Heading: USA Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Prepares for Paris Olympics After Loss to WNBA All-Star Team
The US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team faced a tough loss to the WNBA All-Star team, but they are not hitting the panic button just yet. The team, led by Breanna Stewart, is heading to London to continue their preparations for the Paris Olympics.
This defeat mirrors a similar situation in 2021 when the Olympic team also lost to the WNBA All-Star team before going on to secure their seventh consecutive gold medal. Arike Ogunbowale was once again a standout player, scoring all 34 of her points in the second half of the game.
Despite the setback, the team remains focused on their ultimate goal of winning another gold medal at the Olympics. Coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged that there is work to be done, but she sees this defeat as a learning opportunity for the team to grow and improve.
The players are now looking to spend more time together on and off the court to build chemistry and cohesion before the Olympics. With their eyes set on continuing their impressive Olympic streak dating back to 1992, the team is determined to come back stronger from this defeat.
As they gear up to face Germany in an exhibition game in London before heading to France for the Olympics, the US Women’s Basketball Team is ready to show the world what they are capable of. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey to Olympic glory.