U.S. basketball sets July game vs. China in Oakland
The Warriors make up nearly one-sixth of the finalists for the team that will represent the United States in the Olympics this summer, so it's only fitting that they'll get to show their wares to the home fans before heading to Rio de Janeiro. USA Basketball on Monday morning released a five-city domestic showcase, which includes a game against China on July 26 at Oracle Arena. "With only a short period of training available, our training and exhibition games are critical in helping us prepare for the challenges we will face in Rio in defending our gold medal," USA Basketball chairman and national team managing director Jerry Colangelo said in a news release. USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski said: "Building our team chemistry quickly is vital, and the 2016 USA Basketball Showcase will offer our players and coaches the opportunity to become familiar with each other, to develop chemistry and to gain critical international experience against a variety of differing styles." The men's basketball portion of the Olympics is scheduled from Aug. 6-21 in Rio de Janeiro. Before then, the U.S. decision-makers will have to pick a 12-man roster from a list of 31 players that includes Warriors...
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