2016 Olympics Basketball

USA beats Serbia to take third gold medal in a row

Game Dates: 8/6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15

Quarter Finals (8/16, 17)			Semi-finals (8/18,19)	Consolation (8/21)	Final (8/21)
Spain	92-67	France	USA 82-76 Spain
USA	105-78	Argentina	USA 82-76 Spain	Spain 89-88 Australia	USA 96-66 Serbia
Serbia	86-83	Croatia	Serbia 87-61 Australia	Spain 89-88 Australia	USA 96-66 Serbia
Australia	90-64	Lithuania	Serbia 87-61 Australia

1-USA,

2-Serbia,

3-Spain,

4-Australia,

5-Croatia,

6-France,

7-Lithuania,

8-Argentina,

9-Brazil,

10-Venez.,

11-Nigeria,

12-China

Group A:	4-1 Australia	0-5 China	3-2 France	2-3 Serbia	5-0 USA	1-4 Venezuela	click record for FIBA name for WIKI
Group B:	3-2 Argentina	2-3 Brazil	3-2 Croatia	3-2 Lithuania	1-4 Nigeria	3-2 Spain	click record for FIBA name for WIKI

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08/22	news	Rio	Serbia have to settle for second best
Serbia suffered through another title-game disappointment at the hands of the United States on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro but at least the country claimed a...
08/22	news	Rio	Thompson: "It was worth every minute of sacrifice"
Klay Thompson on Sunday added a special piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet as the USA cruised past Serbia, 96-66, in the Gold Medal Game
08/21	news	Rio	Cousins, USA get their prize
DeMarcus Cousins capped a roller-coaster Olympic Basketball Tournament with a dominating effort for the USA and stepped up to the top of the podium
08/21	press	Rio	USA take third gold medal in a row in Olympic Tournament
The USA won the Olympic Basketball Tournament for the third consecutive time by beating Serbia, 96-66, in Sunday's Gold Medal Game
08/21	game	Rio	USA beat Serbia to take third gold medal in a row
The USA won the Olympic Basketball Tournament for the third consecutive time by beating Serbia, 96-66, in Sunday's Gold Medal Game at Carioca Arena 1.
08/21	news	Rio	Victorious Spain salute Australia
It may now be called the greatest Bronze Medal Game of all time, an 89-88 triumph over Spain over Australia.
08/21	news	Rio	Rubio: "This generation deserved more than a bronze medal"
Spain beat Australia 89-88 in Sunday's Bronze Medal Game at the Olympic Basketball Tournament, but Ricky Rubio feels the European champions could have done a...
08/21	game	Rio	Spain edge out Australia in thriller to take bronze
Spain held off Australia, 89-88, in the Bronze Medal Game of the Olympic Basketball Tournament at Carioca Arena 1 on Sunday.
08/20	news	Rio	Coach K preaching poise
The United States have hit a few bumps on their way to the Olympic Final but none have been big enough to do serious damage. The Americans have faced seven teams...
08/20	preview	Rio	Sunday's Games: Gold Medal Game and Bronze Medal Game
Here are the Gold Medal Game and Bronze Medal Game of the Olympic Basketball Tournament to look forward to on Sunday at Carioca Arena 1.
08/20	news	Rio	The bronze incentive
It's always better to leave a tournament on the back of a win, and that is especially true at an Olympic Games.
08/20	news	Rio	Serbia always better the second time around
The way the United States blew Serbia away in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final, it's hard to imagine a different winner on Sunday
08/20	news	Rio	Serbian stars not scared of facing the USA in the Final
If there is one common denominator among Serbian players heading to Sundays' Final against the USA, it is their self-confidence.
08/20	news	Rio	Teodosic elation after big win over Boomers
Milos Teodosic and Serbia were humiliated by the United States in the Final of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
08/20	game	Rio	Serbia crush Australia to set up showdown with USA
Serbia cruised to a resounding 87-61 win over Australia in Friday's second Semi-Final of the Olympic Basketball Tournament to set up a showdown with the USA
08/19	news	Rio	George: "We're fine playing anybody"
The two-time reigning Olympic champions USA advanced to the Gold Medal Game after beating Spain in Friday's first Semi-Final and they don't seem to have a preference
08/19	news	Rio	Tower of power Jordan leads USA past Spain
The United States have won the last two Olympic gold medals. Following a dominating defensive effort, especially from DeAndre Jordan in an 82-76 triumph over...
08/19	game	Rio	USA see off Spain, now a game away from third Olympic gold in a row
The USA beat Spain, 82-76, in Friday's first Semi-Final of the Olympic Basketball Tournament to advance to Sunday's Gold Medal Game.
08/19	news	Rio	Let's do it again! Round 2: Serbia v Australia
Serbia head into their Olympic Semi-Final against Australia having already proven in the Sasha Djordjevic coaching era that they can be a tough team to beat...
08/19	news	Rio	Spain want to rock USA' boat
You know what happened the last time the USA team stayed on a boat during the Olympics? They made it to the Semi-Finals but lost to Argentina. It happened in
08/19	news	Rio	USA - Spain's Olympic nemesis
If Spain dispensed with their European rivals France in a 92-67 blowout of Les Bleus in the Quarter-Finals on Wednesday, it will prove far more difficult to...
08/18	news	Rio	Comparing Olympic gold to NBA title
USA players have been asked the question before, whether winning an NBA title or an Olympic gold medal is a greater and more significant achievement.
08/18	preview	Rio	Friday's Games: Semi-Finals
Here are the two Semi-Finals to look forward to on Friday at the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/18	game	Rio	Serbia edge out Croatia to reach Semi-Finals on Olympic debut
Serbia defeated Croatia, 86-83, in the last Quarter-Final of the Olympic Basketball Tournament on Wednesday night to set up a Semi-Final clash with Australia.
08/18	news	Rio	DeMarcus has arrived!
DeMarcus Cousins, the same DeMarcus Cousins that helped swing the momentum of games for the United States at the FIBA Basketball World Cup two years ago in...
08/18	news	Rio	It's over for Argentina greats Manu and Nocioni
International basketball waved goodbye to a couple of Argentina greats on Wednesday night when Manu Ginobili and Andres Nocioni played for the final time for...
08/18	news	Rio	Irving has a lot of respect and love for Ginobili
Manu Ginobili retired from Argentina's national team on Wednesday, and despite the 105-78 defeat to the USA, the basketball world saluted the four-time NBA...
08/18	news	Rio	Batum's greatest battle is changed role
France are bidding Tony Parker, Florent Pietrus and Mickael Gelabale au revoir with the trio deciding to call it a day with the national team.
08/18	game	Rio	USA cruise past Argentina, set up showdown with Spain for place in Gold Medal Game
The USA progressed to the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament after beating Argentina, 105-78, in Wednesday's third Quarter-Final at Carioca Arena...
08/17	news	Rio	Parker on national team: "I don't regret one second"
Tony Parker signed off from international basketball on Wednesday with another difficult defeat to Spain.
08/17	news	Rio	IOC President Bach: "The competition has been at a very high level across all sports and of course in basketball"
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, was in attendance to watch Australia beat Lithuania in Wednesday's Quarter-Final.
08/17	game	Rio	Spain reach third Semi-Finals in a row after blasting France
Spain advanced to the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament for the third time in a row after making light work of France
08/17	news	Rio	LeBron wishes he were playing in Rio
LeBron James is having second thoughts about not playing at a fourth consecutive Olympics as Carmelo Anthony is. James, who led Cleveland to an NBA Finals
08/17	news	Rio	Bogut: 'We believe!"
The winning formula is not a complicated one for Australia. The Boomers, with five victories in their six Olympic games, have progressed to the Semi-Finals
08/17	news	Rio	Valanciunas - 'I've got to do something to my head'
Jonas Valanciunas capped a disappointing Olympics with a disappointing performance in a 90-64 drubbing by Australia in Wednesday's first Quarter-Final. The
08/17	game	Rio	Australia hammer Lithuania to reach Semi-Finals for first time in 16 years
Australia cruised past Lithuania, 90-64, in Wednesday's first Quarter-Final of the Olympic Basketball Tournament to advance to the Semi-Finals
08/17	news	Rio	Parker predicted Olympic clash with Spain at EuroBasket 2015
Tony Parker has been waiting for today's game against Spain for nearly a year. He knew it was going to come, a showdown with the bitter rivals.
08/17	news	Rio	USA wide awake now to the dangers
If anyone in the USA team had wondered about the sort of Olympic competition that might be awaiting the Americans in Rio de Janeiro, they might have asked
08/17	news	Rio	France ready to bring it against Spain
France are gearing up to "look Spain in the eye" once again on Wednesday when the teams meet in the Olympic Quarter-Finals.
08/16	preview	Rio	Wednesday's Games: Quarter-Finals
Here are the four Quarter-Finals to look forward to on Wednesday at the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
08/16	news	Rio	It's Argentina v USA - AGAIN!
It wouldn't be an Olympics without a glitzy USA v Argentina showdown in the knockout stage. That's what many people would have been thinking this week
08/16	news	Rio	OQT winners are no pushovers
If you thought Croatia, Serbia and France weren't going to be up to the task at the Rio de Janeiro Games after having to win FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
08/16	news	Rio	Croatia, Serbia set to write new chapter in rivalry
Croatia avoided a Quarter-Final with two-time defending champions USA when they defeated Lithuania on Monday night to finish top of Group B. What that result
08/16	news	Rio	FIBA President Muratore: "Basketball continues to deliver at Olympic Games"
