Olympics: Picking Thursday’s Winners



By: Nick Gibson / @euro_adventures

Russia’s done it with force, Spain with savvy, Team USA with unparalleled athleticism and Brazil with—well, Brazil’s undefeated, too.

The South Americans just snuck by the Aussies in the opener and withstood an indescribably impotent, four-point first quarter to keep Great Britain winless in game two.  Thanks to that soft schedule and the even softer touch on Marcelinho Huertas’ floaters, Ruben Magnano’s men are among the four teams with zeroes in the loss column.

Let’s pick some winners, shall we?

Read the picks and predictions over at Sheridan Hoops.