When the men's basketball tournament kicks off August 6 at the 2016 Olympic Games, everyone will be chasing Team USA. Led by Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and plenty of other marquee superstars, the Americans head to Brazil as the prohibitive gold-medal favorites.
But 11 other countries will attempt to navigate through the perils of the group stage, hoping to make the final eight and advance through the elimination games to earn a coveted spot on the podium.
Ricky Rubio and Pau Gasol will lead the charge for Spain. Matthew Dellavedova will hope to continue his 2015-16 breakout by steering Australia to numerous victories.