US opts for experience and versatility on women’s basketball roster for the Paris Olympics

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper moves the ball against the Storm during a game on June 4, 2024, in Seattle. USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women’s Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday.

Besides the returners, the Americans also added 5-on-5 newcomers Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, who helped the U.S. win the inaugural 3×3 gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Several first-time Olympians will join the team with Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu and Kahleah Copper. All three played on the American team that won the World Cup in Australia in 2022.

The selection committee has a set of criteria to pick the team that includes playing ability, position played and adaptability to the international game. Marketing and popularity aren’t on that list. Clark has said she will use not being selected for the Paris Games as incentive to get better and potentially make the 2028 Olympic team.

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