Biggest Storylines to Emerge from First Weekend of 2014 FIBA World Cup

We've had two days of FIBA World Cup action, and it's already clear this tournament isn't going to stick to the script.That's not to say a dark-horse club is going to come out of nowhere and stun the basketball world with a deep run; Team USA and Spain remain a notch above the rest of the competition. But we're learning that these teams are all taking the tournament very seriously, and even the squads who suffered deflating beatdowns on Day 1 had the resolve to rally on Day 2.These clubs arecompeting, which has resulted in a spirited first weekend of group play that will set the tone for the coming contests.It's too early to say definitive trends have developed, though we're seeing hints of a few narratives that could stick around throughout the tournament. Team USA showed exactly the kind of malaise-based weakness we expected might crop up, and Andray Blatche has developed into the competition's most enjoyable sideshow.Here's a breakdown of the need-to-know and fun-to-watch angles from the World Cup's opening weekend.Begin Slideshow
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