The United States has medaled every Olympics in which it has participated, dating back to a silver medal in 1976. In total, the USA owns nine gold medals, one silver and one bronze. The U.S has won seven consecutive gold medals, the first of which came at the 1996 Atlanta Games. The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris.
HISTORY
WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM
*AS OF DEC. 1, 2024
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM RESULTS & STANDINGS
SUMMARY OF FINISHES Gold
Silver
Bronze
United States
10
1
1
Soviet Union
2
0
1
Unified Team
1
0
0
Australia
0
3
3
France
0
2
1
Brazil
0
1
1
Bulgaria
0
1
1
China
0
1
1
Yugoslavia
0
1
1
Japan
0
1
0
South Korea
0
1
0
Spain
0
1
0
Russia
0
0
2
Serbia
0
0
1
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
YEAR-BY-YEAR FINAL STANDINGS
1976 +1980 #1984
1988
1992
1996
1
URS
URS
USA
USA
UNI
USA
2
USA
BUL
KOR
YUG
CHN
BRA
3
BUL
YUG
CHN
URS
USA
AUS
4
CZK
HUN
CAN
AUS
CUB
UKR
5
JPN
CUB
*AUS
BUL
ESP
RUS
6
CAN
ITA
*YUG
CHN
CZK
CUB
7
KOR
BRA
JPN
8
CZK
ITA
ITA
9
CHN
10
KOR
11
CAN
12
ZAI
+
The USA chose not to participate in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
#
Bulgaria, Cuba and the Soviet Union chose not to participate in the 1984 Los Angeles OIympic Games.
LEGEND : ANG-Angola; AUS-Australia; BEL-Belgium; BLR-Belarus; BRA-Brazil; BUL-Bulgaria; CAN-Canada; CHN-China; CRO-Croatia; CUB-Cuba; CZE- Czech Republic; CZK-Czechoslovakia; ESP-Spain; FRA-France; GBR-Great Britain; GRE-Greece; HUN-Hungary; ITA-Italy; JPN-Japan; KOR-South Korea; LAT-Latvia; MLI-Mali; NGR-Nigeria; NZL-New Zealand; POL-Poland; PUR-Puerto Rico; RUS-Russia; SEN-Senegal; SRB-Serbia; SVK-Slovakia; TUR-Tur- key; UKR-Ukraine; UNI-Unified Team; URS-Soviet Union; USA-United States of America; YUG-Yugoslavia; ZAI-Zaire.
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
YEAR-BY-YEAR FINAL STANDINGS
2000 2004 2008 2012
2016 2020 2024
1
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
2
AUS
AUS
AUS
FRA
ESP
JPN
FRA
3
BRA
RUS
RUS
AUS
SRB
FRA
AUS
4
KOR
BRA
CHN
RUS
FRA
SRB
BEL
5
FRA
CZE
ESP
TUR
AUS
CHN
ESP
6
RUS
ESP
BLR
CHN
TUR
ESP
SER
7
SVK
GRE
CZE
CZE
CAN
BEL
GER
8
POL
NZL
KOR
CAN
JPN
AUS
NGR
9
CUB
CHN
LAT
BRA
BLR
CAN
CHN
10
CAN
JPN
NZL
CRO
CHN
KOR
PUR
11
NZL
NGR
BRA
GBR
BRA
NGR
CAN
12
SEN
KOR
MLI
ANG
SEN
PUR
JPN
LEGEND : ANG-Angola; AUS-Australia; BEL-Belgium; BLR-Belarus; BRA-Brazil; BUL-Bulgaria; CAN-Canada; CHN-China; CRO-Croatia; CUB-Cuba; CZE- Czech Republic; CZK-Czechoslovakia; ESP-Spain; FRA-France; GBR-Great Britain; GRE-Greece; HUN-Hungary; ITA-Italy; JPN-Japan; KOR-South Korea; LAT-Latvia; MLI-Mali; NGR-Nigeria; NZL-New Zealand; POL-Poland; PUR-Puerto Rico; RUS-Russia; SEN-Senegal; SRB-Serbia; SVK-Slovakia; TUR-Tur- key; UKR-Ukraine; UNI-Unified Team; URS-Soviet Union; USA-United States of America; YUG-Yugoslavia; ZAI-Zaire.
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME RESULTS ANGOLA (1-0) 90- 38 2012 81- 56
2012
NEW ZEALAND (3-0) 96- 60 2008 99- 47 2004 93- 42 2000
CUBA (3-0) 90- 61
2000 1996 1992
AUSTRALIA (9-0) 85-64 2024 79- 55 2020 86- 73 2012 92- 65 2008 74- 63 2004 76- 54 2000 93- 71 1996 96- 79 1996 81- 47 1984
101- 84
88- 74
NIGERIA (2-0) 88-74 2024 81- 72 2020
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (3-0) 111- 55 1992 87- 81 1988 83- 67 1976 CZECH REPUBLIC (3-0) 88- 61 2012 97- 57 2008 80- 61 2004
POLAND (1-0) 76- 57
2000
RUSSIA (3-0) 67- 52
BELGIUM (1-0) 87-74 2024
2008 2004 2000
66- 62 88- 77
BRAZIL (1-0) 111- 87
FRANCE (4-0) 67-66 2024 93- 82 2020 86- 67 2016 86- 50 2012
1996
SENEGAL (1-0) 121- 56 2016
BULGARIA (1-0) 95- 79 1976
SERBIA (2-0) 79- 59
2020 2016
GERMANY (1-0) 87- 68 2024
CANADA (4-0) 81- 51 2016 91- 48 2012 92- 61 1984 89- 75 1976
110- 84
SLOVAKIA (1-0) 58- 43 2000
GREECE (1-0) 102- 72
2004
SOUTH KOREA (7-0) 104- 50 2008 80- 57 2004 78- 65 2000 89- 75 2000 105- 64 1996 85- 55 1984 84- 47 1984
CHINA (7-0) 105- 62
JAPAN (5-1) 102-76
2016 2012 2008 2004 1992 1988 1984
2024 2020 2020 2016 1996 1976
114- 66 108- 63 100- 62 93- 67 94- 79 91- 55
90- 75 86- 69 110- 64 108- 93
71- 84
MALI (1-0) 97- 41
CROATIA (1-0)
2008
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME RESULTS
SOVIET UNION (1-1) 102- 88 1988 77-112 1976
SPAIN (5-0) 101- 72
2016 2016
103- 63 93- 55 71- 58 114- 59
2008 2004 1992
TURKEY (1-0) 89- 58
2012
UKRAINE (1-0) 98- 65 1996
UNIFIED TEAM (0-1) 73- 79 1992
YUGOSLAVIA (3-0) 77- 70 1988 101- 74 1988 83- 55 1984
ZAIRE (1-0) 107- 47
1996
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
COACHING STAFF
USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC HEAD COACHES YEAR SITE USA HEAD COACH RECORD
2024 2020 2016 2012 2008 2004 2000 1996 1992 1988 1984 1980 1976
Paris, France Tokyo, Japan
Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx
6-0 / Gold Medal 6-0 / Gold Medal
Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil London, England
Geno Auriemma, University of Connecticut 8-0 / Gold Medal Geno Auriemma, University of Connecticut 8-0 / Gold Medal
Beijing, China Athens, Greece Sydney, Australia
Anne Donovan, USA Basketball Van Chancellor, Houston Comets
8-0 / Gold Medal 8-0 / Gold Medal 8-0 / Gold Medal 8-0 / Gold Medal 4-1 / Bronze Medal 5-0 / Gold Medal
Nell Fortner, USA Basketball
Atlanta, Georgia, USA Tara VanDerveer, Stanford University
Barcelona, Spain Seoul, South Korea
Theresa Grentz, Rutgers University Kay Yow, North Carolina State University
Los Angeles, Calif., USA Pat Head Summitt, University of Tennessee 6-0 / Gold Medal
