The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's basketball.<br />Team USA is historically the most prestigious and successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds.<br />Despite this dominance, the United States currently trails Argentina in the FIBA world rankings.<br />Traditionally composed of amateur players, a 1989 rule change by FIBA allowed USA Basketball to field teams with professional players.<br />The Dream Team won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.<br />With the introduction of professionals, Team USA was able to spark a second run of dominance after capturing only a bronze medal in 1988.<br />A team of professional players competed in the 1994 Basketball World Championships, finishing first.<br />In 1996, 2000, and 2008, Team USA again captured gold medals. (*)