Team USA Basketball is heating up the court this summer with a series of games that’ll fine-tune their skills ahead of the Paris Olympics. Here’s the lowdown on what’s coming up and why it’s a can’t-miss for basketball fans.
THREE POINTER:
- Team USA women’s exhibition game set for July 23.
- Men’s team to play warmup games in London Showcase.
- Tickets for the events go on sale soon.
Mark your calendars for July 23, because the O2 Arena in London is where the action will be. The USA women’s team is set to clash with Germany in an exhibition game that’s sure to be a thrilling prelude to the Olympics. But that’s not all – the men’s team is also taking to the court with games against South Sudan on July 20 and a face-off with the reigning World Cup champs, Germany, on July 22.
Ready to witness basketball greatness? Tickets drop Tuesday at 9 a.m., and if history tells us anything, they’ll go fast. This is your shot to see the best of the best before they go for gold in Paris.
All-Star Weekend: A Phoenix Showcase
Before Team USA women fly out to London, they’re bringing the heat to Phoenix. The WNBA All-Stars are up first on July 20, right in the thick of All-Star Weekend. It’s not just a game; it’s a showcase of the finest talent in women’s basketball.
The team’s recent training camp in Cleveland wasn’t just a routine gathering. Thirteen players, including nine former Olympians, hit the court hard. Among them were legends like five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi and two-time winners Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was also on the invite list, but commitments to the Hawkeyes’ Final Four run kept her away.
“The 12-member team is expected to be named later this summer.”
This snippet from the training camp teases what’s to come. With such a high-caliber roster, expectations are sky-high for Team USA.
With the Olympic stage set, Team USA is not just playing games; they’re building a legacy. Stay tuned for the team announcement later this summer, and remember, this summer’s showcase is just the beginning of the journey to Paris.
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