USA basketball team has only one option

BEIJING, July 23 (UPI) -- When it comes to U.S. Olympic basketball, it is no longer about extending a streak. It is now all about pride. And perhaps some revenge. The field for this year's Olympic men's basketball tournament contains the team that won the gold medal four years ago. That would be Argentina. It also includes the current world champion, which would be Spain. Also present will be the team that eliminated the United States from the gold medal running in the 2006 world championship tournament. That would be Greece. Finally, the team that won the 2002 world championships when they were held in the United States will be a part of the action in Beijing. That team is Serbia. Yes, the Americans will be present as well. But until proven otherwise, Team USA has become just another hopeful among those fighting for Olympic... [read full story]