Representing the U.S.: A rundown of Team USA's roster

Originally Published: August 23, 2007
ESPN.com

Team USA's roster for the FIBA Americas Championship:

(Sources: usabasketball.com, ESPN.com)

CARMELO ANTHONY, DENVER NUGGETS

Age: 23 | Profile
Position: Forward
Birth Date: 05/29/84
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
2006-07: 28.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg
Honors: 1-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 4
Team USA: 2004, 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to 2006-08 U.S. senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Scored team-high 28 points for Team Blue's 105-104 intrasquad win over Team White on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: As tri-captain of the World Championship team, he led the U.S. to a bronze medal, averaging a team-high 19.9 ppg. Was later named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

2004: Member of the U.S. squad that won the bronze medal at the Olympics in Athens, where he averaged 2.4 ppg and 1.6 rpg.

CHAUNCEY BILLUPS, DETROIT PISTONS

Age: 30 | Profile
Position: Guard
Birth Date: 09/25/76
Height: 6-3
Weight: 202
2006-07: 17.0 ppg, 7.2 apg
Honors: 2-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 10
Team USA: 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to 2006-08 U.S. senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Dished seven assists in 19 minutes of action for Team White in a 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: Did not participate due to the birth of his third child.

KOBE BRYANT, LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Age: 29 | Profile
Position: Guard
Birth Date: 08/23/78
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
2006-07: 31.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg
Honors: 9-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 11
Team USA: 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to 2006-08 U.S. senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Playing in a Team USA jersey for the first time, Bryant hit the game-winning shot over Tayshaun Prince with 6.6 seconds left, giving Team Blue a 105-104 intrasquad win over Team White on July 22 in Las Vegas. Bryant finished with 26 points and five steals.

2006: Unable to participate due to offseason surgery on his right knee.

TYSON CHANDLER, NEW ORLEANS HORNETS

Age: 24 | Profile
Position: Center
Birth Date: 10/02/82
Height: 7-1
Weight: 245
2006-07: 9.5 ppg, 12.4 rpg
Honors: Led NBA in off. rebounds, '06-07
NBA seasons: 5
Team USA: 2007-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Added to U.S. senior team program on May 23, 2007.

2007: Pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked two shots in 25 minutes of action during Team Blue's 105-104 intrasquad win over Team White on July 22 in Las Vegas.

DWIGHT HOWARD, ORLANDO MAGIC

Age: 21 | Profile
Position: Center
Birth Date: 12/08/85
Height: 6-11
Weight: 265
2006-07: 17.6 ppg, 12.3 rpg
Honors: 1-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 3
Team USA: 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to 2006-08 U.S. senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Finished with 21 points (9-for-9 from the field) and nine rebounds for Team White in a 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: Member of the World Championsip team that won bronze in Japan. He averaged 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while leading the team in blocked shots with 1.3 per game.

LEBRON JAMES, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Age: 22 | Profile
Position: Forward
Birth Date: 12/30/84
Height: 6-8
Weight: 250
2006-07: 27.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Honors: 3-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 4
Team USA: 2004, 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to 2006-08 U.S. senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Scored 18 points in 23 minutes of action for Team White in a 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: Tri-captain of the World Championship team that won the bronze in Japan. He averaged 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals a game.

2004: Member of the U.S. Olympic squad in Athens that took home the bronze medal. He averaged 5.4 ppg.

JASON KIDD, NEW JERSEY NETS

Age: 34 | Profile
Position: Guard
Birth Date: 03/23/73
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210
2006-07: 13.0 ppg, 9.2 apg
Honors: 7-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 13
Team USA: 1999-2000, 2002-03, 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Added to senior team program on May 23, 2007.

2007: Had eight assists, six rebounds and two points in 23 minutes of action during Team White's 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2003: Helped lead the U.S. to the gold medal and a qualifying berth for the 2004 Olympics at the qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. He averaged 3.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg and 5.0 apg as the team's starting point guard.

2002: Withdrew from World Championship training because of an injury.

2000: Tri-captain of the Olympic squad that won the gold medal, averaging 6.0 ppg and 5.3 rpg, along with team-highs of 4.4 apg and 1.1 spg.

MIKE MILLER, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Age: 27 | Profile
Position: Guard`
Birth Date: 02/19/80
Height: 6-8
Weight: 218
2006-07: 18.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg
Honors: 2006 6th Man of Year, 2001 ROY
NBA seasons: 8
Team USA: 2007-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Added to the U.S. senior team program on May 23, 2007.

2007: Scored 22 points, sinking 5-of-15 3-point attempts, in 25 minutes of action during Team White's 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2001: Member of the Goodwill Games team that captured the gold medal in Brisbane.

TAYSHAUN PRINCE, DETROIT PISTONS

Age: 27 | Profile
Position: Forward
Birth Date: 2/28/98
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
2006-07: 14.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg
Honors: 3-time All-Defensive Second Team
NBA seasons: 5
Team USA: 2007-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Added to the U.S. senior team program on May 23, 2007.

2007: Scored six points and pulled down six rebounds in 26 minutes of action during Team White's 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

MICHAEL REDD, MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Age: 27 | Profile
Position: Guard
Birth Date: 8/24/79
Height: 6-6
Weight: 215
2006-07: 26.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Honors: 1-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 7
Team USA: 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to the 2006-2008 senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Made 6-of-14 field goal attempts, including 4-for-10 from 3, en route to 17 points in 20 minutes of action during Team White's 105-104 intrasquad loss to Team Blue on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: Did not participate due to his getting married that summer.

AMARE STOUDEMIRE, PHOENIX SUNS

Age: 24 | Profile
Position: Center
Birth Date: 11/16/82
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
2006-07: 20.4 ppg, 9.6 rpg
Honors: 2-time All-Star
NBA seasons: 5
Team USA: 2004, 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Named to the 2006-2008 senior team program on March 5, 2006.

2007: Had 12 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes of action during Team Blue's 105-104 intrasquad win over Team White on July 22 in Las Vegas.

2006: Named one of 15 finalists for the World Championship team, Stoudemire withdrew from consideration to recover from knee surgery.

2004: Member of the Olympic team in Athens that took home the bronze medal. He averaged 2.8 ppg and 1.8 rpg.

DERON WILLIAMS, UTAH JAZZ

Age: 23 | Profile
Position: Guard
Birth Date: 6/26/84
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205
2006-07: 16.2 ppg, 9.3 apg
Honors: 2006 All-Rookie First Team
NBA seasons: 2
Team USA: 2006-08
Status: On qualifying tournament roster
Added to the U.S. senior team program on May 23, 2007.

2007: In 30 minutes of action during Team Blue's 105-104 intrasquad win over Team White on July 22 in Las Vegas, had five points, nine assists and five turnovers.

For full 32-man Team USA roster, click here.

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