The men's national basketball team of the United States won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. - … Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, Steve Cleveland, Robbie Bullough, Jarom Jordan, and Lakia Holmes will provide coverage for BYUtv Sports throughout the season. [43] Gasol added eight rebounds and seven assists in the game. They led 78–45 at halftime before doubling their scoring total in the second half. Jarom Jordan interviewed all the players, except for Brandon Davies who chose to abstain from interviews until the regular season begins, from the Marriott Center. The USA led just 60–59 at halftime, when Durant matched Argentina's point total during a 42-point third quarter explosion by the Americans. [40] He entered the game averaging only 9.4 points. [17][18][19][20] After winning the gold, Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski said James "is the best player, he is the best leader and he is as smart as anybody playing the game right now". The team set an Olympic single-game record with 156 points scored against Nigeria in the preliminary round. James had 19 points in the game, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to win the NBA regular-season Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, NBA championship, NBA Finals MVP, and Olympic gold in the same year. Assists were recorded as an official statistic starting in 1976. [11] Overall, the 2012 Olympic field had 39 NBA players and 18 former NBA players were on team rosters, while rosters in 1992 had 17 NBA players and three other former players—more than half of those NBA players were on the Dream Team. [41][42], Bryant scored 13 points in the first half—including 11 in the first quarter—and Durant made four three-pointers in the third, while Anthony made four of his own in the fourth. It also featured 2010 World Championship winners small forwards Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala, power forward Kevin Love, center Tyson Chandler, and point guard Russell Westbrook. The 2012–13 BYU-Hawaiʻi Seasiders men's basketball team represented BYU-Hawaiʻi in the 2012–13 NCAA Division II college basketball season. [37] Argentina's Luis Scola did not play in the second period, and starting point guard Pablo Prigioni sat the entire game. The Spanish kept the game close despite Marc Gasol being called for four fouls in the first quarter and a half. The 2011–12 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2011–12 college basketball season. [53][54] Chandler was the only 7-foot (2.1 m) player on the 2012 team, but his offensive game was limited. [22] He also made 34 three-point field goals, doubling the previous United States mark of 17; Anthony (23) also exceed the old record. Roster Season; 31 : Ron Abegglen: 5-8 158 Guard Vernal, Utah: 1958-1961 1 : Charles Abouo: 6-5 215 Guard, Forward Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Brewster Academy: 2008-2012 20 : Sam Adams: 6-2 170 Guard Antwerp, Belgium [45][46] Bryant said, "[T]hey were a lot older, at kind of the end of their careers. [41] Durant and James took over the game as the Americans led by 17 points to start the fourth. BYU women’s basketball announces nonconference schedule for 2020-21 season. Game summaries Cougar tipoff. [28][29], Like the opening game when they missed their first six three-pointers, the USA started this game an even worse 0-for-8. The Americans were 8–1 against Spain since the introduction of the NBA players into FIBA events in 1992. BYU Radio- Nationwide (Dish Network 980, Sirius XM 143, and byuradio.org) [48][49] Bird joked, "They probably could. Teams from the SEC, the Mountain West and Western Athletic Conference are part of the seven-game slate of games BYU women’s basketball will play during the nonconference portion of the upcoming 2020-21 campaign. Krzyzewski was able to rest Bryant, James, and Durant for most of the final period, and even the 19-year-old Davis played. [33] Krzyzewski defended the blowout, noting that he removed his stars in the second half, ordered a zone defense, and stopped allowing fast breaks in the opening period. PS/G: 77.9 (13th of 344) ... College Basketball Scores. The US took a three-point lead, but Lithuania pulled within 87–86 with 4:12 in the game. [8], The following is the United States roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2012 Summer Olympics. [8] The USA was never in any real trouble, but played sloppy in the beginning, missing their first six three-point attempts and being called for 18 personal fouls in the first half. [a] The Americans surrendered 11 consecutive points to start the second half. He