Team USA's Path to Olympic Gold: Roster, Schedule, and Outlook for Paris 2024

The stage is set for the men's Olympic basketball tournament in Paris later this month, with Team USA firmly positioned as one of the favorites to clinch the gold medal. Let's take a look at the roster, schedule, and the challenges that lie ahead for the defending world champions.

Group C: Team USA's Opponents

Team USA has been placed in Group C, which includes formidable opponents such as Serbia, Puerto Rico, and South Sudan. While the United States is already heavily favored to win gold in Paris, their path to victory is made even easier by the composition of their group-stage opponents.

Qualification and Tournament Schedule

Having secured automatic qualification for the Paris Olympics by finishing as one of the top two countries in the Americas zone at the FIBA World Cup last summer, Team USA is gearing up for a challenging journey. The men's tournament kicks off on July 27, with Team USA making their court debut on July 2.

Prior to the Olympics, the United States will participate in a USA Basketball Showcase from July 10-22, engaging in tune-up matches against five different countries: Canada, Australia, Serbia, South Sudan, and Germany.

Coaching Lineup

Team USA will be under the guidance of esteemed coaches, including Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, Clippers coach Ty Lue, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who will serve as assistants.

Team USA Roster

Player

Position

NBA Team

Bam Adebayo

Center

Miami Heat

Devin Booker

Guard

Phoenix Suns

Stephen Curry

Guard

Golden State Warriors

Anthony Davis

Forward/Center

Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant

Forward

Phoenix Suns

Anthony Edwards

Guard

Minnesota Timberwolves

Joel Embiid

Center

Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Haliburton

Guard

Indiana Pacers

Jrue Holiday

Guard

Boston Celtics

LeBron James

Forward

Los Angeles Lakers

Kawhi Leonard

Forward

Los Angeles Clippers

Jayson Tatum

Forward

Boston Celtics

Team USA Basketball Showcase Schedule

• Canada - July 10, 10:30 p.m. (EST) - Las Vegas - FS1/fubo
• Australia - July 15, 12 p.m. (EST) - Abu Dhabi - FS1/fubo
• Serbia - July 17, 12 p.m. (EST) - Abu Dhabi - FS1/fubo
• South Sudan - July 20, 3 p.m. (EST) - London - FOX/fubo
• Germany - July 22, 3 p.m. (EST) - London - FOX/fubo

Team USA 2024 Olympics Schedule

• Serbia - July 28, 11:15 a.m. (EST) - Group stage
• South Sudan - July 31, 3 p.m. (EST) - Group stage
• Puerto Rico - Aug. 3, 11:15 a.m. (EST) - Group stage
• TBD - Aug. 6, TBD - Quarterfinals
• TBD - Aug. 8, TBD - Semifinals
• TBD - Aug. 10, TBD - Gold/Bronze Medal games