1972 United States men's Olympic basketball team

The 1972 United States men's Olympic basketball team represented the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. Led by Tom Henderson and Dwight Jones, the team would go on to win the Silver medal. In the final game of the Olympics Team USA would lose its first game ever and end a 63-game winning streak (The streak began in the 1936 Summer Olympics).

Roster

Name[1] Position Height Weight Age Team/School Home Town
Mike Bantom F 6-8 205 20 St. Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jim Brewer F/C 6-9 220 20 University of Minnesota Maywood, Illinois
Tommy Burleson C 7-4 225 20 North Carolina State University Newland, North Carolina
Doug Collins G 6-6 180 21 Illinois State University Benton, Illinois
Kenny Davis G 6-1 180 23 Georgetown College Georgetown, Kentucky
James Forbes F 6-7 200 20 University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas
Tom Henderson G 6-2 190 20 San Jacinto College Bronx, New York
Bobby Jones C/F 6-8 205 20 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charlotte, North Carolina
Dwight Jones C 6-8 205 20 University of Houston Houston, Texas
Kevin Joyce G 6-3 190 21 University of South Carolina North Merrick, New York
Charles Thomas McMillen F 6-11 210 22 University of Maryland, College Park Mansfield, Pennsylvania
Ed Ratleff F/G 6-6 190 22 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, California

Controversial game

The final game came down to the final minute. After the USSR took a 49-48 lead against Team USA, the Americans came storming back. American guard Doug Collins hit two clutch free throws after being fouled with three seconds left in the game. After Collins hit his free throws, the Soviets failed to score and Team USA appeared to win, 50-49. However, one referee apparently whistled play to stop with a second remaining in regulation after hearing an earlier horn and seeing an error at the scores table. The inbounds play was done over again; yet again the Soviets failed to score. However, the Secretary General of FIBA ordered the clock to be reset again at three seconds. This time the Soviets scored. The U.S. later filed a protest, but to no avail. Team USA then refused their Silver medals.

1972 USA results (8-1)

1972 Olympic games final standings

See also

References

  1. "1972 USA Men's Olympic Games Roster." usabasketball.com. Retrieved on May 2, 2014.
  2. "USAB: Games of the XXth Olympiad -- 1972". USA Basketball. 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2014.

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