A number of major stars are playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Getty)
The soon to tip-off basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to see a range of the world’s top players fight it out for a podium finish for their nation.
Both the men’s and the women’s event will have Team USA as the favorites, with both the rosters including some of the top talent from the NBA and the WNBA.
The event is also significant because it features a total of 139 players from current and former NBA and WNBA rosters who will be seen representing their national teams. The women’s event will be divided into two competitions, one featuring 5-on-5 teams and the other featuring 3-on-3 games.
Here, we look at the comprehensive list of WNBA players who will be part of the Paris Olympics.
All WNBA players competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics
As things stand, plenty of WNBA superstars are going to show off their talents at the Summer Games. This includes 20 former WNBA All-Stars, and four WNBA MVPs in the form of Lauren Jackson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and A’ja Wilson.
Further, a total of 31 current WNBA stars are playing at the Olympics, which is a record in itself, breaking the previous record of 26 from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. A number of other former and current WNBA stars are also a part of the 3-on-3 event. The comprehensive list of players can be seen below.
United States:
Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx)
Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury)
Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces)
Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury)
Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)
Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm)
Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces)
Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury)
Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun)
A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
Australia:
Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm)
Jade Melbourne (Washington Mystics)
Alanna Smith (Minnesota Lynx)
Stephanie Talbot (Los Angeles Sparks)
Kristy Wallace (Indiana Fever)
Sami Whitcomb (Seattle Storm)
Canada:
Laeticia Amihere (Atlanta Dream)
Bridget Carleton (Minnesota Lynx)
Aaliyah Edwards (Washington Mystics)
Kia Nurse (Los Angeles Sparks)
Germany:
Leonie Fiebich (New York Liberty)
Nyara Sabally (New York Liberty)
Satou Sabally (Dallas Wings)
Other Notable Entries:
Li Yueru (Los Angeles Sparks) from China
Megan Gustafson (Las Vegas Aces) from Spain
Former WNBA Players:
Lauren Jackson (Australia)
Emma Meesseman (Belgium)
Natalie Achonwa (Canada)
Marine Johannès (France)
3-on-3 Competition:
Current Stars
Tiffany Hayes (Las Vegas Aces) representing Azerbaijan
Dearica Hamby (Los Angeles Sparks) representing the United States
Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream) representing the United States
Former WNBA stars
Anneli Maley (Australia)
Marcedes Walker (Azerbaijan)
Cierra Burdick (United States)
That, in a nutshell, concludes our comprehensive list of WNBA players who will be seen at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
News
Inside Gigi Hadid & Bradley Cooper’s Secret Romance
Inside Gigi Hadid & Bradley Cooper’s Secret Romance Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Spend Time Together on Casual Stroll in L.A. Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid have been in a relationship since at least October 2023 Gigi Hadid and Bradley…
At 85, Angelina Jolie’s Father Confirms The Rumors
At 85, Angelina Jolie’s Father Confirms The Rumors In this video, we explore the personal journey of Angelina Jolie and her father, Jon Voight, delving into their complex relationship that has captured public attention for decades. From family struggles and…
😘Angelina Jolie spills the tea, confesses she enjoys having s*x with George Clooney than Brad pitt
😘Angelina Jolie spills the tea, confesses she enjoys having s*x with George Clooney than Brad pitt Watch George Clooney’s Shocked Reaction Upon Hearing About Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Jolie filed for divorce on Monday after two years of…
Danielle Peazer: ”I’m So Sorry This Happened To Liam Payne!”
Danielle Peazer: ”I’m So Sorry This Happened To Liam Payne!” Liam Payne’s Ex Danielle Peazer, Who He Met on The X Factor, Reacts to His Death: ‘It’s a Heartbreaking Time’ Peazer posted a tribute to the late singer on her Instagram…
Jason Kelce signs yet another $3.75 million business deal in a lucrative venture as his fame continues to rise.
The NFL legend is taking full advantage of his relationship with brother Travis and girlfriend Taylor Swift JASON Kelce is proving life after football really is kids’ play. The U.S. Sun has extensively reported on the Super Bowl-winning icon’s seamless…
Elon Musk’s net worth plummeted by $15 billion after revealing the Tesla Cybercab
Elon Musk’s net worth plummeted by $15 billion after revealing the Tesla Cybercab Elon Musk took a $15 billion hit to his net worth following the debut of Tesla’s first-ever robotaxis. The Tesla CEO, who owns about 13% of the company, saw…
End of content
No more pages to load