Recovered from COVID-19, Stefanie Dolson Chases Olympic Dreams
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May 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone in different ways. Some have had only to endure the inconvenience of community lockdowns. Others have lost multiple family members to the virus, or had their lives turned upside down through the loss of jobs.
For
Stefanie Dolson a two-time WNBA All-Star and key member of the USA Basketball program it was a bit more of a roller-coaster ride.
In March 2020, just as the coronavirus was becoming part of our everyday lives, Dolson and other family members tested positive.
“It was hard,” Dolson said. “When I got it and then my whole family got it, we got it right in the beginning. We got it literally right after the lockdown started, so we were getting the symptoms as the world was learning about symptoms, or we were getting symptoms before people knew about certain symptoms. So it was hard, but at the same time, my whole family kind of made it
USA Basketball E-National Team Falls to Dominican Republic in Conference Finals
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Defending FIBA Esports Open North and Central America Conference champions, the USA Basketball E-National Team (4-2) fell to Dominican Republic (4-2) 2-1 in the best-of-three finals series on May 9. After dropping the first game 61-56, the USA forced a Game 3 with a dominating 60-47 victory but a dagger of a 3-pointer by the Dominicans with 3.3 seconds in the final game sealed a 55-52 win and conference championship for the islanders.
“Throughout the weekend we played well,” said USA captain
Malik “OriginalMalik” Hobson (KNX Gaming/Detroit, Mich.). “But in the finals, no game, not game one, two or three, did I feel as if we played our best game at all.
Domo Jones Right at Home On 3x3 Court
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If you have ever watched
Dominique “Domo” Jones play basketball especially the 3x3 variety you know that he is in constant motion, a bundle of energy always looking to find that little opening to drive to the hoop.
Now, Jones may have met his match in son Grayson, who was born in September 2019.
“I’ve never smiled so much in my life,” Jones said of being a dad. “My little man is energetic, and he’s reminded me a little bit of myself, I hear from everybody that watched me come up, so it’s pretty dope.”
Streaming Flashback: Bryant s Last Second Shot Carries USA Blue To 105-104 Win In 2007 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge
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May 7, 2021
USA Basketball is streaming on Twitch 10 select men s and women s national team exhibition contests every Friday, beginning March 12, 2021.
This week’s men’s national team exhibition re-air is from July 22, 2007, when
Kobe Bryant, wearing a USA uniform for the first time, drained the game winner with :06 left to lead the USA Blue Team to a 105-104 victory in the 2007 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge in Las Vegas. The game will
In a town known for its entertainment, it didn t get any better than the 2007 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge that was held on July 22 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
The six-player squad will compete from throughout the country as they represent the U.S. at the FIBA Esports Open III North and Central America Conference championship this weekend.