Team USA keeps rolling along as they destroyed Hungary 102-53 this morning at the World University Games in China.
Darius Miller had 9 points off the bench hitting 3 of 6 from the field, 1-1 from the 3pt line, and 2-4 from the free throw line.
Vanderbilt's John Jenkins had a World University Games record 6 3 pointers and finished with 20 points.
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL BOX SCORE -- G A M E T O T A L S
USA Men's WUGs vs Hungary Men's WUGs
08/14/11 3:30 p.m. at Main Gym of Universiade, Shenzhen, China
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The 2011 USA Men's World University Games Team (1-0) fought back from a first-quarter deficit and outscored Mexico (0-1) 65-30 in the second half to secure a 108-67 win in its opening game of the 2011 World University Games on Aug. 13 at the Universiade Main Gym in Shenzhen, China.
Led by 20 points and three assists from Ashton Gibbs (Pittsburgh/Scotch Plains, N.J.), every U.S. team member scored and grabbed at least two rebounds. Trevor Mbakwe (Minnesota/ St. Paul, Minn.) recorded a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, Marcus Denmon (Missouri/Kansas City, Mo.) added 11 points and collected three steals, Orlando Johnson (UC Santa Barbara/Seaside, Calif.) contributed 10 points and three assists and Draymond Green (Michigan State/Saginaw, Mich.) finished with 10 points.
Darius Miller had 8 rebounds again, but only scored 2 points on 1-5 shooting in 19 minutes.
Here is video that shows opening ceremonies of the World University Games in China.