#SoleWatch: The Best Sneakers Worn at USA Basketball Minicamp

On-court debuts from Nike, Jordan, adidas and Under Armour.

Team USA Basketball Select 2015
via USA Basketball

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Team USA Basketball Select 2015

by Brandon Richard

The road to next year's Rio Olympics officially began this week in Las Vegas, where USA Basketball held its first minicamp. As team policy states, players must attend the three-day session to qualify for the 2016 games. The roster will ultimately be trimmed down to 12, but participating is a sign of commitment, and the committee will be more likely to bring back those who are cut for the next cycle.

Tuesday's camp was also the first time we've seen the NBA's elite hit the hardwood since the playoffs. And for Kevin Durant, his first action since March, when a foot injury prematurely ended his season. The timing couldn't have been better, because Durant had the opportunity to lace up his "USA" Nike KD 8 signature shoe. Last season, Durant's issues with the KD 7 were well publicized, so his apparent comfort in the 8 is an encouraging sign.

John Wall also debuted his new model — the adidas J Wall 2. The shoe hasn't been released, but was previewed by Wall and adidas in July.

As was reported earlier, Stephen Curry wore the "USA" colorway of his upcoming Under Armour Curry Two sneaker. Though new colorways of the Curry One are still being released, the Two has already surfaced in a variety of colorways.

And on the James Harden front, no deal with adidas has been signed yet. While he and adidas await Nike's decision on his pending $200 million dollar offer, he showed up wearing his usual Nike Hyperchase.

See which other USA-themed sneakers hit the court in a special edition of #SoleWatch.

Carmelo Anthony

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Carmelo Anthony wearing the 'USA' Jordan Melo M11

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Carmelo Anthony wearing the 'USA' Jordan Melo M11

Shoe: Jordan Melo M11


Harrison Barnes

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Harrison Barnes wearing the 'USA' adidas Crazyquick 3

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Harrison Barnes wearing the 'USA' adidas Crazyquick 3

Shoe: adidas Crazyquick 3


Bradley Beal

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Bradley Beal wearing the 'USA' Nike Hyperdunk 2015

Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2015


Michael Carter-Williams

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Michael Carter-Williams wearing the Nike HyperRev 2015

Shoe: Nike HyperRev 2015


Mike Conley

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Mike Conley wearing the 'USA' adidas Crazylight Boost 2015 Mid

Shoe: adidas Crazylight Boost 2015 Mid


DeMarcus Cousins

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DeMarcus Cousins wearing the 'USA' Nike Soldier 9

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DeMarcus Cousins wearing the 'USA' Nike Soldier 9

Shoe: Nike Soldier 9


Stephen Curry

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Stephen Curry wearing the 'USA' Under Armour Curry Two 2

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Stephen Curry wearing the 'USA' Under Armour Curry Two 2

Shoe: Under Armour Curry Two


Anthony Davis

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Anthony Davis wearing the 'USA' Nike Air Max Audacity

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Anthony Davis wearing the 'USA' Nike Air Max Audacity

Shoe: Nike Air Max Audacity


DeMar DeRozan

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DeMar DeRozan wearing the Nike Kobe 10

Shoe: Nike Kobe 10


Andre Drummond

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Andre Drummond wearing the 'USA' Jordan Super.Fly 4

Shoe: Jordan Super.Fly 4


Kevin Durant

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Kevin Durant wearing the 'USA' Nike KD 8

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Kevin Durant wearing the 'USA' Nike KD 8

Shoe: Nike KD 8


Rudy Gay

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Rudy Gay wearing the 'USA' Nike Hyperdunk 2015

Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2015


Draymond Green

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Draymond Green wearing the Nike LeBron Soldier 9 White/Navy

Shoe: Nike Soldier 9


James Harden

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James Harden wearing the 'USA' Nike Hyperchase

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James Harden wearing the 'USA' Nike Hyperchase

Shoe: Nike Hyperchase


Gordon Hayward

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Gordon Hayward wearing the 'USA' Nike Kobe 10

Shoe: Nike Kobe 10


Kyrie Irving

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Kyrie Irving wearing the 'Green Glow' Nike Kyrie 1

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Kyrie Irving wearing the 'Green Glow' Nike Kyrie 1

Shoe: Nike Kyrie 1 "Green Glow"


Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski wearing the 'USA' Nike LeBron 9 Low

Shoe: Nike LeBron 9 Low


Kawhi Leonard

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Kawhi Leonard wearing the 'USA' Air Jordan XX9

Shoe: Air Jordan XX9


Kevin Love

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Kevin Love wearing the Nike Air Max 90 Essential

Shoe: Nike Air Max 90 Essential


Chris Paul

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Chris Paul wearing the 'USA' Jordan CP3.VIII AE

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Chris Paul wearing the 'USA' Jordan CP3.VIII AE

Shoe: Jordan CP3.VIII AE


Klay Thompson

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Klay Thompson wearing the 'USA' ANTA KT Fire

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Klay Thompson wearing the 'USA' ANTA KT Fire

Shoe: ANTA KT Fire


John Wall

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John Wall wearing the 'USA' adidas J Wall 2

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John Wall wearing the 'USA' adidas J Wall 2

Shoe: adidas J Wall 2


Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook wearing the 'USA' Air Jordan XX9

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Russell Westbrook wearing the 'USA' Air Jordan XX9

Shoe: Air Jordan XX9