Moscow, Soviet Union Sue Gunter, Stephen F. Austin State University
*USA Did Not Participate
Montreal, Canada
3-2 / Silver Medal
Billie Jean Moore, California St. Univ., Fullerton
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2020 Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC ASSISTANT COACHES NAME YEARS AFFILIATION
Geno Auriemma
2000 1996
University of Connecticut University of Colorado
Ceal Barry
Doug Bruno Nancy Darsch Anne Donovan
2016, 2012 1996, 1984
DePaul University
Ohio State University, University of Tennessee
2004 1992 1992 2012 2000
Seattle Storm
Lin Dunn Jim Foster
Purdue University Vanderbilt University Washington Mystics Texas A&M University
Jennifer Gillom Peggie Gillom Gail Goestenkors
2008, 2004
University of Texas, Duke University Stephen F. Austin St. University
Sue Gunter
1976 1992 1988 1980 2020 2024 2012
Linda Hargrove Sylvia Hatchell
Wichita State University University of North Carolina University of Tennessee
Pat Head
Dan Hughes Kara Lawson
USA Basketball Duke University Atlanta Dream Minnesota Lynx Connecticut Sun
Marynell Meadors Cheryl Reeve Jennifer Rizzotti
2020, 2016
2020
Dawn Staley Joni Taylor
2016, 2008
University of South Carolina
2024 2004
Texas A&M University Rutgers University
C. Vivian Stringer
Mike Thibault
2024, 2008
Washington Mystics, Connecticut Sun
Marian Washington
1996 1984 1988
University of Kansas
Kay Yow
North Carolina State University
Susan Yow
Drake University
USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC MANAGERS NAME YEARS AFFILIATION
Barbara Gill
1988 1984 1980 1976
Johnson County C. C. (KS) Weathersford College (TX)
Betty Jo Graber
Lea Plarski
St. Louis C. C.- Florissant Valley (MO)
Jeanne Rowlands
Northeastern University (MA)
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2020 Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
A
Bridgette Gordon
1988
Chelsea Gray
2024, 2020
Seimone Augustus
2016, 2012, 2008
Yolanda Griffith
2004, 2000
Ariel Atkins
2020
Brittney Griner
2024, 2020, 2016
Jennifer Azzi
1996
H
B
Lusia Harris
1976 1976 1980 1984 2000
Sue Bird
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Pat Head
Carol Blazejowski
1980
Tara Heiss Lea Henry
Ruthie Bolton-Holifield
2000, 1996
Cathy Boswell
1984
Chamique Holdsclaw
Cindy Brogdon
1976
I
Cindy Brown
1988
Vicky Bullett
1992, 1988
Sabrina Ionescu
2024
C
J
Swin Cash
2012, 2004
Tammy Jackson
1992
Tamika Catchings
2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Shannon Johnson
2004
Daedra Charles
1992
Asjha Jones
2012
Tina Charles
2020, 2016, 2012
Carolyn Jones
1992
Napheesa Collier
2024, 2020
K
Cynthia Cooper
1992, 1988
Kahleah Copper
2024
Kris Kirchner
1980
Denise Curry
1984, 1980
L
D
Venus Lacey
1996
Clarissa Davis
1992
Janice Lawrence
1984
Elena Delle Donne
2016
Kara Lawson
2008
Skylar Diggins-Smith
2020
Lisa Leslie
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Medina Dixon
1992
Charlotte Lewis
1976 1976 1988
Anne Donovan
1988, 1984, 1980
Nancy Lieberman
Nancy Dunkle
1976
Andrea Lloyd
Rebecca Lobo
1996
E
Jewell Loyd
2024, 2020
Teresa Edwards
2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984
M
Kamie Ethridge
1988
Gail Marquis
1976
F
Katrina McClain
1996, 1992, 1988
Sylvia Fowles
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008
Suzie McConnell
1992, 1988
G
Nikki McCray
2000, 1996
Jennifer Gillom
1988
Pam McGee
1984
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
Carla McGhee
1996
A’ja Wilson
2024, 2020
Angel McCoughtry
2016, 2012
Kara Wolters
2000
Carol Menken-Schaudt
1984
Lynette Woodard
1984, 1980
Ann Meyers
1976
Y
Cheryl Miller
1984
Jackie Young
2024
Debra Miller
1980
DeLisha Milton-Jones
2008, 2000
Maya Moore
2016, 2012
Kim Mulkey
1984
N
Cindy Noble
1984, 1980
O
Mary Anne O’Connor
1976
Vickie Orr
1992
P
Candace Parker
2012, 2008
Kelsey Plum
2024
LaTaunya Pollard
1980
Cappie Pondexter
2008
R
Jill Rankin
1980
Ruth Riley
2004 1976 1976
Patricia Roberts
Sue Rojcewicz
S
Juliene Simpson
1976
Katie Smith
2008, 2004, 2000
Dawn Staley
2004, 2000, 1996
Katy Steding
1996
Breanna Stewart
2024, 2020, 2016
Sheryl Swoopes
2004, 2000, 1996
T
Diana Taurasi
2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Alyssa Thomas
2024
Tina Thompson
2008, 2004
W
Rosie Walker
1980 1980
Holly Warlick
Teresa Weatherspoon
1992, 1988 2016, 2012
Lindsay Whalen
Natalie Williams
2000
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER AFFILIATION
ATLANTA DREAM
DELAWARE
Angel McCoughtry
2016*, 2012*
Elena Delle Donne
2016
AUBURN
DELTA STATE
Ruthie Bolton-Holifield
2000, 1996
Lusia Harris
1976*
Carolyn Jones
1992 1992
DETROIT SHOCK
Vickie Orr
Swin Cash
2004* 2004*
BAYLOR
Ruth Riley
Brittney Griner
2024, 2020, 2016
Katie Smith
2008*
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
DUKE
Debra Miller
1980*
Chelsea Gray
2024, 2020
CAL STATE FULLERTON
FAR ROCKAWAY HS (NY)
Nancy Dunkle
1976*
Nancy Lieberman
1976*
CHARLOTTE STING
FLORIDA
Dawn Staley
2004*, 2000*
Tammy Jackson
1992
DeLisha Milton-Jones
2008, 2000
CHICAGO SKY
FLORIDA ATLANTIC
Swin Cash
2012*
Elena Delle Donne
2016*
Yolanda Griffith
2004, 2000
Sylvia Fowles
2012*, 2008*
GEORGIA
CONNECTICUT
Teresa Edwards Katrina McClain
2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984*
Sue Bird
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
1996, 1992, 1988
Swin Cash
2012, 2004
HOUSTON COMETS
Tina Charles
2020, 2016, 2012
Sheryl Swoopes
2004*, 2000* 2008*, 2004*
Napheesa Collier
2024, 2020
Tina Thompson
Asjha Jones
2012
ILLINOIS STATE
Rebecca Lobo
