Welcome to the London Olympics, where the only thing to care about — so far as we’re concerned — is the basketball. Before the first men’s game begins July 29 with Nigeria against Tunisia, let’s take a look at the teams trying to knock off the gold-medal favorite U.S. Can anyone do it? Hit the jump to see each nation’s video resume. Today’s challengers: Great Britain and Australia.
GREAT BRITAIN
Player you’re most likely to recognize: Luol Deng.
FIBA rank: 43
They’ll upset the Americans if: Everyone on the U.S. gets sick. The team only joined FIBA 7 years ago, and only then to prepare for these Olympics.
AUSTRALIA
Player you’re most likely to recognize: Patty Mills.
FIBA rank: 9
They’ll upset the Americans if: they are somehow able to dominate the smaller, American front line.
Can either of these teams beat the U.S.?
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