the third quarter.

Brazil playing well.

[Dukie412]

It's clear that USA isn't as used to playing with each other as much as Brazil is, they really look like a team. Irving looks to be the most talented player on the court, but that Brazil PG is extremely skilled too. And how about this Lucas big man on Brazil? he's the best post player I've seen in the tournament, absolutely beastin'.

[DukeBlueNV]

http://www.fibaamericas.com/torneos1_us.asp?t=SWMYGHIDOX

link if anyone wants to watch...

[Abraxas]

Wow... what a finish.

USA 81
Brazil 78

Brazil had a chance to tie the game twice with failed 3-pointers.

[FireOgilvie]

The US team won on a 3 pointer from Quincy Miller with 25 seconds left (the game was tied at the time). Kyrie led the team in scoring with 21.

[roywhite]

The US team won on a 3 pointer from Quincy Miller with 25 seconds left (the game was tied at the time). Kyrie led the team in scoring with 21.

Kyrie was terrific (aside from a late shot clock violation) in bringing the USA team back from a 9-pt deficit in the 2nd half. He can take over a game with his drives and penetration.

[NSDukeFan]

http://www.fibaamericas.com/torneos1_us.asp?t=SWMYGHIDOX

link if anyone wants to watch...

Thanks. I got to catch the last couple of minutes and saw Q's bomb from the corner for the winning margin, after on the previous possession, Rivers lost the ball on a drive to the right in a move that reminded me of Kyle's? (or was it Jon's) drive in the championship game where he was tripped and lost the ball. Kyrie had a nice drive the previous possession where he did a fantastic job getting into the lane, but missed the layup attempt over a Brazilian defender.

[WiJoe]

10 boards for Kyrie!

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/02/11/80/85BNHOIQgJHI6/

[Big Pappa]

Big Pappa, could you see Austin as a lead guard/PG? Well, let's be specific...if he comes to Duke and Kyrie is gone, is Austin our best choice to be the lead guard/PG? Or perhaps Seth Curry, or a shared responsibility?

That's a good question. I'm not sure who would be better, but I can say with most assuredly that Austin is more than qualified to run the point. He plays mostly point for his high school team, and when I interviewed him I got the impression that he enjoys playing the point guard position. He told me that he enjoyed having the ball in his hands and being able to create and dish - much like Deron Williams that he said he modeled his game afterwords.

From what I've seen of both Seth and Austin, Austin seems to be a better overall ball-handler, but that could certainly change after Seth has been playing in college for two years and Austin just graduated high school. Either way, Austin and Seth would be absolutely great together at the 1 and 2.

[ThePublisher]

Despite the terrible quality on fibaamericas.com I watch the whole game. Kyrie had an on and off game. He was great at the start and then most of the 4th quarter. River's is going to be a superstar at the college, and probably pro level. Watching Irving, Rivers, Quincy Miller and Joshua Hairston was very cool. Like watching a potential Duke 2012 team. They are quite good together.
After watching this I think Hairston is going to be great for us next year. He hasn't gotten much press with the stars coming back in Singler and Smith and Irving getting all the hype, but it looks like he will be very good.
Irving and Rivers are a perfect match. Rivers can't be guarded. He shoots right in peoples faces from 3 point range and is very accurate. His shot is unconventional, but very smooth. Irving is so explosive and under control, it reminds me of John Wall, especially how he looks when blowing by someone for a layup.
The future looks excellent.

[westwall]

In the final game against Canada, a game that became tight before half-time and remained in doubt until the final seconds, the most telling stat is the number of minutes Capel awarded to each player. The top 5:
-- Irving 37
-- Rivers 32
-- Young 28
-- Blue 25
-- Miller 22

[roywhite]

Gold medal game recap from zagsblog

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/30/irving-rivers-lead-usa-u18s-to-gold/

Sounds like the tournament experience didn't hurt our chances with Quincy Miller, as he had some nice things to say about Kyrie and potential Dukie Austin Rivers.


“They played great,” Miller said of his teammates. “Kyrie is one of the great point guards I’ve ever played with. He’s a pass-first point guard but he can score when he needs to. Austin is one of the best scorers in the country right now.”

[Big Pappa]

Gold medal game recap from zagsblog

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/30/irving-rivers-lead-usa-u18s-to-gold/

Sounds like the tournament experience didn't hurt our chances with Quincy Miller, as he had some nice things to say about Kyrie and potential Dukie Austin Rivers.

A good and related article about Quincy Miller's recruiting from Zagsblog:

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/06/17/quincy-miller-keeping-options-open/

[lilblue]

Does anybody know if we or any body is recruiting this kid from the brazilian team, seems to be the athletic center that people like to see. From what I saw this kid can be really good. Check out this link:
http://www1.draftexpress.com/article/FIBA-Americas-U-18-Championships-Top-International-Prospects-3528/

[MisterRoddy]

Does anybody know if we or any body is recruiting this kid from the brazilian team, seems to be the athletic center that people like to see. From what I saw this kid can be really good. Check out this link:
http://www1.draftexpress.com/article/FIBA-Americas-U-18-Championships-Top-International-Prospects-3528/

The vibe I get is that he's staying overseas until he's eligible for feels he's ready for the NBA. I could be wrong though.

[ChicagoCrazy84]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/duke_signee_irving_has_star_potential_96444609.htm l


I didn't see this story posted anywhere, so I thought why not put it here.

Can we get the season started already?!?!:D

[Bob Green]

I didn't see this story posted anywhere, so I thought why not put it here.

Post #125 (http://www.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showpost.php?p=415866&postcount=125) in the Fresh Kyrie Irving Thread (http://www.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21298).