Lauren Jackson and Diana Taurasi bring experience to their Olympic women’s basketball teams
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lauren Jackson and Diana Taurasi bring experience to their Olympic women’s basketball teams

Associated Press  

PARIS — Diana Taurasi wishes people would stop talking about her age. and I feel like I’m doing my job.” Unlike Jackson, Taurasi has been a bit annoyed with the narrative that she’s old for an Olympic basketball player. When you dedicate your whole life, your whole career to something, and you get the question of, ‘Why don’t you just retire?’” Taurasi said before the Olympics began. But if you’re the person being asked, it is a bit disrespectful.” No women’s basketball player has ever played in six Olympics and none have been as successful as Taurasi. She’s had so many years of experience and the way she sees the game is really special,” U.S. forward Napheesa Collier said.

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For Diana Taurasi, one last Olympic hurrah to cap a one-of-a-kind career
4 months, 2 weeks ago

For Diana Taurasi, one last Olympic hurrah to cap a one-of-a-kind career

New York Times  

PARIS — Van Chancellor knew he wanted Diana Taurasi on the 2004 Olympic team in Athens. He expected she would be a centerpiece of American basketball in the years to come, but he also knew that she would still be able to contribute on the squad of superstars that had been selected for his team — “Dream On” members who …

WNBA synergy shines during U.S. Olympic basketball team’s 59th straight win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA synergy shines during U.S. Olympic basketball team’s 59th straight win

LA Times  

American Diana Taurasi celebrates with teammate Jackie Young during a women’s quarterfinal win over Nigeria at the 2024 Summer Olympics Wednesday in Paris. Chemistry between WNBA teammates shone as Kelsey Plum launched a three-quarters court pass to A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray equaled the feat with a pass to Jackie Young that had the Bercy Arena announcer shouting “touchdown” during …

Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals
5 months ago

Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality; she’ll be playing in a record sixth Olympic games when the U.S. women’s basketball team goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal later this month. “We’re going to count on her voice and that experience she …

Caitlin Clark handed shock Olympics lifeline with key Team USA star facing race against time to be fit
5 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark handed shock Olympics lifeline with key Team USA star facing race against time to be fit

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark may be in with a chance of going to the Olympic Games after all as one of Team USA's key players continues to struggle with an injury problem. Six-time Olympian and Phoenix Mercury guard Taurasi, one of Reeve's most important players heading into the Games this summer, has missed her team's last four WNBA games with the issue. …

Caitlin Clark shares a laugh with rival Diana Taurasi on court despite veteran's brutal 'reality' comments... as fans joke that 'FINALLY a player likes' new superstar rookie
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark shares a laugh with rival Diana Taurasi on court despite veteran's brutal 'reality' comments... as fans joke that 'FINALLY a player likes' new superstar rookie

Daily Mail  

It seems there's no bad blood between Caitlin Clark and WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi, who previously warned the rookie was in for a 'reality' check. Caitlin Clark and WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi were seen sharing a laugh on court Sunday The Fever rallied from 15 down to beat the Mercury 88-82 at Footprint Center this weekend 'Finally someone who isn't …

Diana Taurasi issues blunt four-word response to Caitlin Clark question ahead of their first WNBA showdown... after veteran's previous remarks
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Diana Taurasi issues blunt four-word response to Caitlin Clark question ahead of their first WNBA showdown... after veteran's previous remarks

Daily Mail  

Diana Taurasi gave a blunt, four-word response when being asked about her first-time ever matchup against Caitlin Clark on Sunday. Taurasi is 20 years older than Clark and Sunday's matinee in Phoenix represents a generational battle between a WNBA pioneer and a likely candidate to be one of the leading stars for the league over the next two decades. Caitlin …

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. Clark does have some international experience with USA Basketball at a younger level, but she couldn’t attend the national training camp in Cleveland after she was invited because she was leading Iowa to the Final Four. Clark, now a rookie with the Indiana …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during women’s basketball
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during women’s basketball

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the women’s basketball competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Lauren Jackson, Australia: She returned to international play at the 2022 World Cup to lead the Opals to the bronze medal. —Satou Sabally, Germany: She helped Germany qualify for its first Olympics and is one of the top young players in the WNBA, where …

US women’s basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
11 months ago

US women’s basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium. Joining her will be former Olympians Brittney Griner, Ariel Atkins, Allisha Gray, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Napheesa Collier. “With …

WNBA's all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi re-signs with Mercury
1 year, 10 months ago

WNBA's all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi re-signs with Mercury

Daily Mail  

The WNBA's all-time leading scorer is sticking with the team that drafted her first overall in 2004. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multiyear contract, the team announced Saturday. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multiyear contract, the team announced Saturday 'I'm still competitive, still driven, still want to play, …

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition
2 years, 5 months ago

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Associated Press  

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been linked for more than two decades, playing together at UConn and then helping the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team win five gold medals. “The response to NBA 2K’s first WNBA Edition last year was overwhelmingly positive and a testament to the W’s growing audience and prominence,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global …

Olympics 2020: Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi to lead U.S. women's basketball team in Tokyo
3 years, 6 months ago

Olympics 2020: Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi to lead U.S. women's basketball team in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will compete in their fifth Olympics after being named on Monday in the U.S. women's basketball squad who will bid for a seventh consecutive gold medal in Tokyo. The two players headline a 12-member squad that includes six first-time Olympians and will be coached by Dawn Staley, a three-times gold medallist as a player, who …

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