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 SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Shane Battier had a quick response when he was asked to define his role on Team USA. "See these floor burns?" he said, motioning to a nasty red spot on his forearm. "That's my role."
Battier doesn't make many highlight shows. But he's become an important part of the U.S. team as it prepares for the second round of the FIBA world championships.
The U.S. completed a five-game sweep of Group D with a 103-58 victory over Senegal on Thursday night. The Americans face Australia in the second round Sunday in Saitama. A victory in that game could set up a showdown with Germany and Dirk Nowitzki in the quarterfinals.
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