07-01-2016, 10:32 AM
With the exception of Candace Parker (against whom they clearly had an issue), they basically went with all the former Olympians and added Griner and EDD. Seemed like a mindless approach.
As I have expressed elsewhere, I sure hope they get it together next time, or you could see a very strong Nigerian team!
If you take a look, though, at the list of 25 who tried out I'd wager a lot of money that the second 12 would get at least the silver medal if they were allowed to compete also in Rio. Maybe even the gold over the top 12, whose average guard age is something like 35.
As I have expressed elsewhere, I sure hope they get it together next time, or you could see a very strong Nigerian team!
If you take a look, though, at the list of 25 who tried out I'd wager a lot of money that the second 12 would get at least the silver medal if they were allowed to compete also in Rio. Maybe even the gold over the top 12, whose average guard age is something like 35.