Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:09 AM EDT2012-05-22 06:09:33 GMT
Former Washington State star Klay Thompson is one of 13 NBA players chosen to play on the USA Men's Select team that will train against the USA Basketball Men's National team. Joining Thompson on the>>
Former Washington State star Klay Thompson is one of 13 NBA players chosen to play on the USA Men's Select team that will train against the USA Basketball Men's National team. Joining Thompson on the>>
While he won't be one of the players on the podium, and he doesn't have a real chance of winning a medal, former Washington State star Klay Thompson is helping Team USA go for the gold in London.
Thompson, now a player for the Golden State Warriors, is one of 13 people chosen to serve on the practice squad that prepares the national team for the Olympics. The Warriors are featuring him on their website and giving fans a peak into what goes into preparing for the Olympics.
Though just a rookie, Thompson is definitely having an impact.
"I like Klay a lot, he's a fine young player," Kobe Bryant said during an interview posted on the Warriors website. "I hope he continues to work and continues to improve. He has a bright future."
Thompson said eventually he wants to win both an NBA championship AND a Olympic gold medal.
Team USA and the USA Select Team are practicing for the Olympics this week at UNLV in Las Vegas.
Friday, March 1 2013 7:30 PM EST2013-03-02 00:30:17 GMT
SWX
Sometimes just as amusing as the games are the fans at State B. The fans range from the genuinely interested to the insane. Most of them fall somewhere in between.>>
Sometimes just as amusing as the games are the fans at State B. The fans range from the genuinely interested to the insane. Most of them fall somewhere in between.>>
Friday, February 22 2013 1:16 PM EST2013-02-22 18:16:48 GMT
I will begin with Gonzaga. After all, they ARE one of the best college basketball teams in the country. Or at least that's what ESPN's Joe Lunardi says.>>
I will begin with Gonzaga. After all, they ARE one of the best college basketball teams in the country. Or at least that's what ESPN's Joe Lunardi says.>>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 3:00 PM EST2013-02-19 20:00:29 GMT
SWX
Once a Memphis Tiger, now a Gonzaga Bulldog, Drew Barham's story is just as interesting – if not more so – than any other player on this year's team.>>
Once a Memphis Tiger, now a Gonzaga Bulldog, Drew Barham's story is just as interesting – if not more so – than any other player on this year's team.>>
Monday, February 18 2013 5:01 PM EST2013-02-18 22:01:04 GMT
FILE/SWX
How would it be? The Golfer in Chief – er, President Obama – spent the weekend on the course in paradise with the likes of Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods.>>
I begin this Monday with an ode to spring. In Hawaii. How would it be? The Golfer in Chief – er, President Obama – spent the weekend on the course in paradise with the likes of Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods.>>
Friday, February 15 2013 2:06 PM EST2013-02-15 19:06:50 GMT
EWU Athletics
Eastern Washington will be directly affected by a rule being proposed by the NCAA Football Rules Committee to legislate what color jerseys players can wear on the field.>>
Eastern Washington will be directly affected by a rule being proposed by the NCAA Football Rules Committee to legislate what color jerseys players can wear on the field.>>
Thursday, February 14 2013 6:55 PM EST2013-02-14 23:55:11 GMT
SWX
Scott Hackney is a Gulf War Veteran and a recovering alcoholic. He also teaches people how to ski at Mt. Spokane. Oh, he also has Lou Gehrig's disease.>>
Scott Hackney is a Gulf War Veteran and a recovering alcoholic. He also teaches people how to ski at Mt. Spokane. Oh, he also has Lou Gehrig's disease.>>