LAS VEGAS -- Team USA completed its five-day training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup with a 117-74 thrashing of Puerto Rico on Monday night, leaving coach Steve Kerr thrilled with the work his team has put in as it begins what it hopes is a six-week quest culminating in a gold medal next month in the Philippines.
"It's a great night for us," Kerr said after winning his first game as head coach of the senior national team. "I think the guys have really picked up what we're trying to install at both ends and we're slowly but surely getting used to the FIBA rules and interpretations -- coaches included.