finished 8 of 10 from three-point range, and the team was 20 of 39. [26], Durant scored 22 points, and James had eight assists while taking only six shots as the USA won their opening game 98–71 over France. In these cases, the average was taken. Linas Kleiza scored 25 to lead Lithuania, which led by 84–82 with 5:50 remaining. [44] In a game that was close until the final minutes, the USA defeated Spain 107–100. The Americans then scored 11 consecutive points. [17][23][24] Love led the team with 61 rebounds (27 offensive). [43] Durant added 30 points, the first 30-point game in an Olympic final in US history. Harden and Davis were added as replacements. The 2012 team consisted of returning 2008 Olympic gold medal winners small forwards LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, point guards Chris Paul and Deron Williams, and shooting guard Kobe Bryant. KTHK- Blackfoot/ Idaho Falls/ Pocatello/ Rexburg, ID The third center, Isaac Nielson, committed to BYU and announced he would serve a church mission before joining the school for the 2013–14 season. On March 13, 2012, BYU set a record for the largest comeback in an NCAA tournament game, as they were down by 25 points at one point in their first match of the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and came back to beat the Iona Gaels 78–72. Coming off a victory in the 2011-2012 National Basketball Association (NBA) finals, LeBron James became the leader of the Olympic team. [34], Mainly a facilitator in the first three games,[19] James scored 9 of his 20 points in the final four minutes as the USA came back to defeat Lithuania 99–94. In a rematch of the 2008 finals, Team USA again defeated Spain to capture the gold. [47] Dream Team member Charles Barkley said that he "just started laughing" upon hearing Bryant's comment and thought the 1992 team would win by double digits. The single-elimination round features the top four teams from each of the two groups from the opening round. [37], The USA allowed Argentina to make 11 of its first 15 shots, and the Americans lead was never bigger than six in the second quarter. We didn't learn from them". The final two roster spots were claimed by shooting guard James Harden, and power forward Blake Griffin; they were chosen over shooting guard Eric Gordon, small forward Rudy Gay, and power forward Anthony Davis. Spain in 2012 was ranked second in the world behind the US, and had a size advantage with brothers Pau and Marc Gasol. Bryant, James and Durant finished the game a combined 6 for 12 on three-pointers, while the rest of the team shot 2 for 13. [41] The USA had also beaten Spain for Olympic gold in 1984. When Wrubell is gone for football, Durrant will serve as the play-by-play man with Russ Larson serving as the analyst. [35] Entering the contest, James was averaging just 6.7 points but with 5.7 assists. The team led 52–36 at halftime, which expanded to 78–51 after three quarters. Bryant scored 16 points, 14 in the first quarter, as the USA scored 49 points in the opening period. [39] He scored all of his 20 points in the second half, including four consecutive three-pointers in a 66-second span. The Olympic team lost some players to injuries who might have made the team, and appeared to be short on big men. Ginóbili hit a three-pointer at the buzzer at the end of the first half to bring Argentina within 47–40, and he scored another three to open the second half to cut the lead to four points. [7] While the roster appeared to be weakened by the injuries to its inside players, Team USA executive director Jerry Colangelo believed the team was deeper, more athletic and more experienced than the 2008 gold-medal team. [35] Winning their first three games by an average of 52.2 points and playing so well, the team had canceled their previous two practices and rested while watching other sports instead. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Steve Cleveland will also provide analysis on the radio for select conference games. KSUB- Cedar City, UT The Pre-season WCC poll expects the Cougars to finish 3rd behind Gonzaga and St. Mary's and just ahead of Santa Clara. "[50] Bryant later clarified that he thought the 1992 team was better, but it was "ludicrous" to think his team could not beat the Dream Team in one game. [17], Compensating for its lack of big men, the USA played small ball and spread its playmakers around the three-point line and with a player penetrating and passing the ball back outside. They rested their starters in the fourth quarter in preparation for their quarterfinal meeting against Brazil, and a possible rematch against the Americans in the semifinals.