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Pistons big men Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe are among the players invited to USA Basketball’s July minicamp. The organization announced the 27-man roster this afternoon that includes the past two rookies of the year in point guards Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard. The invite is considered a possible steppingstone for players to represent the U.S. at the 2014 World Cup in Madrid and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “It’s an honor to be invited to participate in the Team USA camp along with this group of great young players,” Drummond said in the team release. “I’m looking forward to the experience and hope to learn from it.” Detroit Free Press

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Dave McMenamin: Before Jason Kidd was in the running for the BKN job, his name was bandied about as a potential USA Basketball asst according to a source Twitter @mcten

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Gearing up for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, USA Basketball selected a wide-ranging mix of experience, youth, size, speed and shooters for its 27-man roster that will train in July 22-25 in Las Vegas. The past two NBA rookies of the year — guards Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers — headline the list. New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is the only returnee from the 2012 London Olympics gold medal team. And two of the breakout stars from the NBA playoffs have joined up: Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard. USA Today Sports

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USA Basketball, the national governing body responsible for choosing the U.S. Olympic teams, plans to relocate to Tempe as part of an Arizona State development project, multiple sources told azcentral sports. Currently located in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball is expected to announce its plan soon to be part of a 10-acre project adjacent to the ASU campus, sources said. USA Today Sports

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As part of a partnership with the city of Tempe, ASU's plan is to build a hotel and conference center and other development on university-owned land at the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive. This project is separate from ASU's planned athletic facilities district. USA Today Sports

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USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo suggested Monday the way is being cleared for Derrick Rose to return to USA Basketball for the 2014 basketball World Cup in Spain and the 2016 Olympics in South America. “Had he not been injured, he would have very likely been a member of the roster for the (2012) Olympics,” Colangelo said on a conference call to announce the additions of Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and Pelicans coach Monty Williams as assistants to head coach Mike Krzyzewski for USA Basketball. Bulls.com

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So it seemed clear Colangelo would like Rose back for international competition, and as soon as possible, especially with Thibodeau being added to the staff. The USA team will have a Las Vegas camp for younger prospects starting July 22. Rose is beyond that group, but Colangelo said they might invite Rose to be back and get a feel being around the group. “Obviously, what we need to do is find out how far and how quickly he can come back (from his knee surgery),” Colangelo said. “That’s the important thing. “We’ll monitor Derrick in the course of the upcoming season,” said Colangelo. “If he’s fully healthy (as expected), we’ll want to bring him in next summer to take a hard look and maybe even play in 2014 (in Spain), which might be in his best interests. “He helped us considerably in 2010 when we won in Istanbul,” added Colangelo. “If I’m not mistaken he went on to be (NBA) MVP after that summer.” Bulls.com

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USA Basketball and Syracuse University veteran coach Jim Boeheim, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, and New Orleans Pelicans head coach and former USA Basketball player Monty Williams, today were announced as USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant coaches for 2013-16 by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo. USA Basketball

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“I am honored that Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski have asked me to join the USA Basketball National Team coaching staff,” said Thibodeau. “It is truly and honor and a privilege to be representing our country the next four years and to be part of such a great team. I’m very excited about having the opportunity to work with all the great coaches and players that are going to be involved.” USA Basketball

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“I want to thank Mr. Colangelo for his confidence in me and I am truly honored and looking forward to working on Coach K’s staff,” said Williams. “For me to be involved as an assistant coach for USA Basketball where I can represent my country is a privilege and the ultimate honor. I was fortunate back in the early 90’s to be on the USA 22-and-under roster where we won the gold medal in Spain. and I felt a tremendous amount of pride. With this honor, I feel the same sense of pride again for my country, but I also want to make the Benson’s, Pelican organization, New Orleans community and my family proud.” USA Basketball

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KC Johnson: Thibodeau said his responsibilities for Team USA begin this summer. Twitter @KCJHoop

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A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams will join the returning Jim Boeheim as assistant coaches for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. Thibodeau and Williams will work the next three years under coach Mike Krzyzewski. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hirings were to be announced later Monday. Oregonian

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Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes will participate in Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas in July, according to sources. And point guard Stephen Curry is back in the national team mix, too. Contra Costa Times

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Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes will participate in Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas in July, according to sources. And point guard Stephen Curry is back in the national team mix, too. Contra Costa Times

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Curry will not participate in the camp next month but he will show up in Las Vegas to meet with Team USA coaches. He is back in the national team’s pool of players and will be invited next summer to try out for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup (formerly the World Championships) in Spain. Contra Costa Times

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Williams confirmed two weeks ago that forward Anthony Davis has fully recovered from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.Though Davis’ knee injury didn’t require surgery, it forced him to miss the final three games of the season. Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, is expected to participate in the Team USA's mini camp scheduled for July 22-25 in Las Vegas with teammate Ryan Anderson. He will not participate on the Pelicans' summer league team, team officials confirmed. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Pacers forward Paul George will be in Las Vegas once again this summer with USA Basketball. He will take part in minicamp with the National Team from July 22-25. Last summer, George was on the Select Team, whose duty it was to get the Olympic team prepared for the London Olympic games. Pacers.com

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George Hill also received an invitation but his scheduled is jammed in July so he cannot attend. Hill is already slated to be in China at that time with his former teammate, Tony Parker, of the San Antonio Spurs to promote PEAK shoes. Both point guards have deals with the sportswear company, which is based in China. Pacers.com

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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan said he has been invited to the USA Basketball national team camp in Las Vegas. The mini-camp will run July 22-25, concluding with an intrasquad game on the 25th at Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of Nevada Las Vegas. “I’m glad to have this opportunity,” Jordan said in a text message. “I’ve got to take advantage of it.” Los Angeles Times

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has been invited to the USA Basketball national team camp in Las Vegas, league source tells Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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