The United States squad will take the first steps in what it hopes is a successful quest to reclaim the World Championship title when the U.S. faces Greece at about noon. The game will be on NBA TV.

The U.S. squad is not only coached by UConn's Geno Auriemma but includes his top current player (Maya Moore) and five former Huskies (Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Tina Charles, Asjha Jones and Diana Taurasi). Speaking of former U.S. players, Svetlana Abrosimova had four points, three rebounds and four steals as Russia opened with an 86-63 win over Japan.