To prepare for the defense of its four gold medals won in a row (2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020) at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, Team USA will first make a stopover in England. USA Basketball announced two preparation matches a few days before the start of the Olympics
The Americans will face, at the O2 Arena in London, where they were crowned in 2012 against Spain with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, South Sudan, on July 20, then Germany, two days later.
A revenge for Team USA
Or the great story of the last World Cup and the reigning world champion, who also beat the United States in the semi-final. Two prestigious matches also for the two nations concerned.
“It’s a good opportunity to face Team USA before the Games, to play against the favorite. It’s a very good measuring instrument for us”explains the German coach, Gordon Herbert. “We accepted this invitation as a chance to evolve at a high level”continues Luol Deng, the president of the South Sudanese federation. “Playing against the Americans is added value for our preparation for the Games. I am impatient. »
For an announcement this big, we needed to go big!
Next July, USA Basketball takes over The O2.#TEGSport pic.twitter.com/DDqpFjfnhL
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 12, 2023
