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Teamwork the guiding principle for U.S squad

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- No one on the U.S. National team wants to play 40 minutes. Good. National team coach Mike Krzyzewski of Duke said no one will at the FIBA World Championships in Japan next month. But ultimately, once the roster is finalized from 15 to 12 before the team's first game on Aug. 19, everyone may have a legitimate shot to get significant minutes. Krzyzewski said there won't be set starters. There won't be a traditional bench. And, get this, everyone is on board. The players are in per ...

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