Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Women’s Basketball Roster, Tournament Preview, & Gold Medal Odds

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The 2024 WNBA season is set to hit a pause in less than a week because the 2024 Summer Olympics are right around the corner. Women’s basketball is on fire across the globe at the moment and things will be taken to the next level when 12 of the world’s top basketball countries duke it out in Paris for gold medal bragging rights.

To the shock of few people, the Team USA women’s team will enter the upcoming tournament as the odds-on favorite to win it all. While the international scene is more competitive than it was a few decades ago, the Americans continue to show that their embarrassment of riches is second to none.

With some exciting action around the corner, here’s a look at the 2024 Team USA women’s basketball roster, as well as their odds to win gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Women’s Basketball Roster

• Napheesa Collier, F (Minnesota Lynx)
• Kahleah Copper, G (Phoenix Mercury)
• Chelsea Gray, G (Las Vegas Aces)
• Brittney Griner, C (Phoenix Mercury)
• Sabrina Ionescu, G (New York Liberty)
• Jewell Loyd, G (Seattle Storm)
• Kelsey Plum, G (Las Vegas Aces)
• Breanna Stewart, F (New York Liberty)
• Diana Taurasi, G (Phoenix Mercury)
• Alyssa Thomas, F (Connecticut Sun)
• A’ja Wilson, F (Las Vegas Aces)
• Jackie Young, G (Las Vegas Aces)

The Team USA roster has been constructed by a mixture of returning players and new faces. Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Diana Taurasi, and Brittney Griner all won gold for the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Debuting players like Sabrina Ionescu (the WNBA’s top three-point shooter) and Kelsey Plum (former WNBA All-Star MVP) help put the group over the top.

Team USA Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

• Cheryl Reeve, head coach (Minnesota Lynx)
• Mike Thibault, assistant (Washington Mystics)
• Kara Lawson, assistant (Duke)
• Joni Taylor, assistant (Texas A&M)

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Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Women’s Basketball Schedule

Olympic basketball fans can expect to see an ordinary format for this year’s women’s tournament. The 12 qualified countries have been divided into three groups that will engage in round-robin action. Once every team has played their three games, each of the first-place and second-place teams — as well as the top two third-place countries — will advance to the knockout stage until one is left standing.

Let’s have a look at the women’s basketball groups for the 2024 Summer Olympics, as well as Team USA’s upcoming slate.

2024 Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball Groups

Group A

• China
• Puerto Rico
• Serbia
• Spain

Group B

• Australia
• Canada
• France
• Nigeria

Group C

• Belgium
• Germany
• Japan
• United States

Team USA Women’s Basketball Schedule 2024

• July 20: vs. Team WNBA — Exhibition (Phoenix)
• Jul 23: vs. Germany — Exhibition (London)
• July 29: vs. Japan — Group Stage
• Aug. 1: vs. Belgium — Group Stage
• Aug. 4: vs. Germany — Group Stage

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Summer Olympics 2024: Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Odds

All 2024 Summer Olympics: Women’s basketball gold medal odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Monday, July 15 at 10:56 a.m. ET. 

• Team USA (-1250)
• France (+2200)
• Spain (+2500)
• Australia (+2500)
• Belgium (+2500)
• Japan (+2800)
• China (+3300)
• Canada (+3300)
• Serbia (+6600)
• Nigeria (+15000)
• Germany (+15000)
• Puerto Rico (+50000)

Team USA is heading to the 2024 Paris Games as the heavy favorites to win gold in women’s basketball. BetOnline is currently favoring the Americans at a whopping -1250 gold medal odds, which implies a 92.6% chance of success.

If you’re shocked about Team USA’s lopsided odds, you haven’t been paying much attention to women’s basketball. After all, the United States women have each of the last seven gold medals dating back to the 1996 Olympics and nine of the last 10 if you go back to 1984. That level of dominance hasn’t even been seen on the men’s side of things.

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Even though there’s hardly any value behind betting on Team USA (you’d have to bet $1,250 to make $100), there really aren’t any other viable options. The Americans own a plus-236 average point differential at the last five Olympic tournaments, which translates to a plus-31.1 average scoring margin per game during that stretch. There isn’t a country that can come close to those numbers.

Personally, I’d avoid betting on this tournament since it’s essentially Team USA’s to lose. But if you’re desperate to see a win on your bet slip, you can wager on the United States with full confidence.

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Summer Olympics: Last 5 Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Winners

• 2020: United States (1st), Japan (2nd), France (3rd)
• 2016: United States (1st), Spain (2nd), Serbia (3rd)
• 2012: United States (1st), France (2nd), Australia (3rd)
• 2008: United States (1st), Australia (2nd), Russia (3rd)
• 2004: United States (1st), Australia (2nd), Russia (3rd)

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Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball FAQ

Where are the Summer Olympics?

• The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are being held in Paris, France. The basketball games will take place at Pierre Mauroy Stadium and Accor Arena.

When does women’s basketball begin at the Summer Olympics?

• The 2024 Olympics will open on July 28 with the women’s basketball tournament beginning on July 27. The gold medal game will take place on August 11.

How many countries are competing in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament?

• A total of 12 countries split across three groups will compete in the 2024 Olympic women’s basketball tournament.

Who won the last gold medal in women’s basketball?

• Team USA defeated Japan, 90-75, to capture the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.

How to bet on 2024 Summer Olympics women’s basketball

• All major online sportsbooks feature a wide variety of 2024 Summer Olympics markets, odds, and props — including for the women’s basketball action.