Buckle up, basketball fans! The big brains behind the Paris 2024 Olympics have dropped the group stage announcement for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
It’s packed with all the anticipation and drama of a telenovela. With elite teams and glittering stars gearing up, the court’s set for slam dunks, broken hearts, and maybe, just maybe, a three-pointer miracle.
Key Takeaways
- Both men’s and women’s tournaments feature 12 elite teams each, setting up a high-stakes showdown.
- Group phase battles at Pierre Mauroy Stadium; knockout rounds hitting Bercy Arena.
- Star-studded rosters with Team USA flexing names like Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Curry.
- Women’s side packed with talent too—Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, and A’ja Wilson leading the charge.
- Dates to diary: July 27 – August 11.
Men’s Tournament
Teams and Group Phase
Prepare yourself for a basketball storm featuring 12 teams ready to duke it out on the hardwood. We’re talking Serbia, Spain, Greece, Brazil, Puerto Rico, France, Australia, South Sudan, Japan, Team USA, Canada, and Germany.
These teams are split into groups where they’ll engage in round-robin matches. Two top teams from each group, plus the best two third-placers, will move on. Let’s hope they remember to pack their A-game—and maybe some extra ankle tape.
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | France | Serbia |
| Greece | Germany | South Sudan |
| Canada | Japan | Puerto Rico |
| Spain | Brazil | USA |
Star Players
Now, let’s talk star power—Team USA’s roster reads like a basketball hall of fame: Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid.
Need we say more? Okay, we will. Because that’s not the end of the glitz parade. Serbia’s top dogs, Spain’s sharpshooters, and Australia’s finest are all itching to steal the spotlight.
Women’s Tournament
Teams and Group Phase
On the women’s side, it’s a mighty battle royale featuring 12 top teams ready to dribble, dunk, and dazzle. Countries gearing up for the hardwood tango include basketball powerhouses like the USA, Australia, Spain, and France.
Each team will battle within their groups in a round-robin style smackdown. Same as in the men’s tournament, the top two teams from each group and the two best third-placers will glide into the knockout rounds.
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | Australia | Belgium |
| Spain | Canada | Germany |
| China | France | Japan |
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | USA |
Star Players
Oh, the star power! The women’s tournament is set to glow with the brilliance of players like Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, and A’ja Wilson. Team USA, on a mission to clinch their eighth straight gold, will bank heavily on these queens of the court.
Meanwhile, international stars from Australia, Spain, and other contenders are ready to steal the spotlight. This is basketball at its finest, with enough star wattage to rival Hollywood’s red carpet.