USA Basketball

2024 - 7 - 21

Team USA Basketball Showdown: A Nail-Biting Escape and Impressive Victory

LeBron James - Paris Olympics 2024 - South Sudan - Team USA Basketball - USA Basketball Club Championships

Team USA men's basketball narrowly escaped defeat and claimed victory in a thrilling match against South Sudan. Read on for the exciting highlights and latest updates!

Team USA men's basketball faced a heart-pounding showdown against South Sudan in their pre-Olympic game, resulting in a close 101-100 victory. The game was an exhibition match held at the O2 Arena in London, setting the stage for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The intense battle saw LeBron James sealing the win with a game-winning shot just 8 seconds before the buzzer.

Fans were on the edge of their seats as Team USA overcame a 14-point deficit to secure the win, avoiding a potential upset from the determined South Sudan team. The victory maintained Team USA's undefeated record in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics and extended their three-game winning streak in the friendly matches.

In other basketball news, the 2024 USA Basketball Club Championships are set to kick off in Rock Hill, featuring top-tier high school teams competing for victory. The men's tournament will showcase 24 tenth-grade teams and 16 ninth-grade teams, promising an exciting display of basketball talent. On the women's side, the tournament mirrors the men's setup, adding to the anticipation of intense competition.

Team USA's impressive performance and narrow escape against South Sudan highlight the team's resilience and determination as they gear up for the global stage. With LeBron James leading the charge and delivering standout performances, the team's potential for success in the upcoming Olympics shines brightly.

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Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: USA escapes upset vs ... (USA TODAY)

Team USA men's basketball barely escaped their pre-Olympic game against South Sudan. Here are the highlights from a wild game.

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USA vs South Sudan score updates: Time, TV channel, streaming ... (Oklahoman.com)

It's the United States vs. South Sudan in the USA Basketball Showcase exhibition ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, ...

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USA 101 - 100 South Sudan summary, scores, stats and highlights ... (AS English)

Team USA survived their biggest scare of their exhibition tour against South Sudan. LeBron James had the game winning bucket with 8 seconds to go.

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2024 USA Basketball Club Championships Set to Tip Off in Rock Hill ... (USA Basketball)

Slated for July 22-26, the men's tournament will feature 24 tenth grade teams and 16 ninth grade teams. The women's tournament, which mimics the previous ...

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USA vs. South Sudan: How to watch the next USA Men's Basketball ... (Yahoo Sports)

(For the record, Team USA has won gold four Olympic games in a row.) Team USA is already on a three-game winning streak in these friendlies, thanks to wins ...

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Team USA men's basketball escapes with a one-point win against ... (Olympics)

Team USA narrowly escaped defeat against South Sudan at the O2 Arena in London, remaining undefeated ahead of Paris 2024 with a 101-100 win.

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USA men's basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to beat South ... (FOXSports.com)

The United States men's basketball team avoided a massive upset on Saturday by beating South Sudan, 101-100, at the O2 Arena in London on a go-ahead basket ...

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United States-South Sudan free livestream: How to watch Team ... (al.com)

The United States play against South Sudan in the Team USA basketball showcase this afternoon. Fans can watch this game for free online.

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Team USA survives scare from South Sudan, storms back to avoid ... (The New York Times)

LeBron James, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest to ever play, turned in his best game of the summer.

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U.S. basketball barely avoids shocking upset against South Sudan (The Washington Post)

Though South Sudan has never competed in the Olympics in men's basketball and its roster lacks a current NBA player, the African nation of about 11 million ...

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Team USA defeats South Sudan in narrow 101-100 victory ahead of ... (Yahoo Sports)

After a first half filled with poor shooting, a third-quarter comeback and a game-winning shot from LeBron James helped the U.S. hold on against South ...

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LeBron James bails out Team USA with closeout performance ... (NBA.com)

South Sudan played the game of its young life; the team is only a few years old and making its maiden voyage to the Olympics, loaded with refugees from Sudan.

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Paris Olympics 2024: How South Sudan nearly stunned the USA ... (Firstpost)

LeBron James, the all-time NBA scoring leader, registered a game-high 25 points, including the deciding points on a driving layup with eight seconds on the ...

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USA vs South Sudan: LeBron James helps US avoid upset in ... (The Associated Press)

LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss. James' layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket, and the U.S..

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Team USA survives scare in Olympic warmup, scraping past South ... (CNN)

The US men's basketball team fought back from a double-digit deficit to edge past South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic friendly in London, ...

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'We were embarrassed at halftime': US relieved after escape against ... (The Guardian)

The US eked out a late 101-100 win thanks to a late LeBron James layup, staving off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history.

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USA vs. Germany: TV Schedule, Start Time, Live Stream and ... (Bleacher Report)

The United States men's basketball team needs to turn in a better performance on Sunday against Germany after surviving a near scare on Saturday against ...

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When is USA - Germany? Times, how to watch on TV, stream online ... (AS English)

One of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games' biggest attractions, the men's USA basketball team, are making their last preparations before competing in the mega ...

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Team USA Basketball Avoids Major Upset To South Sudan On ... (Deadline)

LeBron James led the charge, capping things with a driving layup with eight seconds left to cement a 101-100 victory. Former Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor ...

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