CELEBRATION TIME

Reception for all the teams at the arena after the ceremonies.




James McAdoo wearing his gold medal.


Team dinner at a restaurant by one of the many lakes/parks in Hamburg.










The trading of sports wear among the teams. Who knew that this would be so exciting. We entered the hotel lobby and the China team members wanted to trade items with team USA. Hours later the trading is still going on. Teams are coming up to our 4th floor. The USA boys are going home with China, Argentina, Korea, Poland sports wear.

The GOLD medal Ceremony

Brad Beal - All Tournament and MVP of the whole tournament!


James McAdoo - All Tournament!


We are USA! And proud of it!


Laura our team ambassador with good friend, Conni. They were the BEST! TEAM USA can't even begin to thank Laura. She coordinated buses, cabs, practice times, meals, etc. etc. besides being a true USA fan. They both made our stay in Hamburg, Germany terrific!

Game 8 vs Poland for the GOLD!

WORLD CHAMPIONS! USA 111 - Poland 80




Score at the end of the lst quarter.



Score board at half time


Score at the end of the 3rd quarter





Final Score

Get Set, Go! Game 8

All previous games lead up to this last game! TEAM USA will play Poland at 4:00 (9:00 am Iowa time). Poland won all five games in their pool just as we won all five in our pool. Both teams are 7 - 0 now. It is guaranteed to be a good game.

GO TEAM USA!

Getting Ready!








Coach Don and Vicky are ready!


Laura with her mom and sisters. We LOVE you Laura!


Conni brought an American flag! We LOVE you, Conni.

The Fans in the Stands

We have enthusiasm!


Pauline and Dot


Laura, Conni and Ruth painted their fingernails for the game: blue with stars and red with white stripes.


Conni and Laura are the best German supporters of TEAM USA!


Me with Conni and Laura!





Michael Gilchrist's cousin drove 5 hours from her army base to see the game today.