From Dream Team to “Believe” Team: A Short History of U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Glory and Heartbreak
By Mitchell Copeland Ever since the U.S. started to compete in Men’s Olympic basketball, they dominated. They entered the international scene in the 1930’s and immediately made their mark, effortlessly humiliating each and every competitor, until they received a gold medal. They then proceeded to repeat this feat five times consecutively. Their perfect record was tarnished with a few defeats on their way to their … Continue reading From Dream Team to “Believe” Team: A Short History of U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Glory and Heartbreak
