United States women's national basketball team

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United States
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FIBA ranking 1 Steady2.svg (February 15, 2024) [1]
FIBA zone FIBA Americas
National federation USA Basketball
Coach Cheryl Reeve
Nickname(s)Team USA
USBWNT
Olympic Games
Appearances11
MedalsGold medal.svgGold: (1984, 1988,1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020)
Silver medal.svgSilver: (1976)
Bronze medal.svgBronze: (1992)
World Cup
Appearances 17
MedalsGold medal world centered-2.svgGold: (1953, 1957, 1979, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Silver medal world centered-2.svgSilver: (1983)
Bronze medal world centered-2.svgBronze: (1994, 2006)
FIBA AmeriCup
Appearances7
MedalsGold medal america.svgGold: (1993, 2007, 2019, 2021)
Silver medal america.svgSilver: (1997, 2023)
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Home
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Away
First international
Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay 28–60 United States  Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
(Santiago, Chile; March 8, 1953)
Biggest win
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 69–145 United States  Flag of the United States.svg
(Sydney, Australia; September 26, 2022)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 77–112 Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg
(Montreal, Canada; July 23, 1976)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1988 Seoul Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 London Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1976 Montreal Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Team
FIBA Women's World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1953 Chile
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1957 Brazil
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1979 South Korea
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1986 Soviet Union
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1990 Malaysia
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Germany
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 China
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Czech Republic
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Turkey
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Spain
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Australia
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1983 Brazil
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1994 Australia
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Brazil
FIBA Women's AmeriCup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Brazil
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Chile
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Puerto Rico
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Puerto Rico
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1997 Brazil
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Mexico

The USA Basketball Women's National Team, [2] commonly known as the United States women's national basketball team, is governed by USA Basketball and competes in FIBA Americas. The team is by far the most successful in international women's basketball, having won nine out of the eleven Olympic tournaments it had entered. It has also won nine of the last twelve World Cups (including the last four), and eleven titles overall. The team is currently ranked first in the FIBA World Rankings.

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In 2016, it was named the USA Basketball Team of the Year for a record sixth time (having been previously honored in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012). It was also named the USOC Team of the Year in 1996. [3]

The team is one of the most dominant in all Olympic sports, with a 70–3 record in Olympic play, and a record seven consecutive titles. They have no Olympic losses since 1992, no losses in any tournament since 2006, and their gold medal in 2021 tied the U.S. men's basketball team's record (1936–1968) for the most consecutive Olympic team victories in all Olympic sports. [4]

Team

Current roster

Roster for the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup. [5] [6]

United States women's national basketball team – 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
G 4 Raven Johnson 22 – (2001-03-04)4 March 20011.73 m (5 ft 8 in) South Carolina Gamecocks Flag of the United States.svg
G 5 Jewel Spear 21 – (2002-02-25)25 February 20021.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Tennessee Lady Volunteers Flag of the United States.svg
G 6 Laila Phelia 20 – (2002-12-28)28 December 20021.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Michigan Wolverines Flag of the United States.svg
F 7 Rickea Jackson 22 – (2001-03-16)16 March 20011.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Tennessee Lady Volunteers Flag of the United States.svg
G 8 Chance Gray 18 – (2004-07-06)6 July 20041.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Oregon Ducks Flag of the United States.svg
G 9 Deja Kelly 21 – (2001-09-08)8 September 20011.73 m (5 ft 8 in) North Carolina Tar Heels Flag of the United States.svg
F 10 Angel Reese 21 – (2002-05-06)6 May 20021.90 m (6 ft 3 in) LSU Tigers Flag of the United States.svg
G 11 Charisma Osborne 21 – (2001-07-03)3 July 20011.73 m (5 ft 8 in) UCLA Bruins Flag of the United States.svg
G 12 Abbey Hsu 22 – (2001-03-22)22 March 20011.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Columbia Lions Flag of the United States.svg
F 13 Rayah Marshall 19 – (2003-11-15)15 November 20031.93 m (6 ft 4 in) USC Trojans Flag of the United States.svg
F 14 Janiah Barker 19 – (2003-11-08)8 November 20031.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Texas A&M Aggies Flag of the United States.svg
C 15 Lauren Betts 19 – (2003-10-15)15 October 20032.01 m (6 ft 7 in) UCLA Bruins Flag of the United States.svg
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on July 1, 2023

Past rosters

Competitive record

Olympic Games

Olympic Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWLPFPAPD
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1976 Silver medalists2nd of 6532415417−2
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1980 withdrew
Flag of the United States.svg 1984 Gold medalists1st of 6660516320+196
Flag of South Korea (1984-1997).svg 1988 Gold medalists1st of 8550461392+69
Flag of Spain.svg 1992 Bronze medalists3rd of 8541479334+145
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Gold medalists1st of 12880819590+229
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 Gold medalists1st of 12880648474+174
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 Gold medalists1st of 12880672482+190
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 Gold medalists1st of 12880754453+301
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Gold medalists1st of 12880725450+275
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 Gold medalists1st of 12880817519+298
Flag of Japan.svg 2020 Gold medalists1st of 12660528412+116
Flag of France.svg 2024 Qualified
Total9 titles12/137572368344843+1991

