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New structure is reaping immediate on-court benefits

By Jay Bilas
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, August 28, 2006

I have written several articles over the years about USA Basketball and its place in the international game, often pointing out its deficiencies and offering my suggestions on how to make things better. Now, with USA Basketball having a great showing at the World Championship in Japan, the most important overall point should not be lost. These are not victories owing to just players, just coaching style, or just adjustments made to international play. The manner in which the U.S. national te ...

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