With the Final Phase of the Olympic Basketball Tournaments for Men and Women set to get underway, FIBA.com talked to FIBA President Horacio Muratore.
08/16	game	Rio	Croatia beat Lithuania to Group B top spot, will face Serbia in Quarters
Croatia overcame an early 10-point deficit to defeat Lithuania, 90-81, in the last game of the Group Phase to win Group B and set up a Quarter-Final against...
08/16	news	Rio	Ejected Navarro gives his side of the story
Juan Carlos Navarro made history on Monday when he set a new record for Olympic appearances by a Spanish basketball player. He also got ejected. Navarro, in...
08/16	news	Rio	Argentina - the cost of their defeat to Spain
Manu Ginobili and Argentina lost to Spain on the last night of Group B action in Brazil, 92-73. Now El Alma will have to deal with the consequences
08/16	news	Rio	Brazil Quarter-Final hopes die after Spain win
Spain's triumph over Argentina on Monday night prevented Brazil from progressing to the Quarter-Finals. The Brazilians went out of the competition with
08/16	news	Rio	Gasol talks about upcoming Olympic showdown with France
And so it comes to this, another titanic battle between Spain and France. Spain's 92-73 victory over Argentina on Monday set up a Quarter-Final clash between
08/16	game	Rio	Spain beat Argentina to set up Quarter-Final date with rivals France
Spain beat Argentina, 92-73, on Monday evening to seal their place in the Quarter-Finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament, at the expense of hosts Brazil
08/16	news	Rio	Goulding leads Boomers to fourth win in a row as Mills gets night off
Australia will go into the Olympic Basketball Tournament's Quarter-Finals on the back of their fourth victory in Rio de Janeiro after beating Venezuela, 81-56.
08/15	news	Rio	Croatia guaranteed Quarter-Final spot
Brazil were not the only winners in the first game on Monday when they beat Nigeria, 86-69. There was also, no doubt, a small celebration in the Croatia camp
08/15	news	Rio	If Spain beat Argentina, another classic with France awaits
One of the ramifications of Nigeria's defeat to Brazil was that Spain know they will finish second with a victory over Argentina and that means another showdown...
08/15	game	Rio	Brazil beat Nigeria, hang their hopes of reaching Quarter-Finals on Argentina win against Spain
Brazil beat Nigeria, 86-69, in their last Group B game on Monday to give themselves a chance of advancing to the Quarter-Finals.
08/15	news	Rio	'Fallen brother' Lawal gives Nigeria a lift
Nigeria expected Shane Lawal to make a significant impact for the team this summer at the Olympics. He's always grabbed plenty of rebounds, blocked shots, come...
08/15	news	Rio	China's Yi Jianlian - 'Tough time, great experience'
China signed off from a second straight Olympic campaign with no wins on Sunday night when they fell to Serbia in Group A, 94-60. For veteran Yi Jianlian...
08/15	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Monday 15 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the 10th day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/15	game	Rio	Serbia breeze past China and into Last Eight
Serbia made quick work of China to finish fourth in Group A at the Olympic Basketball Tournament and clinch a spot in Wednesday's Quarter-Finals.
08/15	news	Rio	Goulding knows his role and fills it well
Chris Goulding didn't travel to Rio to become Australia's leading scorer at the Olympics but for at least one game, he was. In the Boomers' last Group A game
08/15	news	Rio	Durant ready to 'grind' if necessary for gold medal hopefuls USA
Kevin Durant admits the United States are being challenged a lot more this summer than in his previous stints with the national team. Durant was the Most...
08/14	news	Rio	Coach K happy to be unbeaten but isn't content
The United States are winning games, but not doing so in the convincing fashion of two years ago when Mike Krzyzewski's side demolished the opposition
08/14	news	Rio	France's Heurtel shows his class once again
Thomas Heurtel is a man of few words. He lets his play on the basketball court do the talking and on Sunday against the two-time defending champions USA, his
08/14	game	Rio	USA just about hold off Parker-less France
Another game, another unconvincing win for the United States on Sunday.
08/14	news	Rio	Today's Games: Sunday 14 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the ninth day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/14	news	Rio	Captain Ike, Nigeria still in the hunt
Nigeria got their first triumph at the Olympics on Saturday night with a victory over Croatia and in the process moved within a win of the Quarter-Finals. The
08/14	game	Rio	Hot shooting Nigeria take down Croatia to claim first win
Nigeria earned their first win at the 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournament by pulling off the biggest upset to date in the competition with a 90-76 defeat of...
08/14	game	Rio	Spain rout Lithuania, move to 2-2
Spain may have prepared for a tough game against Lithuania on Saturday but they sure didn't get one.
08/13	game	Rio	Nocioni and Campazzo lead Argentina past rivals Brazil in double overtime thriller
Argentina needed two overtimes but eventually beat their great rivals Brazil, 111-107, on Saturday to clinch a place in the Quarter-Finals
08/13	news	Rio	USA's George impressed by Serbia offense
The United States are unbeaten and at the top of Group A at the Rio de Janeiro Games but a hard-fought win over Australia and a nail-biting triumph over Serbia...
08/13	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Saturday 13 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the eighth day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/13	news	Rio	So far, so good for Gobert and France
Rudy Gobert and France had a nightmare start to the Olympics with a heavy defeat to Australia but since that time, Les Bleus have reeled off three straight...
08/13	game	Rio	France hammer Venezuela for third win in a row
France claimed their third win in a row at the Olympic Basketball Tournament by beating Venezuela, 96-56, on Friday night.
08/13	game	Rio	Serbia push USA to the limit, fall just short of upset
The United States prevailed in their latest clash with Serbia but this time, it was nail-biter.
08/12	news	Rio	Oguchi: "We just need to focus"
Chamberlain Oguchi wasn't crying as he made his way to the locker room to be with his Nigeria teammates on Thursday night, but he was close to doing so. For...
08/12	game	Rio	Australia minus Bogut cruise past China
Australia gave Andrew Bogut the afternoon off and still hammered China, 93-68, in their Group A game.
08/12	news	Rio	Andersen hails 'great character, chemistry' in Australia team
Everyone expected Australia to be good at these Olympics and they have shown why with some terrific performances. With two wins in their first three games, a
08/12	game	Rio	Spain sweat it out against Nigeria to claim first win
Spain dodged a bullet fired by Nigeria on Thursday night and won 96-87 to boost their chances of a top-four finish and a place in the Quarter-Finals.
08/12	news	Rio	Big numbers watch in USA on TV as Americans beat Boomers
There have been some loud crowds in the Olympic basketball tournament during the first six days but the fans in the Carioca Arena 1 on Wednesday night had...
08/11	news	Rio	Medal-chasing France and their 'Stifle Tower'
If there is one player that France need to stand tall and be a force in the paint to have a realistic shot of capturing a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games...
08/11	news	Rio	Saric: It's all about hunger and desire for Croatia
Croatia continue to win basketball games in the summer of 2016.
08/11	game	Rio	Bogdanovic lifts Croatia over Brazil
Croatia claimed another huge victory in what is turning out to be a very sweet 2016 with a 80-76 triumph over Brazil at the Carioca Arena 1.
08/11	game	Rio	Venezuela earn first win, hand China third loss
Venezuela claimed their first win of the Olympic Basketball Tournament by beating China, 72-68, on Wednesday night.
08/11	game	Rio	USA pass Boomers test as Anthony becomes all-time leading scorer
The USA cleared their first major hurdle at the Olympics by beating Australia, 98-88, in a lively Carioca Arena 1.
08/10	game	Rio	Parker hits game-winner to edge France past Serbia
Tony Parker shot France to a 76-75 victory over Serbia with a late jumper at the Carioca Arena 1.
08/10	news	Rio	Today's Games: Wednesday 10 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the fifth day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
08/10	news	Rio	Manu encouraged by play of Argentina's less experienced players
Argentina veteran Manu Ginobili has been in the wars with the national team over the years. In 2004, the San Antonio Spurs great and his teammates captured the...
08/10	game	Rio	Argentina survive Croatia's late rally to remain unbeaten
Argentina survived a fourth quarter comeback by Croatia to just about hold them off for a 90-82 win at Carioca Arena 1 on Tuesday night.
08/10	news	Rio	Today's Games: Wednesday 10 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the fifth day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
08/10	news	Rio	Manu encouraged by play of Argentina's less experienced players
Argentina veteran Manu Ginobili has been in the wars with the national team over the years. In 2004, the San Antonio Spurs great and his teammates captured the...
08/10	game	Rio	Argentina survive Croatia's late rally to remain unbeaten
Argentina survived a fourth quarter comeback by Croatia to just about hold them off for a 90-82 win at Carioca Arena 1 on Tuesday night.
08/10	game	Rio	Big third quarter propels Lithuania past Nigeria
Nigeria were under strength but they gave as good as they got against powerhouse Lithuania on Tuesday night, only for the Baltic side to ride a strong third...
