Team USA women’s basketball roster has not been finalized for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris – which start on July 26 – but we can answer one question right now.
Caitlin Clark should be on the team.
The final roster is expected to be released in early June, and it has the potential to be another step in the evolution of women’s basketball in the United States. College basketball and the WNBA are increasing in popularity – the ratings reflect that – and that should spill over into the Summer Olympics.
In April, Lisa Leslie – a four-time gold medalist for Team USA – was asked by Sporting News if Clark should be on the roster.
“One hundred percent,” Leslie told SN. “One thousand percent. I can’t even let you get the question out. I don’t know how you leave the country without her.”
That said, Team USA will have to make a few tough cuts ahead of the competition. Will Clark make the cut? Here are the reasons why she should.
Who is on Team USA Women’s roster?
As of now, Clark is not on the Team USA roster – which will send 12 players to Paris. These are the 13 players who trained in Cleveland from April 3-5, and that includes nine players who have experience in the Summer Olympics. A look at that roster:
| PLAYER | POS. | HT. | WNBA TEAM | PAST OLYMPICS |
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