FIBA Women's World Cup

FIBA Women's World Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWLPFPAPD
Flag of Chile.svg 1953 Champions1st of 10651248183+65
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg 1957 Champions1st of 12981555409+146
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1959 withdrew
Flag of Peru.svg 1964 Fourth place4th of 13954411422−11
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1967 Eleventh place11th of 11615251347−96
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg 1971 Eighth place8th of 13862534470+64
Flag of Colombia.svg 1975 Eighth place8th of 13743540425+115
Flag of South Korea (1949-1984).svg 1979 Champions1st of 12651463402+61
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg 1983 Runners-up2nd of 14862731593+138
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1986 Champions1st of 12770637447+190
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1990 Champions1st of 16880729507+222
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1994 Third place3rd of 16871793618+175
Flag of Germany.svg 1998 Champions1st of 16990757586+171
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2002 Champions1st of 16990797493+304
Flag of Brazil.svg 2006 Third place3rd of 16981774529+245
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2010 Champions1st of 16990866550+316
Flag of Turkey.svg 2014 Champions1st of 16660553380+173
Flag of Spain.svg 2018 Champions1st of 16660526404+122
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022 Champions1st of 12880790464+326
Flag of Germany.svg 2026 To be determined
Total11 titles18/201381172110.9558229+2726

FIBA Women's AmeriCup

FIBA Women's AmeriCup record
YearRoundPositionPldWLPFPAPD
Flag of Brazil.svg 1989 Fourth place4th of 8734590511+79
Flag of Brazil.svg 1993 Gold medalists1st of 8761665499+166
Flag of Brazil.svg 1997 Silver medalists2nd of 8642553450+103
Flag of Chile.svg 2007 Gold medalists1st of 8550490287+203
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 2019 Gold medalists1st of 10660532300+232
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 2021 Gold medalists1st of 9660533322+211
Flag of Mexico.svg 2023 Silver medalists2nd of 8752498402+96
Flag of Chile.svg 2025 Qualified
Total4 titles8/184435938612771+1090

Records

Olympic Games

Players medal leaders

PlayerUnited States careerGoldSilverBronzeTotal (min. 3 medals)
Sue Bird 2004–2020Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg

Gold medal.svg

5
Diana Taurasi 2004–2020Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg

Gold medal.svg

5
Teresa Edwards 1984–2000Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgBronze medal.svg5
Lisa Leslie 1996–2008Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg4
Tamika Catchings 2004–2016Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg4
Sylvia Fowles 2008–2020Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg4
Sheryl Swoopes 1996–2004Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg3
Dawn Staley 1996–2004Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg3
Katie Smith 2000–2008Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg3
Seimone Augustus 2008–2016Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg3
Tina Charles 2012-2020Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgGold medal.svg3
Katrina McClain 1988–1996Gold medal.svgGold medal.svgBronze medal.svg3

Coaching staff

List of head coaches
Olympic records
ManagerUnited States careerCoachedWonLostWin %Honors
Dawn Staley 2020660100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 2020
Geno Auriemma 2012, 201616160100Gold medal.svgGold medal.svg 2 Gold medals: Olympic Games (2012, 2016)
Tara VanDerveer 1996880100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 1996
Nell Fortner 2000880100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 2000
Van Chancellor 2004880100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 2004
Anne Donovan 2008880100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 2008
Pat Summitt 1984660100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 1984
Kay Yow 1988550100Gold medal.svg Gold medal: Olympic Games 1988
Billie Moore 197653260Silver medal.svg Silver medal: Olympic Games 1976
Theresa Grentz 199254180Bronze medal.svg Bronze medal: Olympic Games 1992

Statistics

All-time results

OpponentsPlayedWonLost % WonBiggest victoryBiggest defeat
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 110100%+52 (90:38)–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 770100%+34 (81:47)–
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 110100%+24 (111:87)–
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 110100%+16 (95:79)–
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 440100%+43 (91:48)–
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 770100%+48 (114:66)–
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 110100%+25 (81:56)–
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 330100%+29 (90:61)–
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 330100%+60 (115:55)–
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 330100%+40 (97:57)–
Flag of France.svg  France 220100%+36 (86:50)–
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 110100%+30 (102:72)–
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 32166.6%+46 (110:64)−13 (71:84)
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 110100%+56 (97:41)–
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 330100%+52 (99:47)–
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 110100%+19 (76:57)–
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 330100%+15 (67:52)–
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 110100%+65 (121:56)–
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 110100%+26 (110:84)–
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 110100%+15 (58:43)–
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 770100%+54 (104:50)–
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 21150%+14 (102:88)−35 (77:112)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 550100%+55 (114:59)–
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 110100%+31 (89:58)–
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 110100%+33 (98:65)–
Olympic flag.svg  Unified Team 1010%–−6 (73:79)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 330100%+28 (83:55)–
Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg  Zaire 110100%+60 (107:47)–
Total6966395.66%

Women's World Cup

All-time results

OpponentsPlayedWonLost % WonBiggest victoryBiggest defeat
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 110100%+75 (119:44)–
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 330100%+25 (64:39)–
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 10100100%+18 (88:70)–
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 110100%+46 (107:61)–
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 96366.6%+40 (99:59)−12 (44:56)
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 52340%+22 (99:77)−28 (40:68)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 76185.7%+41 (87:46)−6 (68:74)
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 220100%+29 (76:47)–
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 550100%+47 (119:72)–

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