United States men’s basketball downs Cuba in World Cup qualifier
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 5, 2022
HAVANA -- There were some cheers for "The Star-Spangled Banner" before USA Basketball's game in Cuba on Independence Day.
And then the Americans celebrated the holiday with a big win.
Xavier Munford scored 24 points and the U.S. defeated Cuba 87-64 on Monday night to close the first round of qualifying for next year's Basketball World Cup -- improving to 31-1 all time against the island nation.
"It's emotional to play on the Fourth of July," said Jim Boylen, who coached the U.S. in all three of . . .
