Yes, Team USA knew winning another gold would not be easy. But, an eighth-straight gold was more difficult than expected, as France challenged the United States...
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5×5 gold medal preview: Team USA vs. France
For much of the women’s 5×5 basketball competition at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA comfortably has cruised at altitude. Although encountering occasional bouts of turbulence, the...
Jerzy Robinson is the future
Jerzy Robinson participates in a USA Basketball event in 2023. | Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Get to know the 15-year-old from Sierra...
5×5 preview: Germany meets France; Nigeria challenges Team USA
Janelle Salaün and Gabby Williams celebrate a French victory at the 2024 Olympics. | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The women’s 5×5 basketball quarterfinals will conclude...
5×5 preview: Belgium takes on Spain; Australia faces Serbia
All eyes will be on Emma Meesseman and Belgium as they continue their international ascent. | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The women’s 5×5 basketball quarterfinals...
Three underrated 5×5 group stage standouts
Ezinne Kalu and Amy Okonkwo of Team Nigeria celebrate. | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We all know A’ja, Stewie, Emma and Satou. But, what other...
Germany wins 3×3 gold
Marie Reichert, Elisa Mevius, Sonja Greinacher and Svenja Brunckhorst show off their gold medals. | Photo by Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty Images Germany is your...
3×3 preview: Can Team USA finish the job?
Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby celebrate Team USA’s play-in victory over China. | Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images After an 0-3 start in the women’s 3×3...
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Paige is Unrivaled
Paige Bueckers smiles at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. | Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled continues to establish itself as a ground breaker...
Group B update: What teams will advance?
Australia’s Lauren Jackson and Canada’s Aaliyah Edwards battle for a loose ball. | Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images The French are dominating Group B,...