08/09	game	Rio	Marquinhos lifts Brazil to first win as Spain drop to 0-2
Brazil scraped a 66-65 victory over Spain with Marquinhos getting a tap-in of Marcelo Huertas' miss in the waning seconds.
08/09	news	Rio	George reaches out to injured French gymnast
USA superstar Paul George is drilling 3-pointers and getting fans on their feet with some rim-rattling, high-flying dunks. He's one of the reasons why the USA
08/09	news	Rio	Today's Games: Tuesday 9 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the fourth day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/09	game	Rio	France blow by China, chalk up first victory
France bounced back from their horror show against Australia by beating China on Monday, 88-60.
08/09	game	Rio	Anthony surpasses Jordan in scoring as USA routs Venezuela
The USA started slow against Venezuela but picked things up in the second quarter, eventually rolling to a 113-69 triumph in the Olympic Basketball Tournament
08/08	game	Rio	Boomers pull away late to prevail against Serbia
Australia won a classic Olympic encounter against Serbia, 95-80, on Monday to go top of Group A.
08/08	news	Rio	Today's Games: Monday 8 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the third day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/08	game	Rio	Argentina race out to early lead, roll to convincing win over Nigeria
Argentina took command early and rolled to a 94-66 victory over AfroBasket 2015 champions Nigeria on Sunday night at Carioca Arena 1.
08/08	news	Rio	Dario's super swat
Dario Saric is already assured of a prominent place in Croatian basketball lore after claiming the Most Valuable Player honor at the 2016 FIBA Olympic...
08/08	news	Rio	A crossover that never was, according to George
The USA hardly put a foot wrong in their 119-62 win over China at the Olympics on Saturday - except for Paul George.
08/08	game	Rio	Saric and Simon lead Croatia to shock win over Spain
Croatia wrote another dramatic and successful chapter in their sweet summer of 2016 by shocking Spain in their first game at the Olympics.
08/07	game	Rio	Lithuania survive Brazil's second-half comeback to score opening win
Lithuania nearly blew a 30-point lead against Brazil but the hosts' second-half comeback attempt came up just short as the Europeans came away with an 82-76 win
08/07	news	Rio	Garino, Argentina inspired by Delfino's return
Argentina, the same Argentina that was supposed to be too old, a team that had resisted a generational change for too long, has arrived in Brazil with an
08/07	news	Rio	Today's Games: Sunday 7 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the second day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
08/07	news	Rio	Second-timers Nigeria look to build on impressive 2015
At Rio 2016, Nigeria will play in the Olympic Basketball Tournament for the second consecutive time.
08/07	news	Rio	Serbia kick into higher gear in second quarter, cruise past Venezuela
Serbia needed almost a full quarter to hit their stride but once they did, there was no stopping them.
08/07	news	Rio	DeMar DeRozan's dazzling dunk
The United States had their fair share of rim rocking dunks on Saturday night against China. The best? It may just have been this one from DeMar DeRozan.
08/07	game	Rio	USA make quick work of China
The USA blew away China in the first quarter and stormed to a 119-62 victory on the opening night of the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/06	news	Rio	Past basketball Olympians on hand for Rio Opening Ceremony
It's been over 20 years since Brazil greats Oscar Schmidt, Adriana Santos and Hortencia Marcari last played in the Olympics, but on Friday they made sure to...
08/06	game	Rio	Mills and Bogut power Boomers past France in opener
Australia landed telling blows in the third quarter and beat France, 87-66, on the opening day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/06	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Saturday 6 August
Here are the games to look forward to on the opening day of the Olympic basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to watch the games.
08/06	news	Rio	Predicting the breakout performance
Facundo Campazzo of Argentina enjoyed a breakout tournament at the 2012 Olympics while four years before that, Ricky Rubio of Spain excelled while still a...
08/06	news	Rio	Can anybody beat the USA?
Two-time defending champions USA are prohibitive favorites to capture gold in the men's Olympic basketball tournament.
08/06	news	Rio	Is there a surprise package in the house?
An Olympic basketball tournament always has favorites, but there is also the odd surprise or two.
08/05	news	Rio	Simon says Croatia still have much to prove
The performance that Croatia displayed at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin last month, was inspirational. The team defeated heavyweights
08/05	news	Rio	Top 10 reasons to follow the Rio 2016 Olympic Basketball
The time has arrived for one of the most exciting and competitive basketball tournaments in the world, one that only comes around every four years.
08/05	news	Rio	Who will win men's medals at Rio 2016?
The Olympic Games. Athletes dream of representing their country in them. Everyone wants to take part in the Opening Ceremony, to live in the Olympic Village.
08/05	news	Rio	It's time for Brazil to dig deep
Great teams fight through adversity to achieve their aims. Brazil's basketball team will have to do just that to have success this summer after losing first...
08/05	news	Rio	Big challengers Lithuania quiet but confident
Lithuania know what Olympic Games are all about. They know about the competitiveness, and the luck that's sometimes needed.
08/05	press	Rio	Rosters confirmed on eve of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
The finalised rosters of the 12 men's and 12 women's teams participating in the Olympic Basketball Tournaments
08/04	news	Rio	Serbia's Raduljica: "We'll be ready"
Serbia have experienced the high of winning a FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) on home soil this summer, rolling to four wins in as many games.
08/04	news	Rio	Thompson seeks more glory for USA
Klay Thompson needed just one tournament with the USA senior team to make himself indispensable to the program. At the FIBA Basketball World Cup two years ago
08/04	news	Rio	Batum, France try to improve focus at second straight Olympics
"Unfinished business" is how France's Nicolas Batum views this Rio Olympics. Just four years ago, Batum, 23 at the time, was making his Olympic debut
08/04	news	Rio	Echenique plans to live entire Olympic experience
It's not every day that an athlete walks into an Olympic Stadium to take part in an Opening Ceremony for a Summer Games. So despite the need to focus and get
08/03	news	Rio	Delly stresses importance of having Bogut in Boomers lineup
The signs are good for Australia that center Andrew Bogut is recovering well from the left knee injury that he suffered in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and will...
08/03	news	Aires	Acuna relishes Olympic debut with Argentina
Four very important members of Argentina's golden generation are in Rio de Janeiro for their last Olympic Games.
08/03	news	Mogi Das	Brazil flying high ahead of Group B opener with Lithuania
If winning breeds confidence, there won't be a shortage of self-belief in the Brazil team following victories over Australia, Lithuania and China in their...
08/02	news	Cordoba	Argentina sweep Croatia, Serbia and France
The mood in the Argentina team is very upbeat just several days before the start of the Olympics following wins over Croatia, Serbia and France in their last three
08/01	news	Rio	Giovannoni brings experience to Brazil's Olympic roster
Brazilian Basketball is days away from one of its most important challenges. The country will host the Olympic Games and that creates expectations for an
08/01	news	Cordoba	Delfino grinds away, shows signs of progress
If there were a 'Comeback Player of the Summer' award to be handed out, Carlos Delfino would have a great chance to win it. The Argentina sharpshooter, injured and out...
08/01	news	Sao Paulo	Bogut begins to shake off the rust
Australia are still a ways off from reaching their peak but the Boomers at least have veteran center Andrew Bogut back in the line-up. The two-time Olympian, who
08/01	news	Houston	Nigeria heads to Olympics with nine AfroBasket 2015 champions
Nigeria will have nine of the 12 players that reached the top of the AfroBasket 2015 podium when they run onto the hardwood to face Argentina in their first game at...
07/30	news	Chicago	Venezuela roster set for Rio
Venezuela coach Nestor 'Che' Garcia announced the country's 12-man Olympic roster following the team's 80-45 friendly defeat to the United States in Chicago on Friday
07/29	news	Mogi Das	Brazil turn on the style in rout of Boomers
Brazil boosted their confidence ahead of the Olympics with a blowout win over Australia on Thursday night. Just one day after the announcement that Anderson
07/28	news	Madrid	Scariolo comes up with final Spain roster for Rio
Spain head coach Sergio Scariolo will take eight of the 12 players that won last year's EuroBasket to the Olympics after making "one of the most painful decisions"
07/28	news	Cordoba	Campazzo to the rescue for Argentina in OT win over Lithuania
Argentina were in need of a confidence boost following defeats to the United States in Las Vegas and at home to Australia. They got one on Wednesday night by edging
07/28	news	Rio	Rising star Felicio replaces injured Varejao for Brazil
Chicago Bulls youngster Cristiano Felicio has replaced injured Golden State Warriors center Anderson Varejao in Brazil's Olympic squad.
07/27	news	Cordoba	Australia lower the boom on Argentina
Australia climbed out of an early hole and then went on a key run in the fourth quarter en route to an 84-83 win over hosts Argentina in a warm-up game for the...
