USA Basketball

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 5: Teresa Weatherspoon #11 of the New York Liberty shoots during Game Three of the 1999 WNBA Finals on September 5, 1999 at the Compaq Center in Houston, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1999 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Teresa Weatherspoon to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Basketball Twitter rises in support of Maori Davenport

USA Women’s World Cup team named USA Basketball Team of the Year

Breanna Stewart honored by USA Basketball, proves again she was born to lead

The U.S. is now a 10-time World Cup champion. Photo courtesy of FIBA,

USA wins FIBA World Cup, dispatching Australia in the final

Diana Taurasi will lead the favorited Americans against Australia in the World Cup final. Photo courtesy of FIBA.

U.S. and Australia set to meet in major final for first time in 10 years

Nneka Ogwumike of the U.S. looks to shoot against Nigeria. Photo courtesy of FIBA.

Nigeria’s World Cup breakthrough ends at hands of Team USA

Brittney Griner creates an intimidating road to the basket for opponents. Photo courtesy of FIBA.

Return of Brittney Griner changes Team USA’s defensive presence

A'ja Wilson shoots against Han Xu of China in the World Cup. Photo courtesy of FIBA.

How Americans playing in China are growing Chinese basketball

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Kelsey Plum #5 of the USA National Team handles the ball against the Senegal National Team during 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on September 22, 2018 at the Cabrera Arena in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

Newcomers get plenty of action in Team USA’s World Cup opener over Senegal

ANTIBES, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 16: Layshia Clarendon #20 of the USA National Team handles the ball against the Senegal National Team on September 16, 2018 at the Azur Arena in Antibes, France. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways from USA Basketball’s final FIBA World Cup roster

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Brittney Griner #15, Elena Delle Donne #11, and Breanna Stewart #9 of the USA Women's National Basketball Team celebrate during the medal ceremony on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 20, 2016 at Barra Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

USA Basketball: Breanna Stewart, Elena Delle Donne among roster finalists

COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 3: Sabrina Ionescu of the 2018 USA Basketball Women's National Team shoots the ball during training camp at the University of South Carolina on September 3, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Travis Bell/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sabrina Ionescu discusses her pathway to 2019 WNBA draft decision

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 6: Hall of Fame Inductee Tina Thompson points to the audience during the Class of 2018 Press Event as part of the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 6, 2018 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Katie Smith, Tina Thompson enter Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 26: Dawn Staley of the USA Women's National Team talks to the team before the game against China during an exhibition game on April 26, 2018 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

USA Basketball: National team announces schedule ahead of 2018 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Anne Donovan, (centre), head coach of the Connecticut Sun, talks to her players during a time out during the Connecticut Sun Vs New York Liberty WNBA regular season game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. 16th May 2014. Photo Tim Clayton (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Anne Donovan, Basketball Hall of Famer, dead at 56

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 24: Layshia Clarendon of USA Basketball Women's National Team handles the ball during training camp on April 24, 2018 at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Eklund/NBAE via Getty Images)

USA Basketball names roster: Takeaways, what to watch for

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 13: A'ja Wilson

A’ja Wilson: getting to know the South Carolina legend

COLUMBIA, SC - FEBRUARY 09: Allisha Gray and Skylar Diggins-Smith of the 2018 USA Basketball Women's National Team talk during training camp at the University of South Carolina on February 9, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Travis Bell/NBAE via Getty Images)

Get to know Skylar Diggins-Smith off the court

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Lindsay Whalen

Lindsay Whalen retires from USA Basketball; camp names revealed

RIO DE JANEIRO - AUGUST 20: Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird lead USA Basketball pool of players

UNC’s Janelle Bailey Named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

3 Jul 2001: Head Coach Anne Donovan of the Charlotte Sting talking things over with her staff during the WNBA game against the New York Liberty at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Sting defeated the Liberty 66-61. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport

Anne Donovan, Cheryl Reeve, Dawn Staley and the biggest miracle in WNBA history

STORRS, CONNECTICUT- FEBRUARY 13: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies after his sides one hundredth consecutive win during the UConn Huskies Vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Women's Basketball game at Gampel Pavilion, on February 13th, 2017 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Geno Auriemma willing to sacrifice salary for education budget

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Inductee Rebecca Lobo speaks during the Class of 2017 Press Event as part of the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 7, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Lobo reflects on her Hall of Fame career and the moment that might have prevented it

STORRS, CT - FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) UCONN alumni - Sue Bird, Stefanie Dolson, Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore of the USA Women's National Team during training camp at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut on February 22, 2016. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE/Getty Images)

USA Basketball: 30 players announced to 2017 Women’s National Team Training Camp

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: Ohio State Buckeyes guard Linnae Harper (15) fires up the jump shot from the baseline during the game game between the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers on March 04, 2017, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Linnae Harper added to USA U23 roster

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 31: A'ja Wilson

USA Basketball announces Women’s U23 National Team