25 electrifying photos of Team USA Women's Basketball's journey to the quarterfinals at Paris 2024

Not only is Team USA’s women’s basketball team awesome, they are awesomely gay! Needless to say, we’ve been watching every dribble, every pass, every basket at the Paris Olympic Games with bated breath — and they have not let us down. Listen, anytime we get the pleasure of seeing Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas, Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, and Chelsea Gray all playing for the same team (literally and yes metaphorically), we do not miss it! But for those of you craving a quick recap, here’s what Team USA has been up to so far: After first defeating Belgium 87-74, thanks in large part to Stewart's impressive 26 points and A'ja Wilson's incredible 23 points and 123 rebounds, Team USA headed into their second match-up on Sunday, this time against Germany. Again Wilson and Stewart led their team to an 87-68 victory over Germany with a combined 27 points and with the assist of Jackie Young who scored a game-high of 19 points. This win pushed Team USA into the quarterfinals where they will return to the court on Wednesday to face-off with Nigeria. Yep, we have to wait two whole days for them to return to the floor, but in the meantime, keep scrolling for a look back at some of Team USA’s best moments from week one of the Paris Olympics 2024.

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25 electrifying photos of Team USA Women's Basketball's journey to the quarterfinals at Paris 2024




Not only is Team USA’s women’s basketball team awesome, they are awesomely gay!

Needless to say, we’ve been watching every dribble, every pass, every basket at the Paris Olympic Games with bated breath — and they have not let us down.

Listen, anytime we get the pleasure of seeing Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas, Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, and Chelsea Gray all playing for the same team (literally and yes metaphorically), we do not miss it!

But for those of you craving a quick recap, here’s what Team USA has been up to so far: After first defeating Belgium 87-74, thanks in large part to Stewart's impressive 26 points and A'ja Wilson's incredible 23 points and 123 rebounds, Team USA headed into their second match-up on Sunday, this time against Germany.

Again Wilson and Stewart led their team to an 87-68 victory over Germany with a combined 27 points and with the assist of Jackie Young who scored a game-high of 19 points. This win pushed Team USA into the quarterfinals where they will return to the court on Wednesday to face-off with Nigeria.

Yep, we have to wait two whole days for them to return to the floor, but in the meantime, keep scrolling for a look back at some of Team USA’s best moments from week one of the Paris Olympics 2024.


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Nako Motohashi #15 of Team Japan defends Jewell Loyd #4 of Team United States during the Women's Group Phase - Group C game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play) Kelsey Plum #5 of Team United States shoots over Himawari Akaho #88 and Stephanie Mawuli #3 of Team Japan during the Women's Group Phase - Group C game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Sabrina Ionescu #6 of Team United States drives past Mai Yamamoto #23 of Team Japan during the Women's Group Phase - Group C game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Chelsea Gray #8, Breanna Stewart #10, Sabrina Ionescu #6, and A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States join medical staff in checking on Kahleah Copper #7 of Team United States during the Women's Group Phase - Group C game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


A'Ja Wilson of the United States gestures after the women's basketball group C match between the United States and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, July 29, 2024. (Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua via Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Team United States huddles during the Women's Group Phase - Group C game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Diana Taurasi #12 of Team United States high fives teammates before the Women's Group Phase - Group B game between Japan and United States on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera) Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States shoots over Emma Meesseman #11 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Diana Taurasi #12 of Team United States looks to pass while defended by Elise Ramette #4 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Kelsey Plum #5 of Team United States reacts while driving past Antonia Delaere #6 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States grabs a rebound over Elise Ramette #4 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Diana Taurasi #12 of Team United States high fives Chelsea Gray #8 and Breanna Stewart #10 of Team United States before a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Jackie Young #13 of Team United States defends Julie Vanloo #35 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play) A'Ja Wilson #9 and Alyssa Thomas #14 of Team United States attempt to grab a rebound during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States shoots over Maxuella Lisowa Mbaka #31 of Team Belgium during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Sabrina Ionescu #6 and Jewell Loyd #4 of Team United States celebrate with a chest bump during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play) A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States and Kyara Linskens #13 of Team Belgium grab a rebound during a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


BOIC-COIB's team leader Gert Van Looy and USA's Kaleah Copper pictured in action during a basketball game between Team USA and Belgian national team The Belgian Cats, in the group stage of the women's tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, on Thursday 01 August 2024 in Paris, France. The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad are taking place in Paris from 26 July to 11 August. The Belgian delegation counts 165 athletes competing in 21 sports. BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Breanna Stewart #10 of Team United States high fives fans after a Women's Basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Belgium on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Alyssa Thomas #14 of Team United States drives past Emily Bessoir #22 of Team Germany during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play) A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States shoots over Luisa Geiselsoder #15 of Team Germany during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Frieda Buhner #20 and Alexis Peterson #1 of Team Germany defend Kelsey Plum #5 of Team United States during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States goes up for a basket past Satou Sabally #0 of Team Germany during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play) Alyssa Thomas #14 of Team United States shoots over Emily Bessoir #22 of Team Germany during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States drives towards the basket during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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