2014 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Team Recap

April 14, 2014

By Michael_Visenberg
Mon, 04/14/2014 – 6:24pm

After losing the last two games, this year’s version of Team USA was the “Redeem Team” in the Nike Hoop Summit. Every player on the team had been part of USA Basketball in some form, either in a Mini Camp, National Team or in the 3×3 competition. The two youngest players on last years U19 World Championships Gold Medal winning team, Justise Winslow and Jahlil Okafor, were arguably the two MVP’s during this seasons Hoop Summit contest. USA Basketball did a great job of instituting these players in the program and identifying talent at a young age while getting them accustomed to international play. … More 2014 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Team Recap

2014 Nike Hoop Summit Practice Notes: World Team

April 11, 2014

By Michael_Visenberg
Fri, 04/11/2014 – 12:07am

Roy Rana is back coaching the World Team for the fourth time, with consecutive wins bringing his record to 2-1 in the Nike Hoop Summit. With Marin Sedlacek back in his 14th game as assistant coach, the World is hoping to run their winning streak to three. The roster is younger on the whole than last year, which contained a World roster most consider to be the deepest in game history. This year’s group also contains some intriguing prospects and names that will appear in the next few years of NBA Drafts. Here are some observations on each player after the three practices open to scouts and media. … More 2014 Nike Hoop Summit Practice Notes: World Team