Obviously there is an element of relief and a much improved chance that the deal will be done before the end of the year.

These are two poor communities that will finally have a chance to improve their lot. Down in the valley, everything is for sale.

I would most definitely come back and play again. It's a blessing and an opportunity just to have the chance to try out. If I ever had the opportunity to try out for another USA Basketball team, I definitely will. Win or lose, you can always make it into a positive experience. It's what you make it. Even though we had that loss, we bounced back to get the final two wins. Everybody stepped up and played well in our final two games. I'm proud of everybody and I'm just thankful for the opportunity.

I believe there is a chance for progress if countries worried about services and market access can make some concessions and America and Europe can look again at agricultural protectionism.

We fought hard. Nobody gave us much of a chance to win this game, nobody expected us to hang with them. But we did. I thought we played well.

If we win we have the chance to wrap up the title with another home game next week, when we play Edinburgh Accies.