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DMX7
07-26-2008, 04:46 PM
Anyone know when the next exhibition games are (and if they are on TV)? I can't seem to find a schedule that also has times and TV stations listed.

duncan228
07-26-2008, 06:07 PM
http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=ESPNtelevise

Men's Senior National Team Exhibition Games To Air on ESPN and ESPN2

ESPN and ESPN 2 will televise the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team's five-game exhibition schedule beginning Friday, July 25.The USA men will tip off its schedule when it faces Canada in the 2008 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. ESPN2 will then televise live from China all four U.S. games in the USA Basketball International Challenge starting Thursday, July 31. The first two games will take place at CotaiArena in Macao and the last two games will be held in Shanghai at Qizhong Arena. All of the games from China will re-air on ESPN2.

The ESPN-ESPN2 USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team live on-air schedule includes:

Date Time Game City Network

Fri,, July 25 8 p.m. ET Canada Las Vegas, NV ESPN
Thurs., July 31 8 a.m. ET Turkey Macao, China ESPN2
Fri., Aug. 1 8 a.m. ET Lithuania Macao, China ESPN2
Sun., Aug. 3 3 a.m. ET Russia Shanghai, China ESPN2
Tues., Aug. 5 8 a.m. ET Australia Shanghai, China ESPN2

ESPN2 has been tracking the progress of the USA Senior National Team during its five-part NBA Entertainment-produced series, “Road To Redemption presented by NIKE.” NBA Entertainment cameras have been providing in-depth, behind-the-scenes looks at key moments in the team’s journey, documenting practices, off-the-court activities and exhibition games.

Featuring exclusive interviews with USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team managing director Jerry Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski, the series, which debuted on July 2, has focused on many of the team’s key players and storylines – including Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Jason Kidd among others – delving into how this team of elite NBA players has been coming together on and off the court.

All episodes of “Road To Redemption presented by NIKE” air on ESPN2 with re-airs on NBA TV. Following the series debut, additional content from the series has been available on ESPN.com, NBA.com, NBA YouTube channel and Nikebasketball.com. The next episode of the series is scheduled for Monday, July 21.

duncan228
07-26-2008, 06:15 PM
Home Page USA Basketball, Men's Senior Team:

http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=msnt

The Schedule:

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=08_msnt_training

2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team Training Schedule

July 25 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge

USA 120, Canada 65 • story • stats • quotes • photos
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

July 28-Aug. 1 USA Basketball International Challenge - Macao, China

July 28 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Coati Strip Cotai Arena
July 29 (12:00-3:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Coati Strip Cotai Arena
July 30 (12:00-3:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Coati Strip Cotai Arena
July 31 (8 p.m.) (ESPN2) USA vs. Turkey • story • stats • quotes • photos Coati Strip Cotai Arena
August 1 (8 p.m.) (ESPN2) USA vs. Lithuania • story • stats • quotes • photos Coati Strip Coati Arena

August 2-5 USA Basketball International Challenge - Shanghai, China

August 2 (7:00-9:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Jinan Stadium
August 3 (3 p.m.) (ESPN2) USA vs. Russia • story • stats • quotes • photos Qizhong Arena
August 4 (12:00-3:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Jinan Stadium
August 5 (8 p.m.) (ESPN2) USA vs. Australia • story • stats • quotes • photos Qizhong Arena

August 8-24 Olympic Games-Beijing, China

August 7 (4:30 p.m.) Official Team Press Conference Main Press Center
August 7 (7:00 p.m.) USA Team Training Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 8 (Time TBA) USA Team Training Beijing Normal University
August 9 (Time TBA) USA Team Training Beijing Normal University

Preliminary Round

August 10 (10:15 p.m.) USA vs. China Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 12 (8:00 p.m.) USA vs. Angola Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 12 (8:00 p.m.) *USA vs. Qualifier C Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 10 (10:15 p.m.) USA vs. Spain Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 12 (8:00 p.m.) *USA vs. Qualifier B Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 20 Quarterfinals Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 22 Semifinals Wukesong Indoor Stadium
August 24 Finals Wukesong Indoor Stadium

NOTE: USA Team training times and sites are subject to change. Media are encouraged to verify all sessions you plan to attend.
All times listed are local times.
* Opponents to be determined through the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament that takes place July 14-20 in Athens, Greece.

DANILO DRASKOVIC
07-27-2008, 07:33 AM
http://dimemag.com/2008/07/2008-olympics-team-usa-tv-schedule/

duncan228
07-27-2008, 12:46 PM
http://dimemag.com/2008/07/2008-olympics-team-usa-tv-schedule/

Thanks. This one has the Re-Airs as well.

2008 Olympics Team USA TV Schedule
By Dime Magazine

Here is your guide to Team USA’s run at redemption, complete with re-airs if you don’t Tivo or DVR the games you miss. It starts tonight…

USA vs. Canada 8 p.m. ET, ESPNHD, ESPN360.com

THURSDAY, JULY 31
USA vs. Turkey 8 a.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com
USA vs. Turkey, Re-Air 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
USA vs. Turkey, Re-Air 6:30 a.m. ET, ESPNU
USA vs. Lithuania 8 a.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com
USA vs. Turkey, Re-Air 8 p.m. ET, ESPNU

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
USA vs. Lithuania, Re-Air 3 a.m. ET, ESPN2

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
USA vs. Russia 3 a.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com
USA vs. Lithuania, Re-Air 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU
USA vs. Russia, Re-Air 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
USA vs. Russia, Re-Air 10 p.m. ET, ESPNU

MONDAY, AUGUST 4
USA vs. Russia, Re-Air 6 a.m. ET, ESPNU

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
USA vs. Australia 8 a.m. ET, ESPN2. ESPN360.com
USA vs. Australia, Re-Air 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Brutalis
07-27-2008, 03:17 PM
Dunno why Canada even tries.

mavs>spurs2
07-27-2008, 05:51 PM
Fri., Aug. 1 8 a.m. ET Lithuania Macao, China ESPN2

This is the one i'm interested in seeing