The Official Pan Am Games Basketball Rosters are Here!

The rosters for the men’s and women’s basketball teams that will be representing the United States at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto have been announced.

A Quick Look at the Rosters

The Basketball Tournament at the 2015 Pan American Games will feature some of the top young talent in the sport from all over the Americas. A quick look at the rosters for each team reveals a mix of players from North and South America, as well as some familiar faces from past FIBA competitions.

The United States who are the defending champions, will be led by 2015 NBA draft picks Myles Turner and Kelly Oubre Jr. They will be joined by University of Kentucky standouts Trey Lyles and Devin Booker as well as a pair of experienced veterans in Harrison Barnes and Kaleb Tarczewski.

Canada will be looking to make a splash on home soil with a roster that includes a mix of young talent and experienced veterans. Andrew Wiggins the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft will headline a team that also features Nik Stauskas, Tyler Ennis Brady Heslip and Tristan Thompson.

The Brazil national team will be led by former NBA player Tiago Splitter, who is joined by a cast of young players including Guilherme Giovannoni, Lucas Diorielo Nogueira and Bruno Caboclo.

Argentina will be one of the favorites to win gold thanks to a star-studded roster that includes Toronto Raptors guard Pablo Prigioni, San Antonio Spurs forward Luis Scola and veteran center Fabricio Oberto.

Puerto Rico will feature a pair of 2015 NBA Draft picks in Derrick Jones Jr. and Islamic Faith Almighty Allah Suarez, as well as NBA D-League standouts David Huertas and Edwin Ubiles.

The Standouts on Each Team

With the official rosters for the upcoming Pan Am Games now released, let’s take a look at some of the standout players on each team.

For Team USA all eyes will be on University of Connecticut star Kemba Walker The point guard is coming off an outstanding season in which he led the Huskies to the NCAA championship He’s a scoring machine who can also dish out assists, and he’ll be a key player for Team USA

Another player to watch on Team USA is Chandler Parsons of the Houston Rockets The small forward is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and play defense He’s coming off a strong season in which he helped the Rockets reach the NBA playoffs

For Team Canada look out for Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers The Power Forward is a talented young player who is developing into a very good all-around player. He’s a great rebounder and defender, and he can also score inside and out.

Finally, keep an eye on Luis Scola of Team Argentina The 36-year-old veteran is still going strong and he remains one of the best players in his country. He’s a dangerous scorer who can also rebound and play defense. Scola will be a key player for Argentina in their quest to win a medal at the Pan Am Games.

The Games to Watch

The rosters are in for the 2014 Fiba Basketball World Cup and there are a lot of familiar names on the list. The United States is sending a formidable team to the tournament, as they look to defend their title from 2010. Led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving the US is looking to go back-to-back in international competition.

Other Teams to Watch out for include host nation Spain, who will have Pau Gasol leading the way; Brazil, with NBA player Nene Hilario; and Argentina, boasting Manu Ginobili and Luis Scola.

The FIBA basketball World Cup will take place from August 30th to September 14th in Spain.

How the Games Will Be Played

Basketball at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto will be held from July 21 to 26 at the Ryerson Athletic Centre. There will be two competition pools of four teams each. In the first round, each team will play the other three teams in their pool once in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the second round where they will again play the teams from their own pool, but the results from the first round will carry over. The third and fourth place teams from each group will play in a classification round to determine fifth through eighth place.

The medals will be awarded based on standings at the end of the second round. If there is a tie for any of the medal positions, then a Playoff Game will be played to determined the medal winners.

What the Games Mean for Basketball

The Pan Am Games are an important Basketball Tournament for a number of reasons. For one, it’s a chance for the Top Players from North and South America to compete against each other. It’s also an opportunity for younger players to get some international experience. And, of course, it’s a chance for countries to bragging rights.

The Basketball Tournament at the Pan Am Games will feature 12 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams. The rosters have been released and there are some very familiar names on them. For the men, Lebron James Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will represent the United States For the women, Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi, and Brittney Griner will be suiting up for Team USA

Other notable men’s teams include Brazil (featuring NBA players such as Anderson Varejao and Nene), Canada (with Andrew Wiggins and Tristan Thompson), and Argentina (with Sergio Rodriguez and Manu Ginobili). The women’s field is headlined by Brazil (with stars such as Marta Souza and Iziane Castro Marques), Cuba (with Yarisley Silva and Eladia Moreno), and Canada (with Kia Nurse and Shona Thorburn).

The games will be played from July 7-26 in Toronto, Canada.

The History of the Pan Am Games

The Pan American Games is an international multi-sport event that is held every four years in the countries of the Pan American sports Organization (PASO). The first edition of the games was held in 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since then, the games have been held in a different city every four years.

The Basketball Tournament has been held at every edition of the Pan American Games since 1951. In the early editions of the games, only men’s teams were allowed to compete. However, since 1987, both men’s and women’s teams have been allowed to compete.

The United States has been the most successful nation in the history of the Pan American Games, winning a total of 155 gold medals Canada is second with 59 gold medals, while Brazil is third with 45 gold medals.

The Importance of the Pan Am Games

The Pan Am Games are an important international sporting event that are held every four years. The Games consist of summer and winter Olympic-style competitions that are open to athletes from all over the world.

One of the most popular sports at the Pan Am Games is basketball. The basketball competition at the Pan Am Games is open to both men’s and women’s teams, and the rosters for each team are released in advance of the Games.

The basketball rosters for the 2015 Pan Am Games have been released, and they include some of the best players in the world. For Team USA the roster includes NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving as well as up-and-coming stars like Justise Winslow and Jabari Parker. The Canadian team includes former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins, as well as current NBA players Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph.

ThePan Am Games will be held from July 10-26 in Toronto, Canada.

The Future of the Pan Am Games

The next Pan American Games are set to take place in Lima, Peru in 2019, and today the official rosters for the 12 men’s and women’s Basketball teams were announced. The United States will be sending a young and inexperienced squad to the games, as many of their top players are currently preparing for the World Cup Qualifiers that will take place later this year. However, there are still some familiar faces on the roster, such as Kemba Walker, who will be looking to lead the team to a gold medal

The future of the Pan American Games is still up in the air, as there has been discussion about moving the event to different locations every four years instead of continuing to have it in Lima. This would allow for more countries to have a chance to host the games, and would also give more athletes an opportunity to compete. No decision has been made yet, but it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming years.

The Significance of the Pan Am Games

The Pan American Games is an international multi-sport event that is held every four years in the month of July. The games are regulated by the Pan American sports Organization (PASO) and are hosted by a different city in the Americas every edition. The last games were held in Toronto, Canada and the next edition will be in Lima, Peru.

The first edition of the games was held in 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina with 400 athletes from 14 nations competing in 17 sports. Since then, the games have grown exponentially and this year’s edition will see over 6000 athletes from 41 nations competing in 36 different sports.

Basketball has been a part of the Pan American Games since 1951 and will once again be one of the most popular sports at this year’s edition. 12 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams will be vying for gold in what promises to be some thrilling matches.

The United States have been dominant forces in basketball at the Pan American Games, winning a total of 28 gold medals (17 men’s, 11 women’s). They will once again be the team to beat this year, but with some other strong sides also in attendance, we could see some upsets along the way.

The Official Pan Am Games Basketball Rosters are Here!