1996*
Cathy Boswell
1984*
Maya Moore
2016, 2012
Charlotte Lewis
1976*
Breanna Stewart
2024, 2020, 2016
Diana Taurasi
2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
INDIANA FEVER
Kara Wolters
2000
Tamika Catchings
2016*, 2012*, 2008*, 2004*
CONNECTICUT SUN
Kara Wolters
2000*
Tina Charles
2012* 2012* 2024*
KANSAS
Asjha Jones
Lynette Woodard
1984, 1980*
Alyssa Thomas
* Team at time of participation
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
JOHN F. KENNEDY COLLEGE Juliene Simpson 1976 LAS VEGAS ACES Chelsea Gray 2024*, 2020* Kelsey Plum 2024* Jackie Young 2024* A’ja Wilson 2024*, 2020* LONG BEACH STATE Cindy Brown 1988 LaTaunya Pollard 1980* LOS ANGELES SPARKS Lisa Leslie 2008*, 2004*, 2000* DeLisha Milton-Jones 2008*, 2000* Candace Parker 2012*, 2008* LOUISIANA STATE Seimone Augustus 2016, 2012, 2008 Sylvia Fowles 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008 LOUISIANA TECH Venus Lacey 1996 Janice Lawrence 1984* Kim Mulkey 1984* Teresa Weatherspoon 1992, 1988* LOUISVILLE Angel McCoughtry 2016, 2012 MARYLAND Vicky Bullett 1992, 1988* Tara Heiss 1980 Kris Kirchner 1980* Alyssa Thomas 2024 MINNESOTA Lindsay Whalen 2016, 2012 MINNESOTA LYNX Seimone Augustus 2016*, 2012*, 2008* Napheesa Collier 2024*, 2020* Sylvia Fowles 2016*, 2020* Maya Moore 2016*, 2012* Katie Smith 2004*, 2000* Lindsay Whalen 2016*, 2012*
MISSISSIPPI
Jennifer Gillom
1988
MONTCLAIR STATE
Carol Blazejowski
1980
NEW YORK LIBERTY
Tina Charles
2016*
Sabrina Ionescu
2024* 2024*
Breanna Stewart
NOTRE DAME
Skylar Diggins-Smith
2020
Jewell Loyd
2024, 2020
Ruth Riley
2004
Jackie Young
2024
OHIO STATE
Katie Smith
2008, 2004, 2000
OLD DOMINION
Medina Dixon
1992
Anne Donovan
1988, 1984, 1980*
OREGON
Sabrina Ionescu
2024
OREGON STATE
Carol Menken-Schaudt
1984
PENN STATE
Suzie McConnell
1992, 1988*
PHOENIX MERCURY
Kahleah Copper
2024* 2020*
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Brittney Griner
2024*, 2016*, 2020*
Cappie Pondexter
2008*
Diana Taurasi
2024*, 2016*, 2012*, 2008*, 2004*
QUEENS COLLEGE
Gail Marquis
1976*
RUTGERS
Kahleah Copper
2024
Cappie Pondexter
2008
* Team at time of participation
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
SAN ANTONIO SILVER STARS Shannon Johnson 2004*
Candace Parker
2012, 2008
Jill Rankin
1980
Patricia Roberts
1976*
Holly Warlick
1980*
SACRAMENTO MONARCHS Ruthie Bolton-Holifield 2000* Yolanda Griffith 2004*, 2000* Kara Lawson 2008* SEATTLE STORM Sue Bird 2020*, 2016*, 2012*, 2008*, 2004* Jewell Loyd 2024*, 2020* Breanna Stewart 2020*, 2016* SOUTH CAROLINA Shannon Johnson 2004 A’ja Wilson 2024, 2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Cynthia Cooper 1992, 1988 Lisa Leslie 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996 Pam McGee 1984* Cheryl Miller 1984* Tina Thompson 2008, 2004 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ST. Mary Anne O’Connor 1976* Sue Rojcewicz 1976 STANFORD Jennifer Azzi 1996 Katy Steding 1996 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE Rosie Walker 1980* TENNESSEE Cindy Brogdon 1976* Tamika Catchings 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004 Daedra Charles 1992 Bridgette Gordon 1988* Lea Henry 1984 Chamique Holdsclaw 2000 Kara Lawson 2008 Nikki McCray 2000, 1996 Carla McGhee 1996 Cindy Noble 1984, 1980*
TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Pat Head
1976
TEXAS
Ariel Atkins
2020
Clarissa Davis
1992
Kamie Ethridge
1988 1988
Andrea Lloyd
TEXAS TECH
Sheryl Swoopes
2004, 2000, 1996
UCLA
Denise Curry
1984, 1980*
Ann Meyers
1976*
Natalie Williams
2000
UTAH STARZZ
Natalie Williams
2000*
VIRGINIA
Dawn Staley
2004, 2000, 1996
WASHINGTON MYSTICS
Ariel Atkins
2020* 2020* 2000* 2000*
Tina Charles
Chamique Holdsclaw
Nikki McCray
* Team at time of participation
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
ALL-TIME USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM NUMERICAL ROSTER
Cindy Brogden (1976), Teresa Edwards (1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000), Tara Heiss (1980), Shannon Johnson (2004), Jewell Loyd (2020, 2024), Cappie Pondexter (2008), Lindsay Whalen (2012, 2016).
4
Seimone Augustus (2008, 2012, 2016), Daedra Charles (1992), Skylar Diggins-Smith (2020), Kamie Ethridge (1988), Lea Henry (1984), Kelsey Plum (2024), Sue Rojcewicz (1976), Dawn Staley (1996, 2000, 2004), Holly Warlick (1980).
5
Sue Bird (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020), Ruthie Bolton (1996, 2000), Cindy Brown (1988), Clarissa Davis (1992), Sabrina Ionescu (2024), Ann Meyers (1976), Lynette Woodard (1980, 1984).
6
Ariel Atkins (2020), Kahleah Copper (2024), Anne Donovan (1980, 1984, 1988), Lucia Harris (1976), Tammy Jackson (1992), Kara Lawson (2008), Maya Moore (2012, 2016), Sheryl Swoopes (1996,
7
Jennifer Azzi (1996), Cathy Boswell (1984), Nancy Dunkle (1976), Chelsea Gray (2020, 2024), An- gel McCoughtry (2012, 2016), DeLisha Milton-Jones (2000, 2008), LaTaunya Pollard (1980), Ruth Riley (2004), Teresa Weatherspoon (1988, 1992).
8
Bridgette Gordon (1988), Asjha Jones (2012), Lisa Leslie (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), Charlotte Lewis (1976), Cheryl Miller (1984), Vickie Orr (1992), Jill Rankin (1980), Breanna Stewart (2016), A’ja Wilson (2020, 2024).
9
Vicky Bullett (1988, 1992), Tamika Catchings (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), Chamique Holdsclaw (2000), Janice Lawrence (1984), Nancy Lieberman (1976), Carla McGhee (1996), Debra Miller (1980), Breanna Stewart (2020, 2024).
