Need for speed as US young guns target Basketball World Cup

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A talented United States team of young NBA players will try to capture the Basketball World Cup with a fast-paced attacking style and a physical defensive scheme.

A talented United States team of young NBA players will try to capture the Basketball World Cupwith a fast-paced attacking style and a physical defensive scheme.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr guides an formidable squad of Americans in their 20s who seek a third global crown in the past four attempts at the World Cup, which begins on Friday, Aug. 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Add in NBA All-Star guards Anthony Edwards of Minnesota and Tyrese Haliburton of Indiana -- the US assists leader -- and Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers and the US lineup offers flair and versatility.

More physical contact is permitted as well, which delights Memphis star Jaren Jackson Jr., the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year and top NBA shot blocker each of the past two seasons.

 

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