10/05/2006
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USA - Men's senior team to train in Las Vegas
COLORADO SPRINGS (FIBA World Championship) - The USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team will train in Las Vegas in preparation for the 2006 FIBA World Championship that will be held Aug. 19-Sept. 3 in Japan.
"The long and healthy basketball rivalry between the USA and Puerto Rico will be showcased at this event," said Colangelo.
"Both national teams are among the very best in the world, so I am sure this will be a game that basketball fans in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas won't want to miss."
"We are proud to be part of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team training and exhibition game against the Puerto Rico National Team," said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. "During the summer, Las Vegas will take center stage as USA Basketball prepares for international competition.
This is a great opportunity for our community and fans throughout the country to see the best basketball players all in one place."
USA Basketball and State Farm announced Monday the signing of a three-year marketing partnership that included promotions in connection with the USA Basketball Men's and Women's Senior National Teams.
"We feel very fortunate to have State Farm join the USA Basketball team," Colangelo stated.
"The State Farm USA Basketball Challenge is certain to be one of the highlight events in Las Vegas over the next three summers."
As part of the agreement, State Farm, the official insurance company of USA Basketball, becomes title partner for the USA Men's Senior National Team's exhibition game in Las Vegas over the next three summers. Additionally, State Farm will be the presenting partner for the first-ever USA Basketball interactive fan tour, titled USA Basketball Red, White and Hoops Tour presented by State Farm.
Featuring the 23 players who were selected for the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program, U.S. team training will get underway in Las Vegas on July 19 and continue through July 25.
Following a five-day break, selected finalists for the USA World Championship squad will reconvene in Las Vegas on July 31 for the start of the second phase of the team's domestic training. Resuming practice on July 31, the USA will close out its Vegas training facing Puerto Rico in the Aug. 3 exhibition game.
USA Basketball announced on March 5 the 23 players who had been named members of the 2006-2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program.
Named to the 2006-08 USA Senior National Team were: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets); Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards); Shane Battier (Memphis Grizzlies); Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons); Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors); Bruce Bowen (San Antonio Spurs); Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); Antawn Jamison (Washington Wizards); Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks); Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns); Brad Miller (Sacramento Kings); Adam Morrison (Gonzaga University); Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers); Chris Paul (New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets); Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics); J.J. Redick (Duke University); Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks); Luke Ridnour (Seattle SuperSonics); Amaré Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns); and Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat).
2006 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team Training Schedule
DATES
July 19-25, USA Team Training, Las Vegas
July 31 - Aug. 3m USA Team Trainingm Las Vegas
Aug. 3 State, Farm USA Basketball Challenge Thomas & Mack Center, USA vs. Puerto Rico Las Vegas
Aug. 5-10 USA, Team Training/Exhibition Games TBA
August 11-12, USA Team Training, Seoul, Korea
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"The long and healthy basketball rivalry between the USA and Puerto Rico will be showcased at this event," said Colangelo.
"Both national teams are among the very best in the world, so I am sure this will be a game that basketball fans in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas won't want to miss."
"We are proud to be part of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team training and exhibition game against the Puerto Rico National Team," said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. "During the summer, Las Vegas will take center stage as USA Basketball prepares for international competition.
This is a great opportunity for our community and fans throughout the country to see the best basketball players all in one place."
USA Basketball and State Farm announced Monday the signing of a three-year marketing partnership that included promotions in connection with the USA Basketball Men's and Women's Senior National Teams.
"We feel very fortunate to have State Farm join the USA Basketball team," Colangelo stated.
"The State Farm USA Basketball Challenge is certain to be one of the highlight events in Las Vegas over the next three summers."
As part of the agreement, State Farm, the official insurance company of USA Basketball, becomes title partner for the USA Men's Senior National Team's exhibition game in Las Vegas over the next three summers. Additionally, State Farm will be the presenting partner for the first-ever USA Basketball interactive fan tour, titled USA Basketball Red, White and Hoops Tour presented by State Farm.
Featuring the 23 players who were selected for the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program, U.S. team training will get underway in Las Vegas on July 19 and continue through July 25.
Following a five-day break, selected finalists for the USA World Championship squad will reconvene in Las Vegas on July 31 for the start of the second phase of the team's domestic training. Resuming practice on July 31, the USA will close out its Vegas training facing Puerto Rico in the Aug. 3 exhibition game.
USA Basketball announced on March 5 the 23 players who had been named members of the 2006-2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program.
Named to the 2006-08 USA Senior National Team were: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets); Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards); Shane Battier (Memphis Grizzlies); Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons); Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors); Bruce Bowen (San Antonio Spurs); Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); Antawn Jamison (Washington Wizards); Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks); Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns); Brad Miller (Sacramento Kings); Adam Morrison (Gonzaga University); Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers); Chris Paul (New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets); Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics); J.J. Redick (Duke University); Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks); Luke Ridnour (Seattle SuperSonics); Amaré Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns); and Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat).
2006 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team Training Schedule
DATES
July 19-25, USA Team Training, Las Vegas
July 31 - Aug. 3m USA Team Trainingm Las Vegas
Aug. 3 State, Farm USA Basketball Challenge Thomas & Mack Center, USA vs. Puerto Rico Las Vegas
Aug. 5-10 USA, Team Training/Exhibition Games TBA
August 11-12, USA Team Training, Seoul, Korea
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