Fresno State Athletics
Paul George wins Gold with Team USA in Rio
8/21/2016 2:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIO DE JANIERO - Former Fresno State standout Paul George won a gold medal in his first Olympic Games as the United States' men's basketball team defeated Serbia 96-66 on Sunday afternoon in Rio.
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"I'm just excited and happy," George said. "We're going home with this gold."
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George recorded nine points and two rebounds in the gold medal game. He averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assist for Team USA during Olympic competition.Â
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George, who played for Fresno State from 2008-10, scored over ten points in four of the eight Olympic tournament games. He scored 20 points in USA's match-up against Venezuela, which marked his highest single game scoring output.
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"This is what it's for," George said of winning his first Olympic medal. "This is what we made this commitment for … all to come together to do this thing. It's amazing to go home with the best hardware you can get here."
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George is the first Fresno State men's basketball player to win an Olympic gold medal.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visitwww.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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"I'm just excited and happy," George said. "We're going home with this gold."
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George recorded nine points and two rebounds in the gold medal game. He averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assist for Team USA during Olympic competition.Â
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George, who played for Fresno State from 2008-10, scored over ten points in four of the eight Olympic tournament games. He scored 20 points in USA's match-up against Venezuela, which marked his highest single game scoring output.
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"This is what it's for," George said of winning his first Olympic medal. "This is what we made this commitment for … all to come together to do this thing. It's amazing to go home with the best hardware you can get here."
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George is the first Fresno State men's basketball player to win an Olympic gold medal.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visitwww.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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