The Soviet Union was runner-up thrice, in 1978, 1986, and 1990. They had won bronze twice, in 1963 and 1970. Yugoslavia was another basketball powerhouse during the latter half of the 20th century ...
The former Soviet Union is in second place with four gold medals. Among present-day countries, Argentina (men's basketball at Athens 2004) is the only nation besides the U.S. to win gold. (Yugoslavia ...
The FIBA Basketball World Championship in 1986 ... only one of the medal winners remained intact, with Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union breaking apart. The Maryland native commented on the ...
The FIBA Basketball World Championship in 1986 ... only one of the medal winners remained intact, with Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union breaking apart. The Maryland native commented on the ...