Team USA destroys Finland

Team USA

In a game that was over, well, as soon as Team USA scored, Deon Thompson started the next stage of their overseas tour by destroying Finland 87 to 40. From what I have read on the official USA Basketball web site, and from the box score of the game, the final score might be closer than the game was. In this game Deon Thompson played 20 minutes, and he (as well as other starters) could have played less in this massacre. The power forward from Chapel Hill ended up with: 8 pts, 7 rebs and 2 blocks. All in all this is what we were hoping for, a dominating game from the squad to make sure they were ready for what waits for them. And while this is definitely not a measuring stick for head coach Bo Ryan and his squad (Finland scored 2 points in the 4th quarter), it’s a way to see the intesity of this team.

Deon Thompson

The question now is, what is going to happen next with this squad? I have to believe they will keep improve, and hopefully will be able to make it to the podium with the gold medal. I keep saying (and believing) that Thompson is going to be a key part of this if Team USA wants to come back home with the top prize. As soon as more information comes out on the World University Games team I will update it here on The Fifth Corner. For now all I can do is to wish the best of luck to Deon Thompson and his team mates.