In this month’s Basketball Times column we feature a recap of the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit. The World Select Team topped the USA Junior Select Team 84-75 behind 20 points from Andrew Wiggins, 19 points and eight rebounds from Wang Zhelin and Dario Saric‘s 13 points and 14 rebounds. That negated an record 35-point performance […]
World Team Thwarts USA Comeback to Win 2012 Nike Hoop Summit
The World Select Team captured an 84-75 win over the USA Junior National Select Team in the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The USA fought back from an 18-point deficit to take a 75-74 lead with 3:20 remaining in the game before the International squad closed on […]
Practices at the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit
Here are some observations after attending the practices for the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit which takes place on Saturday at 7PM PST in Portland, Oregon. The World Select Team appears to be not as strong as the past several years. Two of the best players for the World team are Canadians, Anthony Bennett and Andrew […]