Mike DeCourcy

Mike DeCourcy is a seasoned basketball journalist with over three decades of experience. He has been the college basketball columnist at The Sporting News since 1995, following stints at newspapers in Pittsburgh, Memphis, and Cincinnati. His work has appeared in various media platforms including the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports as a studio analyst. Mike is also a member of the United States Basketball Writers Hall of Fame. In addition to basketball, he frequently writes about soccer and the NFL for TSN. Born in Pittsburgh, he graduated from Point Park University and has been covering basketball for 35 years, with appearances at 32 Final Fours. His writing style is characterized by a deep understanding of the game and its various nuances.

Biography:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/mike-decourcy

72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

70%

Examples:

  • Given that Embiid reacted to that tactic by turning over the ball once for every 5 minutes he spent on the floor, it also might be an indication opposing coaches and defenders believe doubling Embiid will lead to him turning the ball over.
  • It is beginning to appear that if the U.S. does not win gold, the primary reason will be the decision to ride with Embiid as one of the team's few true big men.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Given that Embiid reacted to that tactic by turning over the ball once for every 5 minutes he spent on the floor, it also might be an indication opposing coaches and defenders believe doubling Embiid will lead to him turning the ball over.
  • It is beginning to appear that if the U.S. does not win gold, the primary reason will be the decision to ride with Embiid as one of the team's few true big men.
  • Through two exhibitions, Embiid has played 28 total minutes and committed seven total turnovers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Anthony Davis has been Team USA's most impressive player with consecutive double-double performances.
  • Davis averaged nearly 25 points for the Lakers last season, making him a legitimate scoring threat for Team USA.
  • Embiid started over Davis in both exhibition victories and had dreadful performances.
  • Joel Embiid averaged 34.7 points, 11 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in the recent NBA season.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • Given that Embiid reacted to that tactic by turning over the ball once for every 5 minutes he spent on the floor, it also might be an indication opposing coaches and defenders believe doubling Embiid will lead to him turning the ball over.
  • It also could be damaging to the American cause if the real Embiid is unable to appear in Paris.
  • The primary reason will be the decision to ride with Embiid as one of the team's few true big men.

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Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: Who Will Start at Center for Team USA in the Olympics?

Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: Who Will Start at Center for Team USA in the Olympics?

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Anthony Davis impresses as Team USA's top reserve, raising questions about his potential replacement of Joel Embiid as starting center for the Olympics. Embiid, recovering from knee surgery, has not played at his best during exhibition games but remains confident. Coach Steve Kerr continues experimenting with lineups to improve Team USA's dominance on the inside.