Words. High School Hoop

After helping the USA to a perfect 5-0 record and the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship this past summer, and earning tournament MVP honors along the way, Jabari Parker of Simeon High School (Chicago, Ill.) today was announced as the 2011 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

Twenty-seven members of the 2011-12 USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team are confirmed to participate in a mini-camp that will be held Oct. 15 and 16 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

On the heels of a gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, the USA will utilize four practice sessions to prepare to defend its inaugural gold at the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship, which will be played June 29 – July 8 in Lithuania. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

Following three days of practices featuring 27 of the nation’s top 16-and-unders at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo., the 2011 USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team was finalized on Sunday night, USA Basketball announced. The USA U16 National Team members were selected by the USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team Committee and drawn from the 2011-12 USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team pool. MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

Other than perhaps winning an NBA title, there is nothing better than USA Basketball. Representing your country in international competition, playing against the top players from around the world, having the chance to win a gold medal – all of these things are at stake each and every game. Yesterday, USA Basketball announced the 21 top young prep talents that have been named to the 2009-10 USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team. MORE >