2014 Nike Hoop Summit Set For Portland’s Moda Center On April 12

Heard he was really good at Nations. Yeah, not sure about the International PG’s that are eligible and heard Sidy was very quick, so seemed like a great fit. Think that having Schroeder and Exum last year was such a massive advantage for the USA. Having been to 5 of the last 6 Hoop Summit games, the USA guards usually out quick the World guards. Last year, not so much with quick as hell Schroeder and Exum being much faster than the Harrison boys.

Again, as I said in the other post, do not see Exum playing. Just think it really serves no value for his draft stock. He would have to play out of his mind well to move up any higher, guessing he passes on it. Hezonja as well, think he is playing for Barca and not sure about entering the draft in general, so unless he changes and mind, decides he is hell bent on entering this year, doubt he makes it. Was really hoping for him last year, think Wiggins would have been hyped for that match-up again (they played each other in 2011 at the Jordan Brand Classic International Game, Wiggins won MVP, held Mario to 6-19 shooting).

Well, if it is even close to as talented as last year, should be another fantastic game. Do not think they get better than last years bunch, had three first rounders, a couple possible top picks in the draft, talent and size beyond that. The US should have more size this year, just hope the World keeps it competitive. Think they will if they get close to the team both either of us has listed.

Heard he was really good at Nations. Yeah, not sure about the International PG’s that are eligible and heard Sidy was very quick, so seemed like a great fit. Think that having Schroeder and Exum last year was such a massive advantage for the USA. Having been to 5 of the last 6 Hoop Summit games, the USA guards usually out quick the World guards. Last year, not so much with quick as hell Schroeder and Exum being much faster than the Harrison boys.

Again, as I said in the other post, do not see Exum playing. Just think it really serves no value for his draft stock. He would have to play out of his mind well to move up any higher, guessing he passes on it. Hezonja as well, think he is playing for Barca and not sure about entering the draft in general, so unless he changes and mind, decides he is hell bent on entering this year, doubt he makes it. Was really hoping for him last year, think Wiggins would have been hyped for that match-up again (they played each other in 2011 at the Jordan Brand Classic International Game, Wiggins won MVP, held Mario to 6-19 shooting).

Well, if it is even close to as talented as last year, should be another fantastic game. Do not think they get better than last years bunch, had three first rounders, a couple possible top picks in the draft, talent and size beyond that. The US should have more size this year, just hope the World keeps it competitive. Think they will if they get close to the team both either of us has listed.

But, Kyrie Irving was born in Australia and you didn’t see him playing for the World squad. Think that Mudiay does have American citizenship as well and if you want to establish a connection to USA Basketball, you do not play for the World team in this game. It is one thing to play for Team Africa at adidas Nations (he did in 2011) and I am pretty sure the Nike Global Challenge is not officially a USA basketball event.

The Hoop Summit, well, if you are playing on the World team, do not think it is what is best for your future if you plan on playing for Team USA in the future. Hence, his inclusion on my USA roster as opposed to the World team. Karl Towns chose Dominican Republic, Trey Lyles chose Canada, not sure that Mudiay chooses DRC. So, eligible, yes. Think that he chooses to play for the US if he wants to be part of the future of USA Basketball, which I believe he probably does. Do not know for sure, just think that once you choose allegiances, think it pretty much ends your eligibility to play for another country.

But, Kyrie Irving was born in Australia and you didn’t see him playing for the World squad. Think that Mudiay does have American citizenship as well and if you want to establish a connection to USA Basketball, you do not play for the World team in this game. It is one thing to play for Team Africa at adidas Nations (he did in 2011) and I am pretty sure the Nike Global Challenge is not officially a USA basketball event.

The Hoop Summit, well, if you are playing on the World team, do not think it is what is best for your future if you plan on playing for Team USA in the future. Hence, his inclusion on my USA roster as opposed to the World team. Karl Towns chose Dominican Republic, Trey Lyles chose Canada, not sure that Mudiay chooses DRC. So, eligible, yes. Think that he chooses to play for the US if he wants to be part of the future of USA Basketball, which I believe he probably does. Do not know for sure, just think that once you choose allegiances, think it pretty much ends your eligibility to play for another country.