There is one big question heading into the 2024 Olympic women's basketball tournament: Can anyone stop Team USA?
The Americans come in with hopes of winning an eighth consecutive gold medal. Sabrina Ionescu, Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas will all compete as Olympians for the first time in their careers, while Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart will bring veteran experience to the locker room.
Team USA is coming off an impressive 84-57 win over Germany last week in London. The key to that performance was having an opportunity to practice after losing to the WNBA All-Stars during the WNBA All-Star break.
"I thought it was a practice that we needed," Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve said. "You don't get many opportunities and I loved our approach. ... There were a lot of intangibles that occurred in the practice that were great for us."
The Americans will begin their quest for gold against Japan in a rematch of Tokyo's gold medal game. Can Team USA continue its run of dominance?
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Japan, including the tipoff time for Monday's game.
What time is USA vs. Japan women's basketball today?
- Date: Monday, July 29
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Team USA vs. Japan will tip off around 3 p.m. ET on Monday, July 29. Team USA will also face Belgium and Germany in group play.
What channel is USA vs. Japan women's basketball on today?
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo, Peacock
The Olympic game between Team USA and Japan will air nationally on USA Network. For those without a cable or satellite package, the game can be streamed on Peacock and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
Team USA women's basketball schedule at 2024 Olympics
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 29 | USA vs. Japan | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 1 | USA vs. Belgium | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 4 | USA vs. Germany | 11:15 a.m. | USA, 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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