USA Women's National Basketball Team

The USA Women’s basketball team is all set to play in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve announced the 12 rosters for the tournament, the team being a combination of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Diana Taurasi is an experienced player who is also set to make history with her sixth consecutive appearance in the Olympics.

The USA Women’s basketball team qualified directly for the Olympics 2024 due to their recent performance in the FIBA World Cup 2022 where the team secured the gold medal. The team is nothing short of impressive with 15 Olympic gold medals and 18 FIBA Women’s World Cup titles. However, the dominance extends with the 55 WNBA All-Star appearances among them. The squad of 2024 is filled with the best of women’s basketball and features eight WNBA Champions, three WNBA MVPs and five WNBA Rookie of the Year. Moreover, every team member holds either an Olympic or World Cup gold medal. Seven players from the victorious 2020 Tokyo Olympics team are returning, bringing continuity and proven success to the squad. Their undefeated run in Tokyo showcases the team's potential for greatness in Paris.

History

The USA Women’s basketball team made their debut in the Olympics in 1976. However, the team is consistent in securing the medal in every tournament they have entered. The USA Women’s team holds 9 gold, one silver and one bronze medal to date. Also, the team holds an ongoing streak of 7 consecutive gold medals in the Olympics since the 1996 Atlanta Games.

The dominance of the USA women’s team is seen beyond the Olympics too. The team has won nine out of the last twelve World Cup titles. These stellar performances in recent years have ranked the USA Women’s basketball team at the top of FIBA World Rankings.

The record of the USA Women’s basketball team is staggering as the team is yet to be defeated since 1992. The 2021 gold medal in the Olympics matched them along with the USA Men’s basketball team.

Legends

Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi is the standout player in the history of the USA Women’s basketball team. In 2024 Taurasi is all set to make history with her sixth appearance in the Olympics. Taurasi has already led the USA team to win five gold medals. She started playing for the national team in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where she led the team to win against Australia in the Championship game. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Taurasi joined Sue Bird to win five gold medals in the Olympics.

Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie is another outstanding player in the history of women in the USA. She has won four consecutive gold medals for the USA team from 1996 to 2008. Beyond her Olympics play, Leslie also became the first player to dunk in the WNBA.

Tamika Catchings

Tamika Catchings is known for her exceptional two-way play. She contributed to the USA Women’s basketball winning four Olympic gold from 2004 to 2016. She is a defensive player who is highlighted by five WNBA Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes is another legend from the USA who helped the team secure three Olympic gold medals. She was known for her scoring ability, ranked eighth in all-time Olympic scoring.

Sue Bird

Sue Bird's career spans two decades, culminating in five Olympic gold medals. Her leadership and skill earned her the honor of carrying the U.S. flag at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, symbolizing her immense contribution to the sport.

Team USA’s Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Honors in Olympics for the USA