With Chinese Taipei and Australia ready to open the tournament in Tokyo (10 p.m. ET, live on FS1), it's time to see who our staff picked to advance out of pool play, lift the trophy and take home MVP honors.
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- Chasing gold in Classic, Team USA taking inspiration from Olympic legend
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- Team Italy’s lineup so intriguing Pasquantino’s grandpa can’t stop talking about it
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- 20 years later, 44-year old Ramirez leading Cuba once again in Classic