Deon Thompson, Team USA Advance To Semis With Blowout Win Over Bulgaria

Posted Jul 10, 2009
Featuring a barrage of 3-pointers and another well-balanced attack that saw every member of the team score, the 2009 USA Men's World University Games Team (5-0) advanced to the 2009 World University Games medal semifinals unscathed after bouncing Bulgaria (3-2) 96-66 on Thursday night in Belgrade, Serbia. North Carolina's Deon Thompson finished the game with five points and six rebounds. (Tar Heel Blue)

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