[USA Today] Tourney Sets Stage for Scola's Debut

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    AS VEGAS — While most of Argentina's big-name players passed on playing in the Olympic qualifying tournament, countryman Luis Scola decided to come.

    He is also finally coming to the NBA next season as a member of the Houston Rockets.

    The 6-9, 250-pound Scola, 27, is a rugged defender, a reliable rebounder and a good ballhandler and can be a proven scorer — all skills that should fit perfectly with new Rockets coach Rick Adelman's up-tempo style.

    Going into Wednesday's game against Brazil, Scola was averaging 17.0 points, 11th best in the tournament, and was seventh overall in rebounding at 7.3 a game.

    Scola, a two-time Spanish League MVP, has been one of the top players in the world outside of the NBA.
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