The 10 best WNBA players not competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Caitlin Clark
cory woodroof
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Jul 17, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
This year's United States women's national basketball team is loaded with some of the best basketball players on the planet, including A'ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper.
However, there are some fantastic WNBA players who aren't on Team USA or any other Olympic team this year who are worthy of a roster spot.
Let's take a look at 10 of the best WNBA players who won't be competing in Paris this summer, all of whom are on this year's Team WNBA at the 2024 All-Star Game.
Caitlin Clark (guard, Indiana Fever)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Caitlin Clark #22 of Team WNBA looks to pass the ball during a WNBA All-Star Game team practice at Footprint Center on July 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Jonquel Jones (forward, New York Liberty)
Oct 1, 2023; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) in the first half during game four of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-727545 ORIG FILE ID: 20231001_db2_sv3_016.JPG
Arike Ogunbowale (guard, Dallas Wings)
Jul 17, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) reacts during the game against the Indiana Fever at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-744994 ORIG FILE ID: 20240717_krj_aj6_00169.JPG
Angel Reese (forward, Chicago Sky)
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA forward Angel Reese gets in position against USA Women's National Team during the WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885052 ORIG FILE ID: 20240720_jca_aa9_067.JPG
DeWanna Bonner (forward, Connecticut Sun)
May 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-744872 ORIG FILE ID: 20240525_tbs_kb1_229.JPG
Kayla McBride (guard, Minnesota Lynx)
Jun 25, 2024; Belmont Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) celebrates in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885049 ORIG FILE ID: 20240625_djc_cc1_312.JPG
Aliyah Boston (forward, Indiana Fever)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 14: Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball against Alanna Smith #8 of the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776136597 ORIG FILE ID: 2162026719
Allisha Gray (guard, Atlanta Dream)
Jul 19, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Dream player Allisha Gray participates in the 3-point contest during the WNBA All-Star Skills Night at the Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885054 ORIG FILE ID: 20240719_pjc_su5_571.JPG
Nneka Ogwumike (forward, Seattle Storm)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Jordan Horston #23 and Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm react during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776136521 ORIG FILE ID: 2157219966
Kelsey Mitchell (guard, Indiana Fever)
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) shoots for the basket as USA Women's National Team forward Brittney Griner (15) defends during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885052 ORIG FILE ID: 20240720_tdc_su5_0277.JPG
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