Bowen Likely Won't Make U.S. Club

KG-MVP21 · 08-14-2006, 09:34 AM

San Antonio Express-News - With one exhibition game remaining for the United States before the start of the world championships, it appears increasingly likely Spurs forward Bruce Bowen won't be selected for the national team's active roster.

U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski brought 14 players to Asia for the team's warm-up games but must pare the roster to 12 before Saturday's opener in Japan. Bowen has totaled only 27 minutes, the fewest among the 14 players, in the team's four exhibitions.

After not playing at all against Brazil last week, Bowen had three rebounds and an assist in six minutes during Sunday's 111-88 victory over Lithuania. He is the only player on the team who hasn't scored, though he has taken just four shots, all 3-pointers.

Before Sunday's game, one USA Basketball official conceded Bowen would have a "difficult time" making the active roster. Though Bowen was named to the team to give the United States a strong perimeter defender, Houston's Shane Battier also could fill that role.

If Bowen isn't selected for the 12-man roster, he could still remain with the team and assist with game preparations

The White T-mac · 08-14-2006, 03:44 PM

I think Battier will get cut.

dtowngurl_22 · 08-14-2006, 04:03 PM

^I actually didn't think Team USA didn't need Bowen because of Battier. I don't think team USA needs a shut down physical defender. They just need someone who can play good D and contribute in other areas. Shane does that with is D but he's such a hustler and he's not a great offensive player but I think he's better than Bowen. I hope Battier makes the team.

KirkHinrich12 · 08-14-2006, 04:19 PM

What's Hinrich's status??

Yugioffmahproperty · 08-14-2006, 08:02 PM

This is very unfortunate. I'd like for him to stay there since a) he's a good defender B) a good spot up shooter c) a team player. But like the others said, Battier can do it as well. All in all, whatever is good for the team is good enough.

The White T-mac · 08-14-2006, 10:53 PM

well I guess there is nobody to hack, except Dwight Howard.

Ed the Ceo · 08-15-2006, 06:15 AM

If Bowen went to Duke he woulda of made the team.

KirkHinrich12 · 08-15-2006, 12:08 PM

Well if Bowen gets cut, then Team America will be set w/ Arenas pulling out b/c of a groin injury

AAUBall08 · 08-15-2006, 01:06 PM

I think Bowen will get cut because there is nothing we can offer to the team. They already have defensive stoppers and he doesn't shoot threes like he used to so until he can set himself apart from everyone else he will remain on the bubble.

Dezmatic247 · 08-15-2006, 05:11 PM

Bowen just had an offensive explosion! He scored 4 points against Korea! His first points of the tournament

KirkHinrich12 · 08-15-2006, 06:17 PM

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bball4life · 08-16-2006, 06:20 PM

All he has is defense USA needs more than defense they need scoring and he is not a sufficient scorer

King of da court · 08-16-2006, 06:25 PM

he has only scored 4 in tha tournament team usa already has the defense that they need 2 win

KirkHinrich12 · 08-16-2006, 08:49 PM

To me, Bowen looks like dead weight on the roster.

Dezmatic247 · 08-17-2006, 03:36 AM

Well the discussion is now a done deal. he has been cut!

08-14-2006, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yugioffmahproperty Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,352	This is very unfortunate. I'd like for him to stay there since a) he's a good defender B) a good spot up shooter c) a team player. But like the others said, Battier can do it as well. All in all, whatever is good for the team is good enough. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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AAUBall08 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 372	I think Bowen will get cut because there is nothing we can offer to the team. They already have defensive stoppers and he doesn't shoot threes like he used to so until he can set himself apart from everyone else he will remain on the bubble. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dezmatic247 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 485	Bowen just had an offensive explosion! He scored 4 points against Korea! His first points of the tournament __________________ Note This is not me, I am equipped with male parts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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bball4life Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 329	All he has is defense USA needs more than defense they need scoring and he is not a sufficient scorer __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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King of da court Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 219	he has only scored 4 in tha tournament team usa already has the defense that they need 2 win __________________ :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :beerbang2: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :flipa: :nuttkick: :nuttkick: :nuttkick: :nuttkick: :nuttkick:

08-14-2006, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	San Antonio Express-News - With one exhibition game remaining for the United States before the start of the world championships, it appears increasingly likely Spurs forward Bruce Bowen won't be selected for the national team's active roster. U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski brought 14 players to Asia for the team's warm-up games but must pare the roster to 12 before Saturday's opener in Japan. Bowen has totaled only 27 minutes, the fewest among the 14 players, in the team's four exhibitions. After not playing at all against Brazil last week, Bowen had three rebounds and an assist in six minutes during Sunday's 111-88 victory over Lithuania. He is the only player on the team who hasn't scored, though he has taken just four shots, all 3-pointers. Before Sunday's game, one USA Basketball official conceded Bowen would have a "difficult time" making the active roster. Though Bowen was named to the team to give the United States a strong perimeter defender, Houston's Shane Battier also could fill that role. If Bowen isn't selected for the 12-man roster, he could still remain with the team and assist with game preparations

08-14-2006, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
The White T-mac Star Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockwood, Michigan Posts: 1,175	I think Battier will get cut.

08-14-2006, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
dtowngurl_22 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 244	^I actually didn't think Team USA didn't need Bowen because of Battier. I don't think team USA needs a shut down physical defender. They just need someone who can play good D and contribute in other areas. Shane does that with is D but he's such a hustler and he's not a great offensive player but I think he's better than Bowen. I hope Battier makes the team.

08-14-2006, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
KirkHinrich12 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,665	What's Hinrich's status??

08-14-2006, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
The White T-mac Star Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockwood, Michigan Posts: 1,175	well I guess there is nobody to hack, except Dwight Howard.

08-15-2006, 06:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ed the Ceo Sophomore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 741	If Bowen went to Duke he woulda of made the team.

08-15-2006, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
KirkHinrich12 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,665	Well if Bowen gets cut, then Team America will be set w/ Arenas pulling out b/c of a groin injury

08-16-2006, 08:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
KirkHinrich12 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,665	To me, Bowen looks like dead weight on the roster.

08-17-2006, 03:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dezmatic247 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 485	Well the discussion is now a done deal. he has been cut! __________________ Note This is not me, I am equipped with male parts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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