Caitlin Clark, the first round overall draft pick for the WNBA, was not chosen, disappointing fans. Now, USA Basketball has responded.
Fans were disappointed earlier this week when Caitlin Clark, the first round overall draft pick for the WNBA, was not on the U.S. women's basketball team roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, USA Basketball has responded.Selection committee chair Jen Rizzotti told the Associated Press it all comes down to the criteria for choosing players. Experience was a factor.
Diana Taurasi, who played in her first Olympics 20 years ago in Athens, returns for her sixth consecutive Olympic Games. Her Phoenix Mercury teammates Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper join her on Team USA.Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd and A'ja Wilson, who have all played in past Olympics, also made the team. Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young who have all earned Olympic gold or World Cup gold medals for 3x3 games were also selected.
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