Deon Thompson scores 12 in USA win

Posted Jul 6, 2009
In a well-balanced team effort that saw all 12 players score, including seven in double digits, the 2009 USA Men's World University Games Team (2-0) out-gunned South Korea (0-2) 113-76 on the Fourth of July in Belgrade, Serbia. University of North Carolina standout Deon Thompson scored 12 points in the win. The U.S. advances to the second round, where it will face Greece (1-1) on July 6 (2:00 p.m. EDT). (Tar Heel Blue)

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