Get to know the Team USA women's basketball roster at the Paris Olympics
meghan l. hall
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Sabrina Ionescu #6 of the USA Basketball Women's National Team celebrates with teammates during a WNBA All-Star Game team practice at the Phoenix Mercury Practice Facility 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) ORG XMIT: 776177367 ORIG FILE ID: 2162713756
The Paris Olympics are almost officially here — even though some competitions have started already — and among the many stars competing for the U.S. over the next couple of weeks is a stacked women's basketball roster, which includes Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and A'ja Wilson. The group is hoping to continue the tradition of winning huge at the Olympics to bring home an eighth consecutive gold medal.
Team USA begins pool play in the women's 5x5 basketball tournament on July 29 at 3 p.m. ET. To guarantee a spot in the quarterfinals, the Americans need to finish in the top two of Group C, which also includes Japan, Belgium and Germany.
The women's quarterfinals are on Wednesday, August 7, and the semifinals are on Friday, August 9. Gold- and bronze-medal games will actually happen on the same day as the Closing Ceremony, Sunday, August 11.
Let's get into it and take a look at the roster:
No. 4 Jewell Loyd
Jul 30, 2021; Saitama, Japan; Team United States guard Jewell Loyd (4) handles the ball against Japan shooting guard Nanako Todo (20) in women's basketball group B play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: OLY-454580 ORIG FILE ID: 20210730_pjc_vw2_705.JPG
Position: Guard
WNBA Team: Seattle Storm
College: Notre Dame
Hometown: Lincolnwood, IL
No. 5 Kelsey Plum
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Kelsey Plum #5 of Team USA shoots the ball during the second half against Team WNBA during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776177369 ORIG FILE ID: 2162846032
Position: Guard
WNBA Team: Las Vegas Aces
College: Washington
Hometown: Poway, CA
No. 6 Sabrina Ionescu
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Position: Guard
WNBA Team: New York Liberty
College: Oregon
Hometown:Walnut Creek, CA
No. 7 Kahleah Copper
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team guard Kahleah Copper (7) shoots against Team WNBA 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_070.JPG
Position: Forward/Guard
WNBA Team: Phoenix Mercury
College: Rutgers
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
No. 8 Chelsea Gray
Jul 14, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team USA center Sylvia Fowles (13) sets the pick on WNBA All Star Brionna Jones (42) as Team USA guard Chelsea Gray (8) advances the ball during the WNBA All Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-453487 ORIG FILE ID: 20210714_neb_cs1_195.JPG
Position: Guard
WNBA Team: Las Vegas Aces
College: Duke
Hometown: Manteca, CA
No. 9 A'ja Wilson
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team forward A’ja Wilson (9) reacts after a play during the first half against the Team WNBA at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885052 ORIG FILE ID: 20240720_tdc_su5_0281.JPG
Position: Forward
WNBA Team: Las Vegas Aces
College: South Carolina
Hometown: Hopkins, SC
No. 10 Breanna Stewart
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Breanna Stewart #10 of Team USA drives to the rim over Angel Reese #5 of Team WNBA in the fourth quarter during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776177369 ORIG FILE ID: 2162845958
Position: Forward
WNBA Team: New York Liberty
College: Connecticut
Hometown: North Syracuse, NY
No. 11 Napheesa Collier
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Elizabeth Balogun #4 of Nigeria fouls Napheesa Collier #11 of the United States during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United Stated defeated Nigeria 93-62. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775681598 ORIG FILE ID: 1329425828
Position: Forward/Guard
WNBA Team: Minnesota Lynx
College: Connecticut
Hometown: O'Fallon, MO
No. 12 Diana Taurasi
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Diana Taurasi #12 of Team USA looks on during the first quarter against the Team WNBA during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776177369 ORIG FILE ID: 2162842987
Position: Guard
WNBA Team: Phoenix Mercury
College: Connecticut
Hometown: Chino, CA
No. 13 Jackie Young
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Jackie Young #13 of Team USA during the second half against Team WNBA during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776177369 ORIG FILE ID: 2162845967
Position: Guard
WNBA Team: Las Vegas Aces
College: Notre Dame
Hometown: Princeton, IN
No. 14 Alyssa Thomas
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Alyssa Thomas #14 of Team USA shoots the ball over Nneka Ogwumike #3 of Team WNBA in the third quarter during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776177369 ORIG FILE ID: 2162846013
Position: Forward
WNBA Team: Connecticut Sun
College: Maryland
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
No. 15 Brittney Griner
SAITAMA, JAPAN - JULY 27: Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States prepares to shoot a free throw against Nigeria during the second half of a Women's Preliminary Round Group B game on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on July 27, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775654485 ORIG FILE ID: 1330842792
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