Minute to go and we can't press? Its been said by assistant coaches on the last two teams that the NBA guys won't press? Where was the trapping press defense? We could have snuffed them out.

There was no time to teach it to them, and they don't want to do it.

Thats just one thing. There are lots of blame to go around. Marbs box looked good yesterday, but I did not think he played well. There were some key moments in the game and he did not step up. To be very fair, nor did any other player. I did not like the way Marbs did not go around screens and why the USA points left their guys time and time again I don't know.

You had Americas best coaches on that bench, and we had players whom had no heart. Immature kids playing men. And losing despite being better athletes.

Steph gets as much blame as anyone, its a team game is the buzz, and they lost as a team. Period.

I give him credit for sticking his neck out and going, and absorbing the humility and learning experience. You have to fail at a high level to learn how to succeed. Steph has not had too many showcase moments so this was great for him gain experience. His 18 playoff games are not enough.

As for Jeff, he did ok, just can't hit a FT to save his ass!

Please move to the OFFICIAL: USA Basketball thread.