The Former Empire's men's basketball team played down to expectations in losing 106-75 to Australia (after leading at the half 46-36). Pops had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 turnovers in just under 24 mins playing time. 

One knock on Pops has been questions about his ability to play night in, night out. While his numbers were hot to start the tourney, the downturn as the Games have continued might only serve to reinfornce those dounts.

 No jump shot. BIg guys with no jumper have to play 100% every night which is nearly unsustainable. Lot easier to get by and conserve energy when you get hit a faceup 15 footer. 

His jump shot would be better if he had a better agent

I never thought he was an NBA prospect when he was in college: not much of a ball handler at all, and as noted, no jumper.

But he's clearly reworked his body, and seems to have eliminated the injury bug. He's a determined, hardworking guy who seems to deserve every bit of his success. Good for him. The NBA? Who cares? It's overrated.

Any idea why Pops didn't play in GB's win today?  Didn't see him in the box score

 According to The Independent, Pops sat with an injury (which will no doubt help him get an NBA contract... NOT!). Of course, the headline adds an extra 100 years between GB basketball wins...