07/27	news	Zaragoza	As Pau goes, so go Spain
The time is quickly approaching when Spain coach Sergio Scariolo must finalize his roster for the Olympics.
07/26	news	Aires	Argentina search for way to compete with the quality bigs
No player headed to the Rio de Janeiro Games has a better grasp of what is needed to be successful than one of Argentina's basketball greats, Luis Scola. The...
07/26	news	Paris	Experience and strong roster make France medal contenders
France head coach Vincent Collet knows all about pressure. He has, for the past several years, led a mission to take the French to the top in international basketball.
07/26	news	L. Angeles	Versatile George has a big role to play for USA
One of the qualities that has allowed Duke University and USA coach Mike Krzyzewski to have a Hall of Fame career has been his insistence that players be fully
07/25	news	Malaga	Kuzminskas aims to add competitive twist to boyhood Olympic dream
During his three-year spell at Unicaja Malaga, Spanish media often referred to Lithuania's Mindaugas Kuzminskas as the 'angel-faced killer'.
07/25	news	Sao Paulo	Good signs from Brazil in win over Romania
Brazil point guard Raulzinho Neto and head coach Ruben Magnano are not getting carried away after their first victory in the team's build-up to the Rio de Janeiro...
07/25	news	Madrid	Venezuela gain strength in defeat
Nestor 'Che' Garcia has been in this position before. As the coach of Venezuela's national team, Garcia fully understands that results in warm-up games for a big
07/25	news	L. Angeles	China coach Gong hopes team will improve after USA game
China head coach Gong Luming readily admits he expected his team to be over matched against the USA in their exhibition game on Sunday in California.
07/25	news	Belgrade	Macvan replaces Dangubic on Serbia roster
Serbia coach Aleksandar Djordjevic has drafted Milan Macvan into the country's team for the Rio de Janeiro Games as a replacement for Nemanja Dangubic
07/23	news	Las Vegas	USA overpower Argentina in Vegas exhibition
The United States sent out a loud message on Friday night about their potential at the Olympics next month in Brazil with a resounding win over Argentina in their
07/22	news	Las Vegas	Coach K reflects on important 2006 win over Argentina
USA coach Mike Krzyzewski has been taking a walk down memory lane this week ahead of his team's Olympic warm-up game on Friday against Argentina. It was 10 years
07/21	news	Malaga	Marc Gasol confirmed out of Spanish Olympic squad
Marc Gasol will not be able to represent Spain at an Olympics for the third time in his career, the player and the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) announced in a
07/21	news	Las Vegas	Argentina bounce back, win second friendly against Nigeria
Argentina and Nigeria are going to know each other very well by the time they square off at the Olympics on 7 August after the teams traded blows for the second time...
07/21	news	Rio	Brazil announce Olympic roster
Brazil will not have veteran center Tiago Splitter or guard Larry Taylor but an experienced squad will nevertheless take aim at a podium finish with the country...
07/20	news	Madrid	Diop's time with Spain over for this summer
Spain's rising star Ilimane Diop has seen his time with the national team come to an end this summer with coach Sergio Scariolo electing to move forward without the
07/20	news	Zagreb	Petrovic sticks with the 12 that qualified for Olympics
Croatia coach Aco Petrovic has remained true to his word by electing to take the 12 players that won the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin to the Rio de...
07/20	news	Sao Paulo	Lakers guard Huertas says he is still the same player
Marcelino Huertas has been among the most dedicated members of Brazil's national team over the years. The captain, he will very soon
07/19	news	Madrid	Che Garcia reduces Venezuela squad to 14
Venezuela coach Nestor 'Che' Garcia has trimmed his squad that is preparing for the Rio de Janeiro Games to 14 players.
07/19	news	Las Vegas	Big Ike is back, leads Nigeria past Argentina
National teams are right now playing warm-up games for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, with the men's tournament tipping off on 6 August. Two sides that will face each
07/19	news	Colorado	Durant likes the make-up of gold-hungry USA squad
Kevin Durant isn't one for making comparisons. There is no use trying to draw similarities or point out differences between the 2012 Olympic side and the one...
07/18	news	Beijing	China call on numerous veterans for Rio campaign
China head coach Gong Luming will have the majority of the players that won last year's FIBA Asia Championship on the national team roster at the Rio de Janeiro Games.
07/18	news	Madrid	Placido Domingo a surprise visitor to Spain training
Spain's basketball players are accustomed to providing inspiration for their legions of fans on the Iberian Peninsula. On Saturday at practice, however, before the...
07/18	news	Kunshan	Yi shines as China win Sino-European event
China have the wind in their sails after beating Montenegro, Germany and a France A squad to capture the 2016 Sino-European Men's Basketball Championship. The...
07/18	news	Kaunas	Plenty of experience on Lithuania's Olympic roster
Lithuania coach Jonas Kazlauskas has decided on his 12-man roster for the Rio de Janeiro Games with Arturas Milaknis and Vaidas Kariniauskas the last players to be...
07/18	news	Belgrade	Bjelica unable to make it back in time for Serbia
Nemanja Bjelica, one of Serbia's star players since their surprise appearance in the EuroBasket 2009 Final, has ruled himself out of the country's Olympic campaign
07/16	news	Las Vegas	Delfino claims spot in Argentina Olympic squad
Argentina coach Sergio Hernandez has finalized the team's roster for the Rio de Janeiro Games and included Carlos Delfino, who last played for the country at the...
07/15	news	Las Vegas	Argentina's Hernandez settles on 14 players for Las Vegas trip
The 2004 Olympic gold medal winners Luis Scola, Andres Nocioni, Manu Ginobili and Carlos Delfino are the headline names in the Argentina squad that has traveled to...
07/14	news	Vilnius	Lithuania move forward minus out-of-contract Motiejunas
Lithuania will not have Donatas Motiejunas at the Olympics, the country's basketball federation has announced.
07/14	news	Rio	Varejao champing at the bit to play Olympics at home
Sportsmen dream of getting the opportunity to play on the big stage in front of home crowds in international events.
07/14	news	Colorado	Irving, Cousins excited about Rio
There are two certainties when it comes to the USA's bid to capture a third consecutive Olympic gold medal this summer. DeMarcus Cousins and Kyrie Irving...
07/14	news	Paris	France add Gobert to Olympic roster
France have added some size to their roster for the Rio de Janeiro Games by naming 2.15m center Rudy Gobert to their Olympic squad.
07/13	news	Burgos	Rio-bound Spain beat Angola, debutante Diop shines
As part of their Rio Olympics preparations, Spain on Tuesday had no troubles beating Angola 85-61 in a friendly game in Burgos.
07/13	news	Turin	Petrovic elated after Olympic-bound Croatia prove doubters wrong
There was not a more satisfied and proud man in all of Turin on Saturday night than Croatia head coach Aco Petrovic, the man that pulled all the right strings
07/13	news	Alytus	Vasquez, Cox and Guillent factor into the Venezuela equation
Everything is going according to plan for Venezuela as they prepare for their first Olympic appearance in 24 years. Greivis Vasquez and John Cox have joined the team...
07/12	news	Belgrade	Kalinic expects Serbia to play even better in Rio
The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade was an obvious milestone in the sporting career of every player on hosts Serbia, as the men's national team earned its
07/12	news	Manila	France's Parker - 'Mission accomplished'
Tony Parker added to his growing legend as France's best player ever by hitting some shots in the clutch on Sunday to help Les Bleus beat Canada in the Final of the FIBA
07/12	news	Aires	Delfino back in the saddle with Argentina
A familiar face has been seen at the early part of Argentina's workouts in the build-up to the Rio Olympics.
07/12	news	Vilnius	Lithuania gearing up for another Olympic summer
Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Croatia and Nigeria is a very impressive list of national teams when it comes to international basketball.
07/12	news	Melbourne	Australia include Bogut on Olympic roster
Andrew Bogut has been named in Australia's squad for the Rio de Janeiro Games despite his ongoing recovery from the knee injury he suffered while playing
07/11	news	Madrid	Scariolo reduces Spain squad to 16 players
Guillem Vives and Pablo Aguilar reached the top of the podium with Spain at last year's EuroBasket but neither will make his Olympic debut next month after being cut
07/11	news	Belgrade	'Just wait and see' once Serbia reach Raduljica's dream destination
One does not need to go through the complete list of the thousands of top athletes which are to make Rio their home in August to guess that Serbia's center Miroslav...
07/10	news	Belgrade	Teodosic: I've dreamt of the Olympics for a long time
To say that Serbia captain Milos Teodosic is not prone to exuberant celebrations is probably an understatement, so when you see the charismatic guard walking out the court
07/10	press	...	Serbia, Croatia and France complete line-up for Rio 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournament
The groups and schedule for the Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Rio 2016 Games have been finalised following the conclusion of
07/07	news	Beijing	A lot of room for improvement for China
With just one month before the Rio Olympics, China have a lot of room for improvement following their two defeats in as many games at the ongoing

