Whatever happens, you know the U.S. will compete.
As you know, LeBron James has decided not to play in this summer Olympics. So what does Coach K have to say?
"He's served."
That about sums it up. He's been great to the whole operation. As much as any player, James has set the tone for America's Olympic basketball renaissance. It's a well-deserved rest.
As for Coach K, this is the season of surgery.
His knee replacements went very well, he's said, and his hernia surgery did too.
Now though he's had two ankle surgeries and those are a bit more stressful he tells the N&O, but "it's worked.