Team USA will have a chance to win an eighth consecutive gold medal if it can defeat Australia in the Olympic semifinals on Friday.
The Americans had no issues with Nigeria in the quarterfinal round, winning by a final score of 88-74. A'ja Wilson posted a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double, and Brittney Griner had a great showing off the bench, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 16 minutes.
Australia beat Serbia, 85-67, to punch its ticket to the semifinals. Alanna Smith led the way with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Jade Melbourne and Cayla George each contributed 18 points.
These are two teams that have a lot of history between them, as Team USA emerged victorious against Australia in three straight gold medal games (2000, 2004, 2008). Can the Americans continue their run of Olympic success?
Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch Team USA vs. Australia, including the start time for the semifinal game.
What time is USA vs. Australia women's basketball today?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 9
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Team USA vs. Australia is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 9. The semifinal matchup will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris.
What channel is USA vs. Australia women's basketball on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
The semifinal game between Team USA and Australia will air nationally on NBC. Fans can also stream the game on Peacock, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Team USA women's basketball schedule at 2024 Olympics
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 29 | USA 102, Japan 76 | — | — |
| Aug. 1 | USA 87, Belgium 74 | — | — |
| Aug. 4 | USA 87, Germany 68 | — | — |
| Aug. 7 | USA 88, Nigeria 74 | — | — |
| Aug. 9 | USA vs. Australia | 11:30 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
USA Olympic women's basketball roster
| Player | Team |
| 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 |
USA Olympic women's basketball coaching staff
| Coach | Team |
| Cheryl Reeve | Minnesota Lynx |
| Mike Thibault | Washington Mystics |
| Kara Lawson | Duke University |
| Joni Taylor | Texas A&M |
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