Men's National team update - Articles

The men’s Olympic pools are set, and Team USA took another step toward competing in Rio with a successful trip to Cuba by twice beating the home team in Havana. The men won last Thursday 21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-22. Olympic veteran Reid Priddy led all scorers with 18 points on 14 kills and four blocks. Then Monday, the US won 25-21, 24-26, 25-17, 25-18., outhitting Cuba .388 to .179, as Garrett Muagututia and Paul Lotman led all scorers with 16 points each. “For us to be able to get out on the court, put on the uniform and play a good opponent is great,” USA coach John Speraw said. “I think the opportunity here for a lot of guys to get a chance and a look, especially in a year we’re making a lot of tough decisions, is important.” “(Cuba) is super strong and athletic,” Russell Holmes said. “I thought we did a good job staying composed and staying in the battle.” “It was nice that some of the second-team guys could get in tonight and contribute so well,” said setter Kawika Shoji. “I think we’re going to build on this for World League.” Speaking of which, World League begins July 1 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena in Dallas, Texas, which coincides with the USA Volleyball boys national tournament. The World League schedule of play is: July 1 at 5:30 p.m.: Australia v Russia July 1 at 7:30 p.m.: USA v Bulgaria July 2 at 5:30 p.m.: Bulgaria v Russia July 2 at...

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