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USA Women Draw Japan, France, Nigeria for Olympic Preliminary Round Play
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FIBA conducted the draw for the Tokyo Olympics women’s basketball competition virtually Tuesday from its headquarters in Mies, Switzerland, and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team has been drawn into Group A alongside host Japan, France and Nigeria for the July 26-Aug. 2 preliminary round.
Rounding out the 12-team field are Canada, Serbia, South Korea and Spain in Group A; and Group C features Australia, Belgium, China and Puerto Rico.
The XXXII Olympic Games women’s basketball competition will be held July 26-Aug. 8 at the Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.
2020 Olympic Women’s Basketball Field: Team-by-Team Summaries
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1. USA
: No. 2 in the world / No. 1 in FIBA Asia
Olympic Record vs. USA: The USA is 7-0 all-time against Australia at the Olympics and 34-4 all-time in major international events, including at the junior level and excluding exhibitions and invitationals.
Road to Tokyo: Australia finished third at the 2019 FIBA Asia Cup; first at the 2019 FIBA Asia Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament; and first in its group at the 2020 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bourges, France.
Olympic Finishes: The 2018 FIBA World Cup silver medalist has captured three silver medals (2000, 2004 and 2008) and two bronze medals (1996 and 2012) in eight Olympic appearances since 1984 when the nation finished tied for fifth place (out of six teams). Australia also finished fourth in 1988 and fifth in 2016.
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Remembering 10 Games Kobe Bryant Made USA Basketball Fans Smile
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What better way to remember and pay tribute to
Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s biggest legends, than with a look back at No. 10 s top 10 games of his USA Basketball international career.
Bryant held an allegiance to the USA Men’s National Team from 2007-12 that helped dawn a new dynasty. While it was our story of redemption, we cannot help but thank and remember Bryant, who started all 36 games along the way.
Playing in three international competitions, including two Olympics, and also as part of two national team exhibition tours, altogether he played on five USA Basketball teams and compiled a record of 36-0, winning three gold medals.