Dream Team, nickname given to the 1992 U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, which went undefeated in eight games at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It was the first U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team to include professional basketball players from the NBA. In 1989 FIBA, the international basketball governing body, voted to allow professional players to compete in the Olympics. Previously, competition was limited to amateur players, and the U.S. men’s teams had been primarily made up of college athletes. Over the years, however, multiple countries found loopholes to skirt the rule, allowing their best players to play on their teams. ...(100 of 552 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!