The USA is gearing up for their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal in men’s basketball at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris.
In a nail-biting match on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, Team USA edged out South Sudan 101-100 in the first of two exhibition games. LeBron James secured the win with a layup eight seconds before the final buzzer. Team USA faced a daunting 14-point deficit at halftime. Carlik Jones delivered a stellar performance for South Sudan, recording a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. His missed jumper with four seconds remaining could have clinched a major upset for his team.
The USA’s upcoming schedule includes a match against Germany on Monday, after which they will head to France.
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, Team USA has already secured victories against several Olympic contenders. Recently, they triumphed over Serbia and Australia during games held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to that, they defeated Canada in Las Vegas on July 10.
During the Olympics, Team USA’s schedule in Lille includes three Group C matches: against Serbia on July 28, South Sudan on July 31, and Puerto Rico on August 3. The knockout stages will then move to Paris, with the quarterfinals scheduled for August 6, the semifinals on August 8, and the gold medal match on August 10 at Accor Arena.
The USA is gearing up for their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal in men’s basketball at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris.
In a nail-biting match on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, Team USA edged out South Sudan 101-100 in the first of two exhibition games. LeBron James secured the win with a layup eight seconds before the final buzzer. Team USA faced a daunting 14-point deficit at halftime. Carlik Jones delivered a stellar performance for South Sudan, recording a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. His missed jumper with four seconds remaining could have clinched a major upset for his team.