10
Swin Cash (2012), Napheesa Collier (2020, 2024), Elena Delle Donne (2016), Carolyn Jones (1992), Andrea Lloyd (1988), Gail Marquis (1976), Cindy Noble (1980, 1984), Katy Steding (1996), Tina Thompson (2004, 2008), Kara Wolters (2000).
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Carol Blazejowski (1980), Katrina McClain (1988, 1992, 1996), Kim Mulkey (1984), Patricia Roberts (1976), Diana Taurasi (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024), Natalie Williams (2000).
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USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
Denise Curry (1980, 1984), Medina Dixon (1992), Sylvia Fowles (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020), Jennifer Gillom (1988), Yolanda Griffith (2000, 2004), Rebecca Lobo (1996), Mary Ann O’Connor (1976), Jackie Young (2024).
13
Tina Charles (2012, 2016, 2020), Cynthia Cooper (1988, 1992), Pat Head (1976), Venus Lacey (1996), Pam McGee (1984), Katie Smith (2000, 2004, 2008), Alyssa Thomas (2024), Rosie Walker (1980).
14
Swin Cash (2004), Brittney Griner (2016, 2020, 2024), Kris Kirchner (1980), Suzie McConnell (1988, 1992), Nikki McCray (1996, 2000), Carol Menken-Schaudt (1984), Candace Parker (2008, 2012), Juliene Simpson (1976).
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ALL-TIME USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM RECORD BOOK
INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS MOST POINTS 35, Lisa Leslie vs. Japan 7/31/96 30, Brittney Griner vs. Japan 8/8/21 29, Sheryl Swoopes vs. South Korea 9/16/00 29, Lisa Leslie vs. Brazil 8/04/96 28, Medina Dixon vs. Spain 8/03/92 27, Tina Thompson vs. China 8/11/08 27, Cynthia Cooper vs. Soviet Union 9/27/88 27, Katrina McClain vs. China 9/25/88 26, Sylvia Fowles vs. South Korea 8/19/08 26, Katrina McClain vs. Australia 7/27/96 26, Breanna Stewart vs, Belgium 8/1/24 25, Diana Taurasi vs. Serbia 8/10/16 25, Lisa Leslie vs. South Korea 8/18/04
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 1.000 (8-8), Angel McCoughtry vs. China
8/05/12
MOST 3PM 6, Diana Taurasi vs. Serbia
8/10/16
MOST 3PA 10, Diana Taurasi vs. Serbia
8/10/16
HIGHEST 3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE 1.000 (3-3), Tina Charles vs. France
8/2/21
1.000 (3-3), Maya Moore vs. Japan
8/16/16
1.000 (3-3), Katie Smith vs. Cuba
9/18/00 9/22/88
1.000 (3-3), Cynthia Cooper vs. Yugoslavia
MOST FTM 10, Angel McCoughtry vs. Turkey
MOST FGM 16, Lisa Leslie vs. Japan
8/01/12
7/31/96
MOST FTA 13, Cynthia Cooper vs. Soviet Union
MOST FGA 23, Katrina McClain vs. Soviet Union
9/27/88
9/27/88
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE 1.000 (8-8), Juliene Simpson vs. Canada
MOST STEALS 9, Suzie McConnell vs. Unified Team
7/22/76
8/05/92
1.000 (7-7), Tina Charles vs. Serbia
8/10/16
1.000 (7-7), Swin Cash vs. New Zealand
8/14/04
MOST REBOUNDS 16, Katrina McClain vs. Japan
7/31/96
16, Katrina McClain vs. Unified Team
8/05/92
MOST ASSISTS 15, Teresa Edwards vs. Australia
7/27/96
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS 5, A’ja Wilson vs. Japan
8/8/21
TEAM GAME RECORDS MOST POINTS: 121 vs. Senegal, 8/07/16 MOST REBOUNDS: 62 vs. Czech Republic, 8/03/12 MOST FGM: 52 vs. China, 8/05/12 MOST FGA:
HIGHEST 3-POINT FG%:
.636 (7-11) vs. South Korea, 9/16/00
MOST FTM: MOST FTA:
32 vs. Yugoslavia, 9/22/88
40 vs. Yugoslavia, 9/22/88
HIGHEST FT%: MOST ASSISTS:
90 vs. China, 8/05/12 90 vs. China, 8/01/92
1.000 (26-26) vs. Serbia, 8/10/16
40 vs. China, 8/14/16
HIGHEST FG%:
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS:
.662 (43-65) vs. Brazil, 8/04/96
12 vs. Japan, 8/8/21
MOST 3PM: MOST 3PA:
MOST STEALS:
11 vs. Japan, 8/16/16
40 vs. Czechoslovakia, 7/30/92
25 vs. Greece, 8/25/04
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION RECORDS
MOST POINTS Lisa Leslie
Breanna Stewart
16.3 (98)
2024
156 (19.5)
1996
MOST REBOUNDS Yolanda Griffith
Lisa Leslie
126 (15.8) 125 (15.6) 125 (15.6) 113 (14.1) 113 (14.1)
2000
70 (8.8) 67 (8.4) 66 (8.3) 64 (8.0)
2000
Diana Taurasi
2016
Sylvia Fowles
2008
Lisa Leslie
2004 2004
Katrina McClain
1996
Tina Thompson
Lisa Leslie Lisa Leslie
2004
Katrina McClain
1996
63 (7.9)
2000
MOST POINTS AVERAGED Lisa Leslie 19.5 (156)
MOST REBOUNDS AVERAGED Katrina McClain 10.4 (52)
1996
1988
Chelsea Gray
18.7 (112)
2024 1988 1988 2020 2020
A’ja Wilsom
10.2 (61)
2024 2020
Katrina McClain Teresa Edwards
17.6 (88)
Brittney Griner
10.0 (52) 9.6 (48) 8.8 (70)
16.6 (83) 16.5 (99) 16.5 (99)
Katrina McClain Yolanda Griffith
1992
Brittney Griner
2000
A’ja Wilson
Sylvia Fowles
8.4 (67)
2008
Cheryl Miller
16.5 (99)
1984
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Carol Menken-Schaudt .786 (11-14)
Lisa Leslie
11 (1.4) 10 (1.3)
2008
Candace Parker
2012
1984
Katrina McClain
.739 (51-69)
1996
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS AVERAGED A’ja Wilson 2.4 (16)
Breanna Stewart
.733 (22-30) .724 (21-29) .724 (21-29) .692 (36-52)
2016
2024
Tamika Catchings
2008
Lisa Leslie
1.8 (14)
2004
Cindy Noble
1984
Brittney Griner
1.8 (11)
2020
Brittney Griner
2016
Anne Donovan
1.5 (9)
1984
HIGHEST 3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE Suzie McConnell .714 (5-7)
Brittney Griner
1.4 (11) 1.4 (11)
2016
Lisa Leslie
2008
1992
Katie Smith
.600 (12-20)
2000
MOST STEALS Suzie McConnell
Diana Taurasi
.579 (33-57)
2016
26 (5.2)
1992 1992 1988
Kara Lawson
.571 (8-14)
2008
Medina Dixon
24 (4.8)
Clarissa Davis
.467 (7-15)
1992
Teresa Edwards
23 (4.6)
HIGHEST FT PERCENTAGE (MIN. 8) Juliene Simpson 1.000 (16-16)
Ruthie Bolton
23 (2.9)
1996