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07/13	news	Turin	Watch the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin
Check out the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin, featuring Marco Belinelli (Italy), Danilo Gallinari and Nicolo...
07/13	top to plays	Manila	Watch the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila
Check out the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila, featuring Terrence Romeo (Philippines), Ali Muhammed and Omer...
07/13	news	Belgrade	Watch the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade
Check out the Top 10 Plays from the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, featuring Vojtech Hruban (Czech Republic), Silvio Sousa
07/11	news	Manila	De Colo's latest MVP performance paved the way to Rio
Nando de Colo may as well be called MVP because the three letters are being attached to his name with increasing frequency. The Frenchman excelled for Les Bleus at the FIBA
07/11	news	Turin	Saric hails the unity in Croatia's squad
Dario Saric and Croatia are in the clouds after winning the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin to clinch a spot at the 2016 Rio de...
07/10	news	Manila	France are Rio 2016-bound
Les Bleus are set to return to the Olympic stage after winning the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Manila at the expense of Canada
07/10	dummy entry	Turin	Croatia are Rio 2016-bound
Croatia are set to make their return at the Olympics after winning the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin by beating hosts Italy...
07/09	news	Belgrade	Serbia are Rio 2016-bound
Serbia concluded the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament they hosted in Belgrade in impressive fashion and secured a berth at Rio 2016 after...
07/09	news	Turin	Gallinari, Italy need one more win to capture Olympic berth
Danilo Gallinari scored all 15 of his points against Mexico in the first half on Friday night to put the Italians on their way to a resounding victory...
07/09	news	Turin	Superb Saric, Croatia dig deep
Dario Saric has served notice this week that he's now one of the best players in international basketball with one terrific performance after another
07/09	news	Belgrade	Puerto Rico can sting Serbia in the clutch, says Barea
Puerto Rico superstar Juan Jose Barea has had his fair share of do-or-die games in his long NBA career as well as with the national team and
07/09	preview	Turin	Today's Turin OQT Game: Saturday 9 July
Here is the game to look forward to on the last day of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin, Italy (click here to watch the game).
07/09	news	Belgrade	Nedovic warns Serbia need to forget in order to repeat
Serbia's Nemanja Nedovic has full faith in his team ahead of Saturday's final at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, but his
07/09	news	Belgrade	Casiano trusts his '12 warriors' to put up one more fight
Puerto Rico head coach Eddie Casiano was still a player the last time the Caribbean nation's team stepped out at an Olympic Games, at Athens 2004.
07/08	news	Turin	Mexico in Cruz control
Pako Cruz has underlined his status as one of Mexico's leading players at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin.
07/08	news	Manila	Saturday's Manila OQT Games: 9 July
The Semi-Finals are here! Four countries remain in contention for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and here are the two games to watch out for on the fourth...
07/08	news	Turin	Italy hero Belinelli only concentrating on Mexico
Marco Belinelli has been playing like a masked crusader for Italy at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin, a superhero that
07/08	news	Turin	New-look Greece in a race against time
The talent is in the Greece squad to have a leading national team program for many years to come. No one, not even head coach Fotis Katsikaris,
07/08	news	Manila	Asik emphasizes the importance of focus against France
Given their world ranking, Turkey were favored to be the top seed coming out of Group A, but losing to Canada on Day 1 prevented that from happening.
07/08	news	Manila	Cory Joseph leans on Canada's talent ahead of Semi-Final
Canada didn't play their best basketball against Senegal on Thursday but they still came out winners to clinch first place in Group A and advance to...
07/07	preview	Belgrade	Friday's Belgrade OQT Games: 8 July
Here are the Semi-Finals to look forward to on Friday at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Belgrade, Serbia
07/07	preview	Turin	Friday's Turin OQT Games: 8 July
Here are the Semi-Finals to look forward to on Friday at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Turin, Italy (click here to watch the...
07/07	news	Turin	Croatia's Bogdanovic ready to pull out all stops against Greece
Bojan Bogdanovic is a human highlight reel because he plays the game of basketball with flair and power.
07/07	news	Turin	'Nick the Quick' ignites Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo turned in another dominating performance for Greece on Wednesday in their 86-70 triumph over Mexico in the battle for first place...

