Australia

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

Members of the Australian women's basketball national team celebrate a silver medal

Magbegor shines in bronze medal game, Opals return to podium

By Scott Mammoser / August 11, 2024

Win over Belgium earns Opals first medal since 2012

How the U.S. advanced to another record-extending gold medal game

By Scott Mammoser / August 10, 2024

USA and France will tip on Sunday

How Australia returned to the Olympic medal round

By Scott Mammoser / August 7, 2024

Sandy Brondello: ‘Poise is a word I have used a lot this week’

The Australia women’s basketball team huddles on the court

How Australia rebounded from its opening loss to overpower Canada

By Scott Mammoser / August 1, 2024

Sami Whitcomb records double-double in victory

Inside Nigeria’s historic upset of Australia

By Scott Mammoser / July 29, 2024

Okonkwo: ‘It’s about time people notice African basketball’

Minnesota Lynx players Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier, and Coach Cheryl Reeve pose at center court of Target Center

Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris

By Terry Horstman / July 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘I know everyone’s coming for blood’

Will the Paris Olympics be déjà vu, or can anyone beat the U.S.?

By Scott Mammoser / July 25, 2024

Belgium, Australia and Japan among top contenders to topple U.S. gold dynasty

‘The pinnacle’: Seattle Storm’s Team Australia contingent talks Olympics

By Bella Munson / July 17, 2024

Sami Whitcomb: ‘We believe in ourselves’

Indiana Fever guard Kristy Wallace dribbles the ball with her left hand.

Indiana Fever wing Kristy Wallace to represent Australia in the 2024 Olympics: ‘It’s a dream come true’

By Tony East / July 14, 2024

Indiana Fever wing Kristy Wallace was named to the Australian Olympic team, a massive accomplishment