As it was an Olympic year, international basketball assumed a starring role in the basketball stories of 2024.
It was a year that testified to the increasing international depth of the women’s game, which not only was on display in Paris, but also throughout the competitions of EuroLeague Women, the WCBA and the WNBL. Here’s a look back at Swish Appeal’s coverage of the global game:
Tested Team USA triumphs
The expectation was that Team USA would capture an eighth-straight gold medal. They did so—barely. The Americans survived a hard-fought gold medal game against the host French to win the program’s 10th overall Olympic gold.
High-quality Olympic action
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Despite Team USA’s triumph, the 2024 Olympics demonstrated the increased depth of talent from around the globe. While Canada disappointed, Belgium, Nigeria and France all impressed. Several WNBA players also enjoyed star turns on the Olympic stage.