USA beats Spain to take sixth gold medal in a row

Spain awarded first medal for olympic women basketball

Game Dates: 8/6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20

Quarter Finals (8/16)			Semi-finals (8/18)	Consolation (8/20)	Final (8/20)
Australia	71-73	Serbia	Spain 68-54 Serbia
Spain	64-62	Turkey	Spain 68-54 Serbia	France 63-70 Serbia	USA 101-72 Spain
USA	110-64	Japan	France 67-86 USA	France 63-70 Serbia	USA 101-72 Spain
France	68-63	Canada	France 67-86 USA

1-USA,

2-Spain,

3-Serbia,

4-France,

5-Australia,

6-Turkey,

7-Canada,

8-Japan,

9-Belarus,

10-China,

11-Brazil,

12-Senegal

Group A:	5-0 Australia	1-4 Belarus	0-5 Brazil	3-2 France	3-2 Japan	3-2 Turkey	click record for FIBA name for WIKI
Group B:	3-2 Canada	1-4 China	0-5 Senegal	2-3 Serbia	4-1 Spain	5-0 USA	click record for FIBA name for WIKI

Olympic Women Tournament News

08/21	news	Rio	Torrens hails historic moment in Spain's basketball
Having tried but fallen shorten time and again, it's understandable why Alba Torrens called it "a historic moment" when Spain earned a first-ever Olympic medal
08/21	news	Rio	Moore: "We respected the game and did everything we needed to do to deserve this gold"
If one asks Maya Moore the significance of winning her second Olympic gold medal, she is likely to explain why leadership and respect matters.
08/21	news	Rio	Leading sports figures on hand to witness USA women's sixth gold in a row
It was a veritable who's who of sports - and in particular basketball - personalities that were on hand to watch Saturday's Women's Olympic Gold Medal Game.
08/21	news	Rio	Whalen thankful for unselfish USA team
USA guard Lindsay Whalen was solid for most of the tournament, but it was in the Gold Medal Game against Spain that she brought out her A game.
08/20	press	Rio	USA beat Spain to claim sixth consecutive gold medal in Women's Olympic Tournament
The United States of America (USA) topped the podium of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament for a sixth consecutive time
08/20	game	Rio	USA dispatch Spain to claim sixth consecutive gold medal
The USA topped the podium of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament for a sixth consecutive time after beating Spain, 101-72, in Saturday's Gold Medal Game
08/20	game	Rio	USA dispatch Spain to claim sixth consecutive gold medal
The USA topped the podium of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament for a sixth consecutive time after beating Spain, 101-72, in Saturday's Gold Medal Game
08/20	news	Rio	Milica Dabovic's bronze miracle
Milica Dabovic is riding off into the sunset of international basketball after "a miracle" bronze medal winning performance by Serbia.
08/20	news	Rio	Milovanovic: "This means the world to us"
For the second time in just over a year, Serbia have upset France in the most critical moment of a major tournament.
08/20	game	Rio	Serbia cap off first Olympic appearance with bronze medal
Serbia concluded their first participation in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament by claiming the bronze medal thanks to a 70-63 win over France
08/20	news	Rio	Petrovic: "Our last chance to win a medal"
Few teams at the Rio Olympics can be as surprising as Serbia, but as they prepare to take on France in the Bronze Medal Game on Saturday, Sonja Petrovic is...
08/20	news	Rio	Johannes looking for a bronze medal after loss to the USA
It hasn't happened very often a player to give the USA's defense some hard time in Rio, but France's rising star Marine Johannes did just that.
08/19	news	Rio	USA need to fight for gold medal, says Griner
The gold medal in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament is the only thing Brittney Griner is focused on these days.
08/19	game	Rio	USA overcome feisty France to set up Olympic Final with Spain
The USA remain on course to win a sixth consecutive gold medal in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament after seeing off France, 86-67, on Thursday
08/18	news	Rio	Dominguez: "We have no pressure in the Final"
Silvia Dominguez might not be Spain's star player, but the back-up point guard has become special in Rio.
08/18	game	Rio	Spain blow by Serbia to reach first-ever Gold Medal Game
Spain will play in their first Gold Medal Game in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament after beating Serbia, 68-54, in Thursday's first Semi-Final
08/17	news	Rio	USA veteran Bird day-to-day with knee injury
USA point guard Sue Bird on Wednesday had an MRI which determined that the four-time Olympian is to remain under medical care after injuring her right knee
08/17	news	Rio	Thursday's Games: Semi-Finals
Here are the two Semi-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament to look forward to on Thursday at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro.
08/17	news	Rio	IOC President Bach: "The competition has been at a very high level across all sports and of course in basketball"
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, was in attendance to watch Australia beat Lithuania in Wednesday's Quarter-Final.
08/17	news	Rio	Ayayi: A win for Dumerc and the French people
Celine Dumerc may have been ruled out from the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament two days before the competition started
08/17	game	Rio	France rally from 13 down to beat Canada, set up Semi-Final clash with USA
France came back from a 13-point first half deficit to beat Canada, 68-63, on Tuesday night and advance to the Semi-Finals
08/17	news	Rio	A sign of respect between the USA and Japan
Although the USA trounced Japan 110-64, there were moments in the game in which Japan looked confident and prepared to cause the biggest upset in the...
08/17	news	Rio	Moore impressed by Japan's Quarter-Final showing despite blowout win
Maya Moore and Diana Taurasi finished team-highs 19 points each as the USA beat Japan 110-64 to reach the Olympics Semi-Finals for the ninth straight time, but...
08/17	game	Rio	USA pull away from Japan after halftime, stay on track for sixth gold in a row
The USA took control of their Quarter-Final against Japan in the second half to register a 110-64 win on Tuesday evening and remain on course for a sixth gold
08/16	news	Rio	Spain's men give a thumbs-up to women's team
All for one and one for all. That was the message from Spain's men as they joined in the celebrations for the women's team following their dramatic...
08/16	news	Rio	Spain go into "Cruncho" control
"We'll make a statue for Anna Cruz." Those were the words of Alba Torrens after Anna's Cruz's latest heroics lifted Spain to a 64-62 victory over Turkey
08/16	news	Rio	Game-winning specialist Cruz strikes again
A year after Anna Cruz destroyed Montenegro hearts with a game-winner, at EuroBasket Women Quarter-Finals, the Spanish forward did it again.
08/16	game	Rio	Cruz buzzer-beater sends Spain through to first-ever Olympic Semi-Final
Spain beat Turkey, 64-62, on Anna Cruz's buzzer-beating game-winner to advance to their first-ever Olympic Semi-Final.
08/16	news	Rio	Dabovic back to her best and taking aim at Gold Medal Game
The Ana Dabovic that was named EuroBasket Women 2015 MVP is officially back and teams at the Rio Olympics better look out.
08/16	game	Rio	Olympic debutantes Serbia stun Australia to reach Semi-Finals
Serbia pulled off the biggest upset of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament so far by beating Australia, 73-71, on Tuesday and reach the Semi-Finals.
08/16	news	Rio	FIBA President Muratore: "Basketball continues to deliver at Olympic Games"
With the Final Phase of the Olympic Basketball Tournaments for Men and Women set to get underway, FIBA.com talked to FIBA President Horacio Muratore.
08/16	news	Rio	Palau and Spain chasing game-changer moment
Spain's Laia Palau knows better than most the feeling of losing at the Olympics.
08/15	preview	Rio	Tuesday's Games: Quarter-Finals
Here are the four Quarter-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament to look forward to on Tuesday at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro.
08/15	news	Rio	Japan working on game plan ahead of Quarter-Final clash with USA
Following their 79-71 Group A win over France, Japan didn't look effusive even though the triumph confirmed their first appearance in the Quarter-Finals since...
08/15	game	Rio	Spain extend winning streak to three, finish second in Group B
Spain cemented second place in Group B of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament with a 73-60 win over Canada and brought to a close the Group Phase
08/14	game	Rio	Serbia get past Senegal to secure place in Quarter-Finals
Serbia secured their place in the Quarter-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament by holding off Senegal, 95-88, on Sunday afternoon.
08/14	game	Rio	USA move on to Quarter-Finals undefeated
The USA signed off on their Group B campaign in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament with a 105-62 win over China at the Deodoro Youth Arena
08/14	news	Rio	Maljkovic: "We take it one game at a time"
Serbia's Group B win over China on Friday may have given them the spark they needed in the competition, but head coach Marina Maljkovic insists they have some...
08/14	news	Rio	Today's Games: Sunday 14 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 9 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
08/14	news	Rio	Rio Olympics a learning process for Senegal
By the time the Rio Olympics Women's basketball tournament comes to an end for Senegal on Sunday, the African champions will take out more positives than...
08/14	game	Rio	Japan head into Quarter-Finals on winning note following defeat of France
Japan snapped a two-game losing streak by beating France, 79-71, to finish their Group A campaign on a winning note.
08/13	game	Rio	Turkey outlast Brazil in double OT for third win in a row
Turkey edged out Brazil, 79-76, after double overtime to conclude their Group A campaign with a third consecutive win.
08/13	game	Rio	Opals use late run to see off Belarus, finish Group Phase with 5-0 mark
Australia rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Belarus, 74-66, at the Youth Arena on Saturday afternoon and finish 5-0 in Group A
08/13	news	Rio	Alben: "Our goal always was and still is to win a medal"
Turkey emerged from two straight losses to keep their Olympics aspirations alive, and, Isil Alben reflects the Turks tenacity.
08/13	news	Rio	Today's Games: Saturday 13 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 8 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro
08/13	news	Rio	Opals have things to fix before focusing on Quarter-Finals, warns Taylor
Penny Taylor believes Australia have to be fully prepared for the Final Phase of the competition if they are to claim a medal in Rio.
08/13	game	Rio	Dominant Spain dispatch Senegal
Spain led from start to finish in a 97-43 win over Senegal on Friday evening to improve to 3-1 in Group B at the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/12	game	Rio	USA cruise past Canada to clinch Group B top spot
The USA ensured they will finish as Group B winners after rolling to a 81-51 win over Canada on Friday.
08/12	game	Rio	Serbia take precious first win
Serbia claimed their first win in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament by getting the better of China, 80-72, on Friday afternoon.
08/12	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Friday 12 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 7 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
08/12	news	Rio	Petrovic looks to stay positive despite Serbia's rough run
Three games into the Rio Olympics Women's tournament and Serbia have become the first European champion with the worst start to an Olympic Games in the last two...
08/12	news	Rio	Cambage enters Top 5 all-time women's Olympic scoring performances after setting Rio 2016 high mark
Lara Sanders' record for most points in a game at the 2016 Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament lasted 48 hours as Liz Cambage came up with a performance
08/12	game	Rio	Opals ride Cambage's 37-point performance to hold off Japan and stay unbeaten
Liz Cambage scored 18 of her 37 points in the final quarter to help Australia overcome a 16-point deficit and beat Japan, 92-86, on Thursday evening.
08/11	game	Rio	France eliminate Brazil from Quarter-Final contention
France ended Brazil's chances of reaching the Quarter-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament by sending the hosts to their fourth loss
08/11	game	Rio	Yilmaz and Sanders lead Turkey to key win over Belarus
Turkey moved a step closer to the Quarter-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament after holding off Belarus, 74-71, on Thursday.
08/11	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Thursday 11 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
08/11	news	Rio	No reason to panic says Miyem as France prepare to face Brazil
Three games into the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament and France have become known as a resilient team with a great ability to overcome adversity.
08/11	news	Rio	Troina: "We are alive and ready for the fight"
How Belarus emerged out of nowhere to beat hosts Brazil and give themselves a chance of competing for a spot in the Quarter-Finals only basketball gods know.
08/11	game	Rio	Canada beat Senegal to set new mark in tournament
Canada made it three wins from as many games at the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament after defeating Senegal, 68-58, on Wednesday evening.
08/10	news	Rio	Sanders comes close to single game scoring record
RIO DE JANEIRO (Rio 2016 Olympics Games) - Lara Sanders finished three points shy of tying an Olympics record as Turkey beat Japan 76-62 in Tuesday's Group A action.
08/10	game	Rio	USA move to 3-0 with resounding win over Serbia
The USA improved to 3-0 with a 110-84 win over Serbia on Wednesday.
08/10	press	Rio	Spain pull away from China and improve to 2-1
Spain pulled away from China late in the third quarter and dominated the final frame to take an 89-68 win on Day 5 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament
08/10	news	Rio	Canada's young guns doing the job at Rio Olympics
If Canada's bench can continue stepping up the way it did in Monday's hard-fought 71-67 win against Serbia, the Rio Olympics could become a game-changer
08/10	news	Rio	China ready to reach Quarter-Finals, says Sun Mengran
Sun Mengran is feeling so comfortable at the Rio Olympics that she doesn't look like a first-time Olympian.
08/10	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Wednesday 10 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 5 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
08/10	news	Rio	Biggest fan of Japan's national teams makes his presence felt in Rio
After experiencing some of the lowest moments in the country's basketball history, Japan have come back very strong.
08/10	game	Rio	Sanders puts on clinic, lifts Turkey to maiden victory
Lara Sanders put on a scoring masterclass in leading Turkey to their first win at the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament by beating Japan, 76-62.
08/09	game	Rio	Belarus overcome 18-point deficit to claim first victory at Brazil's expense
Belarus took a page out of Canada's book as they erased an 18-point deficit to beat Brazil, 65-63, on Tuesday afternoon for their first win
08/09	news	Rio	Tokashiki taking Rio Olympics by storm
