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USAB Men’s National Team Camp, Day 3

by
Rico Cabrera, Sr.
Aug 10, 2014

We invite you to browse through the Day 3 Photo Gallery and see the many facets of a typical USAB national team practice. Take the opportunity to view shots of the media present, action shots of the players and coaches during the daily scrimmage, interviews during the customary 30 minute media session after practice, and a look at the interior of the Mendenhall Center, training site of Team USA. (For more information on USA Basketball and how to follow this team and many others, please go to www.usab.com. To follow Team USA in the upcoming FIBA Word Cup Tournament, go to www.fiba.com)

: Great wide shot of the VIP section below and the Media watching from above in the balcony.

: NBA TV, ESPN, local Las Vegas TV camera crews shown gathering action shots for their viewerships to see.

: Great shot of Anthony Davis shooting over the outstretched arm of Mason Plumlee.

: #28 Bradley Beal is closely guarded by #22 Damian Lillard during the full court scrimmage.

: Just one of he many hundreds of great guard match-ups during Camp…#23 Kyrie Irving vs #30 John Wall.

: Anthony Davis takes a jump hook in the key as he’s checked by Mason Plumlee and Paul Millsap

: Underneath the basket action is about to happen as Anthony Davis gets set to go up for a shot

: John Wall is caught air-born as he dishes off to his wing player during a fast-break in the practice session.

: Take a good look at the extension by Mason Plumlee on Davis’ shot. Gordon Hayward waits for the rebound.

: Head Coach Krzyzewski speaks to seated Blue squad members during a strategic moment in the scrimmage

: Anthony Davis takes a jump shot from the corner as Mason Plumlee comes out to contest him.

: Blue squad members gather together for a time-out during a very competitive full-court scrimmage.

: Damian Lillard turns to an official and waits for an answer to his question during scrimmage on Court #1.

: Stephen Curry is captured as he listens to one of the squad’s coaching staff members during the scrimmage

: James Harden directs his attention to his “Big Man,” #36 DeMarcus Cousins.

: #34 Chandler Parsons & #75 Mason Plumlee are pictured side-by-side during a free-throw attempt.

: Kyrie Irving looks across court at the action taking place.

: Shot of the Blue squad as they come together during a called time-out during the scrimmage.

: Anthony Davis sizes up the floor as he prepares to post up against Mason Plumlee.

: Wide shot of the action on Court #1 during the end of an intense scrimmage.

: USA Basketball’s Managing Director, Jerry Colangelo, in conversation with USAB Exec. Director, Jim Tooley.

: DeMar DeRozan takes a pause for the cause as he looks toward the far side of Court #1

: Klay Thompson is shown in a moment of thought as prepares to take extra shots after practice.

: Nice shot of the Official FIBA international basketball, the Molten GL7.

: KD displaying his form as he puts up extra shots from the 3 point line.

: KD waiting for the pass to arrive.

: Practice Makes Perfect….Catch Pass-Go To Triple Threat Position then Pass, Assist, or Score.

: Draymond Green, Golden St. Warriors & member of the invited “Select Team,” is interviewed by Rico.

: Derrick Rose, NBA Chicago Bulls/Memphis University, speaks with media members after another very strong showing in Day 3’s intra-squad scrimmage.

: Stephen Curry responds to a question from Rico during the mandatory media session after practice.

: Derrick Rose focuses his answers for the multitude of media who sought interviews with him on a daily basis.

: Gordon Hayward shown during an interview with an interested member of the media.

: Anthony Davis responds to questions from Rico and several other members of the media.

: Kyle Korver steps up to speak with a member of Team USA’s coaching staff.

: Kenneth Faried is shown speaking to a member of the press as he ices down both knees.

: Rico catches up to Bradley Beal for a 1-on-1 interview during the media session.

: Bradley Beal speaks about his Camp experience & his being selected to tryout for the national team.

: Big fan favorite, Paul George is pictured as he sized up the post-practice “1-on-1” activities with teammates.

: A shot of the different types of “new age” digital cameras now in use by web, print & electronic media crews.

: Shown putting in some extra work after practice are Paul George and James Harden

: It’s the Special “1-on-1” court time after practice featuring Paul George, James Harden, and Kevin Durant.

: Good shot of Paul George being defended by Kevin Durant during their 1-on-1 workout session.

: Kevin Durant…2014 NBA MVP, 2012 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, & 2010 FIBA World Champion-“Best In Class”

: Kevin Durant speaks with media after concluding his “1-on-1” session with teammates George & Harden.

: Kevin Durant always finds time to speak with the press during the mandatory media sessions.

: KD turns to a reporter and answers his question.

: Great overhead shot of Kevin Durant with an array of correspondents surrounding him.

: A group of female sports journalists gather around Kevin Durant during the post-practice media session on Day 3. Durant is one of the most sought-after players in Camp