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GALLERY: Members of the USA Women’s Basketball Team

USA Women's Basketball Team

The USA Olympic Women's Basketball team is a sweet mix of the most talented 12 women basketball players in the country. They range in age from 24- 40 years old, and they range in height from 5'9 to 6'9.

Below is a roster of the 2020 Olympic Women's Basketball team and some facts provided by USA Basketball.

The Women's Basketball tournament begins today (July 26.) The medal games are set to take place on August 7 and 8.

Ariel Atkins

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game One of their First Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 15, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Sue Bird

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Sue Bird #6 of United States reacts in the third quarter after a made basket against France during the Women's Basketball Gold Medal game on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Tina Charles

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: Tina Charles #31 of Team Delle Donne is introduced before the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Wilson defeated Team Delle Donne 129-126. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Napheesa Collier

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the first half of Game Three of their Third Round playoff against the Seattle Storm at Feld Entertainment Center on September 27, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Skylar Diggins-Smith

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 17: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles up court in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx during Game One of their Second Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 17, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Sylvia Fowles

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Sue Bird #6, Sylvia Fowles #13, and Tamika Catchings #10 of United States celebrate after winning the Women's Gold Medal Game between United States and Spain on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Chelsea Gray

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 24: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates after making the game winning basket over the Minnesota Lynx during the fourth quarter of Game One of the WNBA finals at Williams Arena on September 24, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Andy King/Getty Images) Andy King/Getty Images

Brittney Griner

DENVER, CO - APRIL 01: Brittney Griner #42 of the Baylor Bears reacts in the first half against the Stanford Cardinal during the National Semifinal game of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at Pepsi Center on April 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Jewell Loyd

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm dribbles during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Breanna Stewart

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 08: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after a basket against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the NCAA Women's Final Four Championship at Bridgestone Arena on April 8, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Diana Taurasi

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Diana Taurasi #12 of United States reacts to a shot against China during the Women's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Christian Petersen/Getty Images

A'ja Wilson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces grabs a rebound against the Washington Mystics during Game Four of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics defeated the Aces 94-90 and won the series 3-1. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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