OLYMPICS | BASKETBALL
Who is the favorite to win the Olympic gold in women’s basketball?
With the Olympics around the corner, the US women’s basketball team will be traveling to Paris as the favorites, with no Caitlin Clark but full of hope.
As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, all eyes are on the United States women’s basketball team, the undisputed favorites to clinch the gold medal. The USA women’s team has a storied history of dominance in Olympic basketball, and they are poised to extend their legacy of excellence this year.
Head coach Cheryl Reeve, from the Minnesota Lynx, will lead the team. She will have an experienced coaching staff which is expected to bring out the best in the team, ensuring they play cohesive and strategic basketball.
A legacy of dominance at the Olympics
Since the inclusion of women’s basketball in the Olympics in 1976, the United States has emerged as the most successful team, winning nine out of twelve gold medals. The team has maintained an undefeated streak since 1992. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Team USA continued their dominance, winning every game and securing the gold medal.
Despite the absence of NCAA sensation Caitlin Clark, who was not selected for the roster, the team remains exceptionally strong with players like Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, and Sabrina Ionescu.
The United States women’s basketball team stands as the clear favorite to win the gold medal. Their blend of experienced Olympians and talented newcomers, combined with a strong coaching staff, positions them well to continue their legacy of dominance.