Japan's Ramu Tokashiki has arrived at the Rio Olympics looking to make history. And so far things are looking really good for the 25-year-old.
08/09	game	Rio	Opals hand France first loss, improve to 3-0
Australia improved to 3-0 by handing France their first defeat of the tournament, 89-71, on Day 4 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/09	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Tuesday 9 August
Here are the three games to look forward to on Day 4 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament on Tuesday 9 August at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de...
08/09	news	Rio	Meet Olivia Epoupa, France's new hero
Olivia Epoupa may be one of the shortest players at the Rio 2016 Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament but she has been huge for France.
08/09	game	Rio	China brush aside Senegal to notch first win
China earned their first win of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament on Monday night when they beat Senegal, 101-64.
08/09	game	Rio	Japan too hot to handle for Brazil
Japan had just too much firepower for Brazil to content with as the two-time reigning Asian champions rolled to an 82-66 win on Monday evening.
08/08	news	Rio	Mitchell: "Any win is big in the Olympics"
Two games into the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament and Leilani Mitchell's play has already proved key for medal contenders Australia.
08/08	game	Rio	Canada rally from 18 points down to beat Serbia
Canada came all the way back from an 18-point third quarter deficit to edge out Serbia, 71-67, in Monday's Group B clash at Deodoro's Youth Arena.
08/08	game	Rio	Spain no match for USA as reigning Olympic champions move to 2-0
The USA took a comfortable 103-63 win over Spain on Monday to improve to 2-0 in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Deodoro Youth Arena.
08/08	news	Rio	Canada players and coach speak highly of Nurse's leadership qualities
If you ever wondered how a young player like Canada's Kia Nurse has become such a great leader, just ask her Canada teammates and coach.
08/08	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Monday 8 August
Here are the four games to look forward to on Day 3 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament on Monday 8 August at the Deodoro Youth Arena in Rio de...
08/08	news	Rio	Xargay elated after Spain open Olympic campaign with win
Spain couldn't have started the Rio Olympics any better than a 65-59 with against the European champions Serbia on Sunday.
08/08	game	Rio	Miyem buzzer-beater sees France edge out Belarus and stay perfect
France scored as the final buzzer sounded to squeeze past Belarus, 73-72, and make it two wins in as many games at the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/08	game	Rio	Cambage-led Opals fend off Turkey, improve to 2-0
Australia became the first team to improve to 2-0 in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament after defeating Turkey, 61-56, in Sunday evening's Group A clash
08/07	game	Rio	Spain hold off European champions Serbia on Olympic return
Spain got the better of Serbia, 65-59, in a thrilling all-European affair at the Youth Arena on Sunday afternoon.
08/07	game	Rio	USA use total team effort in defeat of Senegal
The USA ran away with a 121-56 win over Senegal on Sunday to get their bid for a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal off to the best possible start.
08/07	news	Rio	Dabovic looking to cherish Rio Olympics
As Serbia prepare to open their Rio Olympics Group B campaign against Spain on Sunday, Ana Dabovic shed some light on the team that surprised a few
08/07	news	Rio	Today's Games: Sunday 7 August
Here are the four games to look forward to on Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament on Sunday 7 August at the Youth Arena in Deodoro, Rio de...
08/07	news	Rio	Moore: "The goal is gold"
By the time the USA take on Senegal on their Rio Olympics Group opener, Maya Moore will become a two-time Olympian.
08/07	game	Rio	Yoshida delivers in the clutch as Japan outlast Belarus
Japan edged out Belarus, 77-73, in the last game of Day 1 at the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.
08/07	news	Rio	Australia find shooting touch in second half to beat Brazil
Australia used a strong second-half performance to overcome a 14-point deficit and beat Brazil, 84-66, at the Youth Arena on Saturday evening.
08/06	news	Rio	Former basketball Olympians on hand for Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
It's been over 20 years since Brazil greats Oscar Schmidt, Adriana Santos and Hortencia Marcari last played in the Olympics, but on Friday they made sure to...
08/06	game	Rio	China have no answers against in-form Canada
Canada claimed a comfortable 90-68 win over China to get their Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament campaign off on the right foot.
08/06	game	Rio	France overcome Dumerc absence and slow start to see off Turkey
France overcame the absence of inspirational leader Celine Dumerc and a slow start to beat Turkey, 55-39, to get the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament...
08/06	preview	Rio	Today's Games: Saturday 6 August
The Rio 2016 Women's Olympic Tournament tips off on Saturday 6 August with four games to look forward to in Rio de Janeiro.
08/06	news	Rio	Don't sleep on Canada
As Canada prepare to open their Rio Olympics Group B campaign against China on Saturday, Natalie Achonwa feels they are no longer a team to overlook.
08/05	news	Rio	Rosters confirmed on eve of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
The finalised rosters of the 12 men's and 12 women's teams participating in the Olympic Basketball Tournaments
08/05	preview	Rio	Top 10 reasons to follow Rio Women's Olympic Basketball
Once every four years, the 12 best women's basketball national teams from around the world battle it out for the right to finish on the podium at the Olympic...
08/05	news	Rio	Who will step onto women's podium at Rio 2016?
The race to the podium in the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament gets underway on Saturday. The USA are gunning for a sixth straight gold medal and several
08/04	news	Rio	Shao Ting: "Everyone wants to win, and we are no different"
It's been eight years since China accomplished their best result at an Olympic tournament, but forward Shao Ting looks at the Rio Games as an opportunity to...
08/04	news	Rio	Rio Olympics a special occasion for Pinto
Come the end of their career, very few athletes can one day look back and reflect on having five Olympic Games experiences to their name.
08/04	news	Rio	Cambage chasing more silverware in Rio
Four years on since her first Olympics appearance, Australia's Liz Cambage remains eager to put on a show the same way she did at the London Games.
08/04	news	Rio	Ankle injury rules Dumerc out of Rio Games, Bouderra steps in
With just two days before the start of the Rio Olympics, France point guard Celine Dumerc has been ruled out of the competition through an injury
08/03	news	Rio	Gruda: "We want to achieve something great"
Sandrine Gruda is set to become a two-time Olympian at the Rio Olympics and all she really hopes for is to fill out her trophy cabinet with another Olympic...
08/03	news	Rio	Alben looking for Turkey success at Rio Olympics
The Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament tips off on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro and Turkey's start point guard Isil Alben looks forward to the special...
08/01	news	New York	USA feeling ready to defend Olympic crown following win over Australia
The USA couldn't have closed their warm-up games series any better than a 104-89 win against Australia - the number two in the world - on Sunday at the majestic
07/30	news	Conn.	Joyce hopes for more from Opals despite second straight win
With just a week away from the start of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia are getting stronger and stronger.
07/30	news	Rio	Brazil complete two-game warm-up series win over Japan
Brazil on Friday completed a two-game warm-up series over Japan thanks to an 87-74 triumph in Campinas.
07/29	news	Rio	Harding looking for Belarus to make some noise in Rio
Lindsey Harding isn't at the Rio Olympics just to make up numbers with her Belarus national team. The Phoenix Mercury point guard says they are looking to
07/28	news	Del.	Wake-up call for Canada following loss to Australia
With the Rio Olympics less than 10 days away, Canada have taken a valuable lesson from an 80-67 loss to Australia on Wednesday in Newark, Delaware.
07/28	news	Del.	Charles inspires Olympic champs over France ahead of Rio
Wearing a face mask wasn't an issue for Tina Charles to lead the U.S to an 84-52 win over France on Wednesday in Newark, Delaware.
07/26	news	Del.	US Select team put Olympics champs to the test
In the build-up to the Rio Games, the reigning Olympics champions USA needed to step up later in the game to avoid defeat against a Select Team on Monday in Los...
07/26	news	Rio	Rio Games special for local girl De Souza
As they set out to face Japan in preparation for the Rio Games, Brazil are excited to have Erika De Souza available for the first time since in three months.
07/24	news	Aires	Japan beat Argentina twice in build-up to Rio
FIBA Asia Women's champions Japan entered South America in style by beating Argentina twice in a warm-up series before heading to next month's Rio Olympics.
07/24	news	Belgrade	Serbia win warm-up series over Turkey, coach says they can do better
Serbia closed out a two-game warm-up series against Turkey with yet another win on Saturday.
07/23	news	Belgrade	European champs in full force as Serbia confirm Rio roster
Ten of the 12 players who helped Serbia win EuroBasket Women 2015 have been selected for next month's Rio Olympics.
07/23	news	Rio	Pinto back in Brazil's final roster for Rio Olympics
Brazil head coach Carlos Barbosa has finalised the roster for the next month's Rio Olympics and has made sure to bring in some experienced players.
07/22	news	Belgrade	Memnun adds Ural to Turkey's Olympic roster
Esra Ural has been called up to play for Turkey at next month's Rio Olympics, the Turkish Basketball Federation confirmed on Friday.
07/22	news	Toronto	Canada sticks with 2015 FIBA Americas Championship roster for Rio Olympics
Just a few days before travelling to the USA to play a four-nation tournament, Canada's head coach Lisa Thomaidis has confirmed the final roster for the Rio Olympics...
07/22	news	Colorado	Auriemma calls on USA team effort to succeed in Rio
As the USA set out to open the preparations for the Rio Olympics on Saturday in Los Angeles, head coach Geno Auriemma insists they will need to be ready
07/21	news	Minsk	Belarus finalise roster for Rio Olympics
Belarusian Basketball Federation has confirmed on Thursday that two new players have been added to the final roster for the Rio Olympics.
07/20	news	Belgrade	Dabovic-led trio joins Serbia in preparation for Rio
As EuroBasket Women 2015 champions Serbia continue the preparations for next month's Rio Olympics in their capital city of Belgrade, they received a major boost
07/19	news	Dakar	African champions Senegal confirm final roster for Rio
As Senegal enter the final phase of their preparations in the capital Dakar, head coach Moustapha has selected the 12 players for the Rio Olympics.
07/18	news	Beijing	Maher calls on China's 12 WOQT players for Rio Olympics
All 12 players who featured for China at last month's FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT) have been selected for the Rio Olympics
07/18	news	Atlanta	Spain lose Lyttle, Ndour likely to step in for Rio Olympics
Sancho Lyttle will not represent Spain at next month's Rio Olympics after suffering an injury to her right foot at the weekend.
07/18	news	Slovenia	France beat Turkey twice, remain undefeated in build-up to Rio Games
France keep on going from strength to strength ahead of next month's Rio Olympics.
07/15	news	Madrid	Mondelo finalises Spain's roster for Rio Olympics
Spain's head coach Lucas Mondelo was so pleased with his team's success at last month's 2016 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT) in Nantes, France, that...
07/13	news	France	France confirm final roster for Rio Olympics
France will be competing at the Rio Olympics with the same team that played at last month's FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT) in Nantes
07/13	news	Rio	Brazil get back to work, Souza and Santos to join over the weekend
A week after losing a three-game exhibition series against France, and following a short break, Rio Olympics hosts Brazil on Monday got back to work in Campinas
07/13	news	Colorado	USA Select Team to help World & Olympic champs prepare for Rio
An 11-player USA Select Team has been confirmed to help the World and Olympic champions prepare for the Rio Olympics.
07/12	news	Melbourne	Taylor aims for gold in Rio as Opals roster confirmed
Four years after being forced to sit out through injury, Australia's shooting guard Penny Taylor is set to make her Olympic comeback at Rio 2016.
07/12	news	Serbia	Maljkovic selects 15 for Serbia's final preparations ahead of Rio
Serbia have reconvened in the resort town of Zlatibor for the final phase of their preparations for the Rio Olympics.
07/12	news	Edmonton	Canada sweep China in three-game exhibition series
Canada on Monday completed a clean sweep of their three-game exhibition against fellow Rio Olympics-bound China in Edmonton.
07/10	news	Tokyo	Japan too good for Senegal in preparations for Rio Olympics
Japan on Saturday completed a three-game warm-up series sweep against fellow Rio Olympics Senegal thanks to a comprehensive 84-38 win in Tokyo.
07/06	news	Istanbul	Turkey get back to work, Nakkasoglu joins group
Two weeks after securing a place at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Turkey returned to work on Wednesday in Istanbul with a new player looking to earn a spot on the final...
07/05	news	Beijing	Sun Mengran can't wait to make Olympic debut in Rio
After starring for China at the 2016 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT) last month in Nantes, France, Sun Mengran feels she can't wait to make her Olympics...
07/05	news	France	Brazil take positives from three losses against France
Rio Olympics hosts Brazil on Monday concluded a three-game warm-up series against France with a 79-53 defeat at Salle Saint-Jean in Biarritz, in the Southern part of...
07/02	news	Dakar	Gaye selects 16 players for Senegal's trip to Japan
Senegal are set for a six-day trip to Japan as part of their Rio Olympics preparations, the team head coach Moustapha Gaye confirmed on Friday.
06/30	news	Madrid	Spain's Torrens anticipates every game will be like a final in Rio
Following Spain's success at the 2016 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT), Alba Torrens is urging teammates to get ready for the Rio Olympics battle
06/29	news	Melbourne	Blicavs and Bishop cut from Opals squad, WNBA trio to join in July
Both Sara Blicavs and Abby Bishop have been cut from Australia's preliminary squad for the Rio Olympics, Basketball Australia announced on Wednesday.
06/29	news	Toronto	Canada women resume Olympic preparations in Edmonton
Canada's women, their confidence buoyed by four wins in five games on a recent tour of Europe, start a "phase 2" camp in Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday as they