Tamika Catchings
22 (2.8)
2004
1976
Diana Taurasi
1.000 (15-15) 1.000 (12-12)
2008
MOST STEALS AVERAGED Suzie McConnell 5.2 (26)
Dawn Staley
2000
1992 1992 1988
Sabrina Ionescu
1.000 (11-11)
2024
Medina Dixon
4.8 (24) 4.6 (23) 3.6 (18) 3.4 (17)
Shannon Johnson
1.000 (9-9)
2004
Teresa Edwards Teresa Edwards Katrina McClain
Vicky Bullett
1.000 (8-8)
1992
1992
MOST ASSISTS Teresa Edwards
1988
64 (8.0)
1996 2012 2020 2016 2016 2024
Sue Bird Sue Bird
36 (4.5)
35 (5.8)
Maya Moore
34 (4.3) 31 (4.4) 31 (4.4)
Sue Bird
Chelsea Gray
MOST ASSISTS AVERAGED Teresa Edwards 8.0 (64)
1996
Sue Bird
5.8 (35)
2020
Ann Meyers
5.2 (26)
1976
Teresa Edwards
4.8 (27) 4.5 (36)
1992
Sue Bird
2012
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS A’ja Wilson
16 (2.7)
2024
Lisa Leslie
14 (1.8)
2004
Brittney Griner Brittney Griner
11 (1.8)
2020
11 (1.4)
2016
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
TEAM COMPETITION RECORDS
MOST POINTS:
819 in 1996
MOST FTM: MOST FTA:
142 in 1996 212 in 1996 .794 in 2020 404 in 2012 50.7 in 1984 224 in 2016
MOST POINTS AVERAGED:
102.4 in 1996 324 in 2016 597 in 2012
MOST FGM: MOST FGA:
HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE:
MOST REBOUNDS:
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE:
.577 in 2016
HIGHEST REBOUND AVERAGE:
MOST 3PM: MOST 3PA:
58 in 2016
MOST ASSISTS:
128 in 2016
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS:
41 in 2012
HIGHEST 3-POINT PERCENTAGE:
.476 in 1988
MOST STEALS:
107 in 2004
INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS
MOST GAMES Diana Taurasi
MOST REBOUNDS Lisa Leslie
43 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
241 (7.5)
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Sue Bird
36 32 32
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Katrina McClain
166 (9.2)
1996, 1992, 1988
Tamika Catchings
2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Sylvia Fowles
156 (5.8)
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Teresa Edwards
2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984
Tamika Catchings
137 (4.3)
Lisa Leslie
32
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Tina Charles
123 (5.6)
2020, 2016, 2012
Tina Charles Dawn Staley
24 24 24
2020, 2016, 2012
Yolanda Griffith
123 (7.7)
2004, 2000
2004, 2000, 1996 2004, 2000, 1996
Diana Taurasi
116 (2.7) 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Sheryl Swoopes
Brittney Griner
113 (6.2)
2024, 2020, 2016
A’ja Wilson
105 (8.8)
2024, 2020
MOST POINTS Lisa Leslie
Candace Parker
98 (6.1)
2012, 2008
488 (15.3)
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Sheryl Swoopes
97 (4.0)
2004, 2000, 1996
Diana Taurasi
419 (9.7) 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Maya Moore
90 (5.6)
2016, 2012
Sheryl Swoopes Teresa Edwards Katrina McClain
274 (11.8)
2004, 2000, 1996
MOST REBOUNDS AVERAGED Katrina McClain 9.2 (166)
265 (8.3) 2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984
1996, 1992, 1988
258 (14.3)
1996, 1992, 1988
A’ja Wilson
8.8 (105)
2024, 2020
Sylvia Fowles
240 (8.9)
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008
Yolanda Griffith
7.7 (123)
2004, 2000
Tina Thompson
215 (13.4)
2008, 2004
Lisa Leslie
7.5 (241)
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Tina Charles
188 (7.8)
2020, 2016, 2012
Cheryl Miller
7.0 (42)
1984
Tamika Catchings
184 (5.8)
2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Lusia Harris
7.0 (35)
1976
Seimone Augustus
179 (7.5)
2016, 2012, 2008
Brittney Griner
221 (11.1)
2024, 2020, 2016
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Carol Menken-Schaudt .786 (11-14)
MOST POINTS AVERAGED A’ja Wilson 17.6 (211)
1984 1984
Cindy Noble
.724 (21-29)
2024, 2020
Tara Heiss
.722 (13-18)
1980
Cheryl Miller
16.5 (99) 15.8 (79) 15.3 (488)
1984
Brittney Griner
.681 (96-141) .673 (35-42) .667 (10-15) .661 (37-56)
2024, 2020, 2016
Medina Dixon
1992
Medina Dixon
1992
Lisa Leslie
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Ruth Riley
2004
Lusia Harris
15.2 (76)
1976
Cheryl Miller
1984
Katrina McClain
14.3 (258)
1996, 1992, 1988
Kara Lawson
.656 (21-32)
2008
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
Sylvia Fowles
.651 (97-149)
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008
Cheryl Miller
4.2 (25)
1984
Rosie Walker
.659 (27-41)
1980
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS Lisa Leslie 37 (1.2)
HIGHEST 3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE Jennifer Azzi .667 (4-6)
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
1996
A’ja Wilson
27 (2.3)
2024, 2020 2024, 2020
Kara Lawson
.571 (8-14)
2008
Breanna Stewart
19 (1.6)
Clarissa Davis
.467 (7-15)
1992
Brittney Griner
17 (0.9)
2024, 2020, 2016
Cynthia Cooper
.462 (6-13)
1992, 1988
Candace Parker
14 (0.9)
2012, 2008
Cappie Pondexter
.444 (4-9)
2008
Anne Donovan
13 (1.2)
1988, 1984, *1980
Diana Taurasi
.431 (79-183) 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Katrina McClain
13 (0.7)
1996, 1992, 1988
Tamika Catchings
.423 (11-26)
2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Tamika Catchings
13 (0.5)
2012, 2008, 2004
Katie Smith
.421 (16-38) .400 (6-15) .400 (6-15) .385 (10-26)
2008, 2004, 2000
MOST BLOCKED SHOTS AVERAGED A’ja Wilson 2.3 (27)
Kahleah Copper Sabrina Ionescu Suzie McConnell
2024 2024
2024, 2020 2024, 2020
Breanna Stewart
1.6 (19) 1.2 (37)
1992, 1988
Lisa Leslie
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
