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Team USA Women’s Basketball Prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics

The U.S. women’s basketball team is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics with high hopes of securing an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal. The team, led by standout players like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, is set to participate in a series of warmup contests before the official games kick off in Paris.

Team USA’s preparation includes a lineup of exciting events, starting with a faceoff against the WNBA All-Stars in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game on July 20 in Phoenix. This matchup will give fans a glimpse of the team’s potential as they take on some of the top talent in the league.

Following the All-Star Game, the team will head to London for an international exhibition game against Germany on July 23. This game will serve as a crucial test for Team USA as they fine-tune their strategies and teamwork ahead of the Olympics.

At the Paris Olympics, Team USA finds itself in Group C alongside Japan, Belgium, and Germany. The Americans will kick off their group stage matches against Japan on July 29 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. Subsequent games will see them facing off against Belgium on August 1 and Germany on August 4.

If Team USA advances, the women’s quarterfinals are scheduled for August 7, followed by the semifinals on August 9. The highly anticipated gold medal and bronze medal games will take place on August 11, coinciding with the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics.

Here is a detailed breakdown of Team USA’s exhibition and Olympic schedule, complete with dates, times, and TV networks:

Date Matchup Competition Time TV Network
July 20 Team USA vs. Team WNBA 2024 WNBA All-Star Game 8:30 p.m. ET ABC
July 23 Team USA vs. Germany USA Basketball Showcase 3 p.m. ET FS1
July 29 Team USA vs. Japan 2024 Paris Olympics – Group stage 3 p.m. ET NBC
August 1 Team USA vs. Belgium 2024 Paris Olympics TBD TBD

As Team USA embarks on its journey to defend its Olympic title, fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and exceptional performances from some of the best basketball players in the world.

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