When Kobe Bryant mentions the “joy of the game,” you get an idea of what Coach K has done to make sure the players are enjoying themselves in preparation for the Olympics. Most of the players remember little of the last time the USA won Gold.
In this blurb, the author says Team USA has that special something that is missing from most NBA teams. There is some worry about the overall team health. And here is CNNSI’s Chris Ballard on long range planning for the USA Basketball program.
Kenny Boynton has no shortage of confidence judging from his comments in this link.
With kickoff to football season just over a month away, Coach Cutcliffe caught the attention of coaches on Wednesday’s Operation Football. Here is ESPN’s Heather Dinich on Duke’s “Catch 22.” Richmond edged out James Madison in the pre season polls which is a departure from the pre season magazines which all have JMU on top. TSN picks them #2 in the nation, Lindy’s #3 and Phil Steele has them number one.