HIGHEST FT PERCENTAGE (MIN. 10 ATT) Juliene Simpson 1.000 (16-16) 1976 Vicky Bullett 1.000 (10-10) 1992, 1988 Sabrina Ionescu 1.000 (11-11) 2024 Suzie McConnell .923 (12-13) 1992, 1988 Andrea Lloyd .917 (11-12) 1988 Diana Taurasi .909 (60-66)2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004 Ann Meyers .909 (10-11) 1976 Cindy Brogdon .900 (9-10) 1976 Dawn Staley .886 (39-44) 2004, 2000, 1996 Denise Curry .885 (23-26) 1984, 1980
Anne Donovan
1.2 (13)
1988, 1984, *1980
Breanna Stewart
1.1 (15)
2020, 2016
Cheryl Miller
1.0 (6)
1984
Candace Parker
0.9 (14)
2012, 2008
Janice Lawrence
0.8 (5)
1984
Cindy Brown
0.8 (4)
1988
MOST STEALS Teresa Edwards
59 (1.8) 56 (1.8) 40 (2.2)
2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984
Tamika Catchings
2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Katrina McClain
1996, 1992, 1988
Sheryl Swoopes
39 (1.6)
2004, 2000, 1996
MOST ASSISTS Teresa Edwards
Suzie McConnell
38 (3.8)
1992, 1988
143 (4.5) 2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984 124 (3.6) 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004 103 (2.4)2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Lisa Leslie
34 (1.1)
2008, 2004, 2000, 1996
Sue Bird
Sue Bird
33 (0.9)
2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Diana Taurasi
Ruthie Bolton
31 (1.9)
2000, 1996
Dawn Staley
80 (3.3) 68 (2.8)
2004, 2000, 1996 2004, 2000, 1996
Diana Taurasi
32 (0.7) 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004
Sheryl Swoopes
Maya Moore
28 (1.8)
2016, 2012
Maya Moore
55 (3.4)
2016, 2012 2016, 2012 2024, 2020
Dawn Staley
28 (1.2)
2004, 2000, 1996
Lindsay Whalen
54 (3.4) 50 (4.2) 49 (2.0)
Angel McCoughtry
26 (1.6)
2016, 2012 1992, 1988
Chelsea Gray
Cynthia Cooper
26 (2.6)
Tina Charles
2020, 2016, 2012
MOST STEALS AVERAGED Medina Dixon 4.8 (24)
MOST ASSISTS AVERAGED Ann Meyers 5.2 (26)
1992
1976
Suzie McConnell
3.8 (38)
1992, 1988
Teresa Edwards
4.5 (143) 2000, 1996, 1992, 1988, 1984
Cheryl Miller
3.2 (19)
1984
Juliene Simpson
4.4 (22)
1976
Clarissa Davis
2.8 (14)
1992
Chelsea Gray
4.2 (50)
2024
Cynthia Cooper
2.6 (26)
1992, 1988
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
U.S. WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM 2024 RESULTS
PARIS, FRANCE • JULY 26-AUGUST 11, 2024
A team that makes history virtually every time it steps onto the court continued to raise the gold standard. The U.S. won an unprecedented eighth Olympic gold medal in a row by winning the closest gold-medal game in women’s history. The U.S. broke the record for most consecutive team gold medals in a traditional sport, eclipsing the USA Basketball Men’s National Team winning the first seven Olympic golds (1936-1968). With the six victo- ries, the U.S. extended its winning streak to 61 games. Individually, 42-year-old Diana Taurasi became the first player in Olympic basketball history to win six gold medals (2004-2024). Taurasi broke a tie with former U.S. teammate Sue Bird, who retired with five golds (2004-2020). The quest began with a 102-76 victory over Japan in a rematch of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold-medal game. The veteran inside duo of A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, as they would do throughout the tournament, led the way with Wilson getting 24 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, while Stewart had 22 points, eight boards and three blocks. Chelsea Gray had 13 assists. Against Belgium, the U.S. clinched first place in its group and a spot in the quarterfinals by virtue of an 87-74 win. Stewart had 26 points and seven rebounds and Wilson added 23 points and 13 rebounds. Wrapping up pool play, Jackie Young hit five 3-pointers en route to 19 points as the U.S. over- came a slow start to drop Germany 87-68. Wilson contributed 14 points and Stewart 13. In the quarterfinals, the U.S. turned up the defense in bouncing Nigeria 88-74. Wilson had her third double-double in four games with 20 points and 11 boards, while Stewart chipped in 13 points. That set up a semifinal showdown with Australia, the country with the second-most Olympic medals with five (three silver and two bronze). The U.S. earned a shot at history with an 85-64 triumph as four players scored in double figures. Stewart had 16 points and six rebounds, Young 14 points, Kahleah Copper 11 points and six boards and Wilson 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Facing host country France for the gold, the U.S. survived a low-scoring, back-and-forth affair to come away with a 67-66 triumph and an eighth gold medal in a row. Stewart gave the U.S. the lead for good at 56-55 on a free throw with 3:45 to go, but there was plenty of drama remaining. While France was a one-woman show as Gabby Williams scored 11 of her team’s final 13 points, the U.S. got contributions from a handful of players and went 7-of-8 from the free-throw line down the stretch while making just two baskets. The final two free throws came from Copper with 2.8 seconds left, putting the U.S. up 67-64, and proved crucial. That is because Williams banked in a shot at the buzzer from the 3-point line, but it was clearly a 2-point attempt as her left foot was squarely on the line after catching a long pass. After a brief discussion and video review, the U.S. had its eighth consecutive gold medal and 10th in 12 trips to the Olympics. Wilson had her fourth double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Copper and Kelsey Plum each added 12 points and Napheesa Collier 11 boards. Taurasi, in what she says is her final Olympics, finished her career second in U.S. history with 416 points, behind Lisa Leslie’s record 488, and fourth in Olympic history.
