Team USA women’s basketball will once again be anchored by Breanna Stewart, one of the greatest ever
This week, SB Nation is introducing each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Here’s what you need to know about Breanna Stewart, one of the most decorated athletes in the Olympic Games. WNBA. Fast Facts team: New York Liberty (21-4) 2024 Regular Season Statistics: 19.3 points (45.4%), 9 rebounds, 4 […]
Sabrina Ionescu and her sneakers both broke records this year: US Olympic Basketball Files
SB Nation is taking a look at each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team this week, and here’s what you need to know about Sabrina Ionescu, one of the WNBA’s top three-point shooters and creator of one of the game’s most popular sneakers. Fast Facts team: New York Liberty (21-4) […]
Charles Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ cast are suddenly hottest free agents in basketball
“Inside the NBA” is the rare sports studio show that feels like a bigger event than the game unfolding on the court: The cast, featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, not only constructed discussions around the NBA’s biggest stories, but also often used the panel’s incredible chemistry to suddenly create new […]
Before Caitlin Clark, there was Kelsey Plum: US Olympic Basketball Files
Over the next week, SB Nation will be profiling each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Here’s what you need to know about Kelsey Plum, who was college basketball’s all-time leading scorer before Caitlin Clark held that honor. Fast Facts team: Las Vegas Aces (16-8) 2024 Regular Season Stats: 18.8 […]
2024 Olympics women’s basketball preview: US looks to dominate
Here’s a look back at the past 20 months in women’s basketball. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were college seniors and were known primarily among the upper class. Brittney Griner was imprisoned in Russia and her life was in danger. Diana Taurasi drives for Germany’s Leonie Fiebig during a women’s basketball exhibition game between the […]
2024 Olympics men’s basketball primer: Team USA seeks gold
The bar is incredibly high. The U.S. men’s basketball team has the greatest roster in history, from the “Dream Team” to the “Redeem Team.” This summer’s Paris 2024 Olympic team is arguably as talented as any that has come before. LeBron James (center) laughs among Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis as the U.S. men’s team […]
Angel Reese joins 3×3 basketball league set to pay out highest average salaries in women’s sports
WNBA star rookie Angel Reese has already decided what she’ll do during her first offseason. Reese became the league’s first rookie to join Unrivaled, a player-owned professional women’s basketball league co-founded by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart. The Miami-based three-on-three league is scheduled to launch in January 2025. CLICK HERE […]
13-year-old stomps on opponent’s head during AAU basketball game; police investigating
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old male stomped on an opponent’s head during an Amateur Athletic Union basketball game over the weekend in Northern California. You can see a video report of the incident here, including a cell phone clip of the head stomping. here. Tumakubo United and Peyton’s Place On Sunday at the College […]
Angel Reese latest WNBA player to join Unrivaled Basketball League
Angel Reese has officially joined the group UnparalleledThe NBA is a three-on-three women’s basketball league that will kick off in January in Miami. The league officially announced the rookie star’s participation on Wednesday morning at X, adding another name to the growing list of basketball stars who have committed to remaining in the United States […]
A’ja Wilson used to hate basketball. Now, she’s Team USA’s best player.
Over the next week, SB Nation will be profiling each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Here’s what you need to know about A’ja Wilson, the most dominant player in women’s basketball right now. Fast Facts team: Las Vegas Aces (16-8) Regular Season Stats: 27.2 points (52.7% FG), 11.9 rebounds, […]