Jason Kidd has an Olympic gold medal from 2000, an Americas Cup gold medal from 2003 and a 28-0 record in international play. He means to continue that record and he and Team USA start that quest on Wednesday night against Venezula in Las Vegas. To get an automatic invite to the Beijing Olympics, Team USA will need to make the Finals ten games from now. Their most likely challenger: Brazil

• United States brings undefeated record into opener of FIBA Americas tournament - AP
• 2007 FIBA Americas Championship - FIBA.com
• Preview >> USA vs. Venezuala - USA Basketball
• Analysis of U.S.A.'s First Opponent, Venezuela - Tim Capstraw - NBA.com
• Kidd's mission: Restore U.S. pride - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
• Questions Surround Team USA's International Success - John Hollinger - New York Sun
• Old Dream, New Team - Michael Lee - Washington Post
• Kobe, LeBron lead U.S. hoops dream - David Dupree - USA Today
• Three in the Key: USA A-OK? - Tim Chisholm - TSN
• World gives Coach K a higher education - Rob Miech - Las Vegas Sun