2024 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER
2024 USA RESULTS (6-0)
NAME
POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION (SCHOOL)
HOMETOWN
Japan
W, 102-76 W, 87-74 W, 87-68 W, 88-74 W, 85-64 W, 67-66
Belgium Germany
Napheesa Collier Kahleah Copper Chelsea Gray Brittney Griner Sabrina Ionescu
F/G F/G
6-1 6-1
183 165 170 205 165 150 145 180 163 190 165 197
27 29 31 33 26 30 29 27 41 32 26 28
Minnesota (Connecticut)
O’Fallon, MO Philadelphia, PA Manteca, CA Walnut Creek, CA Lincolnwood, IL Houston, TX
Phoenix (Rutgers) Las Vegas (Duke) Phoenix (Baylor) New York (Oregon)
G C G G G C G
5-11 6-9 5-11 5-10
MEDAL ROUND
Nigeria
Australia
Jewell Loyd Kelsey Plum
Seattle (Notre Dame) Las Vegas (Washington) New York (Connecticut) Phoenix (Connecticut) Connecticut (Maryland) Las Vegas (Notre Dame) Las Vegas (South Carolina)
5-8 6-6 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-5
Poway, CA
France
Breanna Stewart Diana Taurasi Alyssa Thomas
North Syracuse, NY
Chino, CA
F
Harrisburg, PA Princeton, IN Hopkins, SC
Jackie Young A’ja Wilson
G
FINAL STANDINGS
F
Head Coach: Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx Assistant Coach: Kara Lawson, Duke University Assistant Coach: Joni Taylor, Texas A&M University Assistant Coach: Mike Thibault, Washington Mystics Team Physician: Kris Jones, UCLA Health Athletic Trainer: Thersa Acosta, New York Liberty Athletic Trainer: Nicole Alexander
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
United States (6-0)
France (4-2) Australia (4-2) Belgium (1-2)
Spain (3-1) Serbia (2-2)
Germany (2-2) Nigeria (2-2)
2024 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM CUMULATIVE STATISTICS
NAME G/S MIN
FGM-A
PCT
3PM-A
PCT
FTM-A
PCT
REB
PTS
A TO BLK STL
9. China (1-2) 10. Puerto Rico (0-3) 11. Canada (0-3) 12. Japan (0-3)
Wilson Stewart Young Griner Copper Collier
6/6 27.3 6/6 25.1 6/3 19.2 6/0 14.2 6/0 14.6 6/6 23.3 6/0 15.0
45-76 38-67 21-39 18-28 18-39 11-25 8-17
0.592 0-1
0.000 22-28 0.286 18-23 0.385 10-13 0.000 8-12 0.400 7-7 0.143 3-6 0.400 11-11 0.400 7-7 0.000 7-11 0.273 3-3 0.167 1-2
0.786 61/10.2
112/18.7 98/16.3
11
18 16
9 5 9 2 3 5 2 3 4 1 6 1
0.567
4-14
0.783 0.769
32/5.3 14/2.3
17 6 14 9
10
0.538 5-13 0.643 --- 0.438 6-15 0.462 1-7 0.440 6-16 0.417 6-15 0.4000 --- 0.238 3-11
57/9.5 44/7.3 41/8.2 40/6.7 39/6.5 33/5.5 23/3.8 16/3.2
1 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0
0.667 25/4.2 1.000 17/3.4 0.500 39/6.5 1.000 2/0.3 1.000 11/1.8 0.636 29/4.8 1.000 11/2.2 0.500 7/1.2 0.000 4/0.8 0.789 285/47.5 0.871 187/31.2
5 6 8
3 6 7
Plum
19 8 20 11
Ionescu 6/0 13.2 Thomas 6/0 17.6
4-9
8-20 5-21 3-18 2-12
21 10 1
Loyd Gray
5/0 11.3 6/6 14.3
8
5
0.167 0.167
1-6 1-9
8/1.3 5/1.0
31 6
Taurasi
5/3
11.2
0.111
0-0
6
8
USA OPP.
6 6
1200 1200
193-401 159-416
0.481 33-107 0.382 50-182
0.308 97-123 0.275 54-62
516/86.0 422/70.3
166 93 36 104 86 15
50 45
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
U.S. WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM 2020 RESULTS
TOKYO, JAPAN • JULY 23-AUGUST 8, 2021
USA Basketball put together a program ahead of the 2020 Olympics that gave athletes and coaches an opportunity to train at camps and competitions from September 2019 through April 2020. After posting a 17-1 mark against national and international competition, plans were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the delay, the 2020 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team traveled to Tokyo and claimed a seventh-straight gold medal, a streak accomplished just once before by a traditional team sport (U.S. Olympic men’s basketball, 1936-1968). Led by Opening Ceremony flag bearer Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, both of whom own a record five Olympic basketball gold medals, and four- time Olympic gold medalist Sylvia Fowles, the U.S. swept its competition for a perfect 6-0 mark. Behind A’ja Wilson’s and Brittney Griner’s double-doubles, and the formidable presence of Taurasi and Bird, the U.S. opened with an 81-72 win over Nigeria on July 27. It was the 50th consecutive Olympic victory, a streak that began when the Americans won bronze at the 1992 Barce- lona Olympics. In her Olympic debut, Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Griner finished with 13 point and 10 boards. Taurasi had 10 first-half points. Though Bird didn’t score, she had 13 assists and four rebounds. The USA defeated Japan 86-69 on July 30 as Wilson posted her second double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. In a tight contest throughout, the USA held off France for a 93-82 win on Aug. 2. Wilson had 22 points and seven rebounds. The USA took control early with a 17-0 first quarter run and went on to secure a 79-55 win over Australia in the quarterfinals behind 23 points from Breanna Stewart. Griner led the USA with 15 points and 12 rebounds as the USA secured a double-digit lead in the first quarter and was in control throughout a 79-59 win over Serbia in the Olympic semifinals. Meeting Japan again in the gold medal game, Bird scored the first two points and the U.S. never trailed on its way to the 90-75 victory. Griner scored a game-best 30 points, a U.S. Olympic gold medal game record and the second most ever scored by a U.S. woman at the Olympics. Wilson celebrated her 25th birthday by tallying 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a U.S. Olympic women’s single game record five blocks.
2020 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER
2020 USA RESULTS (6-0)
NAME
POS HGT WGT AGE AFFILIATION (SCHOOL)
HOMETOWN
Nigeria Japan France
W, 81-72 W, 86-69 W, 93-82 W, 79-55 W, 79-59 W, 90-75
Ariel Atkins
G G C G C G C G
5-11 5-9 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-6 5-11 6-9 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-5
161 150 192 183 165 212 170 205 150 170 163 197
25 40 32 24 31 35 28 30 27 26 39 24
Washington Mystics/Texas ’18 Seattle Storm/Connecticut ‘02 Washington Mystics/Connecticut ‘10 Minnesota Lynx/Connecticut ’19 Phoenix Mercury/Notre Dame ‘13 Minnesota Lynx/Louisiana State ‘08 Las Vegas Aces/Duke ‘14 Phoenix Mercury/Baylor ‘13 Seattle Storm/Notre Dame ’15 Seattle Storm/Connecticut ‘16 Phoenix Mercury/Connecticut ‘04 Las Vegas Aces/South Carolina ’18
Dallas, TX Syosset, NY Jamaica, NY O’Fallon, MO South Bend, IN
Sue Bird
Tina Charles
MEDAL ROUND
Napheesa Collier Skylar Diggins-Smith
G/F
Australia
Serbia Japan
Sylvia Fowles Chelsea Gray Brittney Griner Breanna Stewart Diana Taurasi Jewell Loyd
Miami, FL
Manteca, CA Houston, TX
Lincolnwood, IL North Syracuse, NY
F
G
Chino, CA Hopkins, SC
FINAL STANDINGS
A’ja Wilson
F
Head Coach: Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Assistant Coach: Dan Hughes Assistant Coach: Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx Assistant Coach: Jennifer Rizzotti, Connecticut Sun Team Physician: Riley Williams, Hospital for Special Surgery Athletic Trainer: Ed Ryan, Andrews Institute (Fla.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
United States (6-0)
Japan (4-2) France (4-2) Serbia (3-3) China (3-1) Spain (3-1) Belgium (2-2) Australia (1-3)
2020 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM CUMULATIVE STATISTICS
9. Canada (1-2) 10. South Korea (0-3) 11. Nigeria (0-3) 12. Puerto Rico (0-3)
NAME G/S MIN
FGM-A
PCT
3PM-A
PCT
FTM-A
PCT
REB
PTS
A TO BLK STL
Wilson Griner Stewart
6/6 23.7 6/6 22.2 6/6 31.8 6/0 19.0 6/6 18.8 6/6 25.0 6/0 10.3 6/0 18.5 6/0 17.2 5/0 6.6
38-64 42-61 34-71 18-31 11-29 12-31 12-19 12-31 12-34
0.594 0-0 0.689 0-0 0.479 9-25 0.379 7-21 0.387 9-23 0.632 0-0 0.387 5-16 0.581 3-7
0.000 23-29
0.793
44/7.3
99/16.5 99/16.5 90/15.0 44/7.3 35/5.8 33/5.5 30/5.0 29/4.8
15 10 11
4 4 6 4 4 7 2 4 3 2 2 0
---
15-19
0.789 43/7.2
7
12 9
0.360 13-16 0.429 5-7 0.333 6-8 0.391 0-0 0.313 0-0 0.375 0-0 0.167 4-4 0.333 3-5 --- 6-7 0.500 2-2 0.351 77-97 0.253 60-72
0.813 0.714
60/10.0
28 10 9
Gray
10/1.7
19 11
0
Taurasi
0.750 16/2.7
21 10 0
Bird
---
15/2.5
35 8
0 1 1 0 0 0
Fowles
0.857 25/4.2
3
7
Loyd
--- ---
16/2.7 18/3.0
15 18 2
Charles Atkins
0.353
3-8 1-6
27/4.5 9/1.8 8/1.6 5/1.3
10 7
2-8 2-7 1-3
0.25
1.000 4/0.8 0.600 1/0.2 1.000 3/0.8
1 2 0
3 1 3
Diggins-Smith 5/0 6.6
0.286 1-3
Collier
4//0 3.8
0.333
1-2
USA OPP.
