Meet the 2024 US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team
The long-awaited roster for the 2024 US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team has been unveiled, featuring a mix of promising newcomers along with some gold medal winning veterans. These 12 exceptional athletes will proudly represent Team USA in France with their first game set for Monday, July 29th against Japan.
The roster includes some familiar faces, including Diana Taurasi, who will be competing in her sixth Olympic games, Breanna Stewart, the reigning WNBA MVP, and Brittney Griner who made the team in 2016 and 2020.
Some players who will be making their Olympic games debut include Kahleah Cooper, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young.
Check out the full roster:
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Napheesa Collier |
Forward |
Minnesota Lynx |
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Kahleah Cooper |
Guard / Forward |
Phoenix Mercury |
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Chelsea Gray |
Guard |
Las Vegas Aces |
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Brittney Griner |
Center |
Phoenix Mercury |
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Sabrina Ionescu |
Guard |
New York Liberty |
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Jewell Loyd |
Guard |
Seattle Storm |
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Kelsey Plum |
Guard |
Las Vegas Aces |
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Breanna Stewart |
Forward |
New York Liberty |
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Diana Taurasi |
Guard |
Phoenix Mercury |
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Alyssa Thomas |
Forward |
Connecticut Sun |
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A’ja Wilson |
Forward / Center |
Las Vegas Aces |
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Jackie Young |
Guard / Forward |
Las Vegas Aces |
Notably, Caitlin Clark’s name is missing from the roster, causing a stir among fans. Currently, Clark is 14th in the WNBA in scoring, recording 16.8 points per game, fourth in assists, and sitting 18th in steals according to Sports Illustrated.
USA Basketball claims that “experience” was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the roster. Clark spoke to reporters at practice saying that she was not disappointed with the decision. She said, “I think it gives you something to work for, you know, it’s a dream.”
As the 2024 US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team gears up for their journey to France, Team USA is looking to secure their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.