The U.S. men’s basketball team has had a good ol’ time in Rio so far — cheering on the women’s volleyball team (and singing “Happy Birthday” to Kerri Walsh Jennings), playing volleyball themselves, and attending many of the swimming events in which Michael Phelps or Katy Ledecky were involved.
Some might say they’ve forgotten why they’re in South America in the first place. After two ridiculous walkovers against China and Venezuela, USA struggled with its next three opponents, winning close games against Australia, Serbia and France. Now comes another stiff test, as USA meets Argentina today in the quarterfinals (5:45 p.