6 6
1200 1200
196-389 155-458
0.504 39-111 0.338 42-166
0.794 273/45.5 0.833 223/37.2
508/84.7 412/68.7
156 101 33 101 75 7
42 55
USA BASKETBALL HISTORY
U.S. WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM 2016 RESULTS
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL • AUGUST 5-21, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team captured the USA’s sixth-straight and eighth-overall Olympic gold medal. Led by a trio of four-time Olympic gold medalists, Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings and Diana Taurasi, the team swept its Olympic competition by a margin of victory of 37.2 points and hit the century mark a record six times in eight games. Orchestrated by head coach Geno Auriemma, the USA’s high-octane offense, which produced 102.1 points a game, masked a dominating defensive effort by the red, white and blue. While the USA shot a blistering 57.7% from the field and hauled in 45.2 rebounds a game, its defense held opponents to 37.1% from the field and allowed them just 27.3 boards per contest. Further, the team out 28.0 assists on 40.5 field goals. In addition to veteran co-captains Bird, Catchings and Taurasi, the U.S. squad featured three-time Olympians Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles; two-time Olympians Tina Charles, Angel McCoughtry, Maya Moore and Lindsay Whalen; as well as three young, up-and-coming stars, Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart. The USA beat its five preliminary round opponents by 40.2 points per game, beginning with a 121-56 victory over Senegal. The U.S. also defeated 2014 FIBA World Championship silver medalist Spain 103-63, earned a 110-84 victory over 2015 European champion Serbia, took down 2015 Americas champion Canada 81-51 and closed preliminary play with a 105-62 rout of China. Facing 2015 FIBA Asia gold medalist Japan in quarterfinals, the U.S. earned a lopsided 110-64 victory, then triumphed 86-67 over 2012 Olym- pic silver medalist France in the semifinals, before the USA pulled away to earn gold with a 101-72 victory in a rematch against Spain. In seven of the USA’s eight games Taurasi led or shared as the team’s high scorer and finished the tournament averaging a team-best 15.6 points, while also dishing out 3.3 assists and shooting 57.9% from beyond the arc.
2016 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER
2016 USA RESULTS (8-0)
NAME
POS HGT WGT AGE WNBA TEAM
COLLEGE
HOMETOWN
Senegal
W, 121-56 W, 103-63 W, 110-84 W, 81-51 W, 105-62 W, 110-64 W, 86-67 W, 101-72
Spain Serbia
Seimone Augustus
G/F
6-0 5-9 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-0 5-9
166 150 167 198 188 200 199 160 176 175 163 169
32 35 37 27 26 30 25 29 27 21 34 34
Minnesota Lynx Seattle Storm Indiana Fever New York Liberty Minnesota Lynx Phoenix Mercury Atlanta Dream Minnesota Lynx Chicago Sky Seattle Storm Phoenix Mercury Minnesota Lynx
Louisiana State Connecticut
Baton Rouge, LA
Sue Bird
G F C
Syosset, NY
Tamika Catchings
Tennessee Connecticut
Duncanville, TX
Canada
Tina Charles
Jamaica, NY
China
Elena Delle Donne
G/F
Delaware
Wilmington, DE
MEDAL ROUND
Sylvia Fowles Brittney Griner
C C
Louisiana State
Miami, FL
Baylor
Houston, TX Baltimore, MD
Japan France
Angel McCoughtry
G/F
Louisville
Maya Moore
F
Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Minnesota
Lawrenceville, GA North Syracuse, NY
Spain
Breanna Stewart Diana Taurasi Lindsay Whalen
F/C
G G
Chino, CA
Hutchinson, MN
FINAL STANDINGS
Head Coach: Geno Auriemma, University of Connecticut Assistant Coach: Doug Bruno, DePaul University Assistant Coach: Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx Assistant Coach: Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Team Physician: Lisa Callahan, Hospital for Special Surgery Team Physician: Dave Walden, Colorado Springs, Colorado Athletic Trainer: Ed Ryan, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
United States (8-0)
Spain (6-2) Serbia (4-4) France (4-4) Australia (5-1) Turkey (3-3) Canada (3-3) Japan (3-3)
2016 USA WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM CUMULATIVE STATISTICS
NAME
G/S
FGM-A
PCT
3PM-A
PCT
FTM-A
PCT
REB
PTS
AST
BLK
STL
9. Belarus (1-4) 10. China (1-4) 11. Brazil (0-5) 12. Senegal (0-5)
Taurasi Moore Griner Charles
8/8 8/8 8/8 8/8 8/0 8/0 7/0 8/0 8/0 8/1 7/7 8/0
41-72 39-75 36-52 33-59 31-51 29-42 20-40 22-30 26-47 27-48 11-26
.569 .520 .692 .559 .608 .690 .500 .733 .553 .563 .423 .450 .577 .371
33-57
.579 .381 .000
10-11 10-13 11-13 11-14 15-25 15-17 6-8 18-22 11-16
.909 .769 .750 .846 .786 .600 .882 .818 .688
20/2.5 45/5.6 45/5.6 37/4.6 29/3.6 45/5.6 23/3.3 18/2.3 15/1.9 26/3.3 16/2.3
125/15.6 96/12.0
26 34 25 14 4 19 10 25 26 31 3
0 2 3 1 3 4 5 0 0 0 0
6
8-21 0-1 0-0 2-7 0-0 5-15
16
78/9.8 77/9.6 75/9.4 73/9.1 60/8.6 65/8.1 63/7.9 54/6.8 26/3.7 25/3.1
11
3 7 6 4 3 4 8 7 8 7
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McCoughtry
.286
Fowles
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Delle Donne
.333 .429 .000 .000 .308 .600 .453 .388
Stewart Whalen
3-7 0-1 0-1
Augustus
0-0 0-0 4-4
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Bird
4-13
Catchings
9-20
3-5
1.000 20/2.5
7
USA OPP.
8 8
324-562 192-518
58-128 59-152
111-143 76-102
.776 .745
362/45.2 218/27.3
817/102.1 224
29 14
79 51
519/64.9
132
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