	Group	Team	Official Country	Official
Games By:

Olympics Men Basketball Schedule/Results (click score for box score, official to toggle photo)
Group Play
#	a/b	team 1	score	team 2	day/time		officials
01	a01	Australia	87-66	France	8/06	14:15	Maranho, bra	Anderson, usa	Pascual, phi
02	a02	China	62-119	USA	8/06	19:00	Seibel, can	Latisevs, lat	Radovic, cro
03	a03	Venezuela	62-86	Serbia	8/06	22:30	Christodoulou, gre	Duan, chn	Vazquez, pur
04	b01	Brazil	76-82	Lithuania	8/07	14:15	Viator, fra	Anderson, usa	Reyes, mex
05	b02	Croatia	72-70	Spain	8/07	19:00	Seibel, can	Latisevs, lat	Lottermoser, ger
06	b03	Nigeria	66-94	Argentina	8/07	22:30	Belosevic, srb	Javor, slo	Ryzhyk, ukr
07	a04	Serbia	80-95	Australia	8/08	14:15	Maranho, bra	Locatelli, bra	Ryzhyk, ukr
08	a05	USA	113-69	Venezuela	8/08	19:00	Viator, fra	Beker, aus	Javor, slo
09	a06	France	88-60	China	8/08	22:30	Gonzalez, esp	Pastusiak, pol	Vazquez, pur
10	b04	Spain	65-66	Brazil	8/09	14:15	Belosevic, srb	Javor, slo	Vazquez, pur
11	b05	Lithuania	89-80	Nigeria	8/09	19:00	Seibel, can	Lottermoser, ger	Panther, ger
12	b06	Argentina	90-82	Croatia	8/09	21:30	Christodoulou, gre	Anderson, usa	Reyes, mex
13	a07	Serbia	75-76	France	8/10	13:15	Ryzhyk, ukr	Latisevs, lat	Seibel, can
14	a08	Australia	88-98	USA	8/10	18:00	Christodoulou, gre	Gonzalez, mex	Lottermoser, ger
15	a09	Venezuela	72-68	China	8/10	21:30	Maranho, bra	Locatelli, bra	Radovic, cro
16	b07	Brazil	76-80	Croatia	8/11	13:15	Ryzhyk, ukr	Latisevs, lat	Vazquez, pur
17	b08	Nigeria	87-96	Spain	8/11	18:00	Anderson, usa	Duan, chn	Reyes, mex
18	b09	Lithuania	81-73	Argentina	8/11	21:30	Belosevic, srb	Javor, slo	Viator, fra
19	a10	China	68-93	Australia	8/12	13:15	Vazquez, pur	Peruga, esp	Radovic, cro
20	a11	USA	94-91	Serbia	8/12	18:00	Seibel, can	Locatelli, bra	Pastusiak, pol
21	a12	France	96-56	Venezuela	8/12	21:30	Maranho, bra	Lottermoser, ger	Pascual, phi
22	b10	Argentina	111-107 ot2	Brazil	8/13	13:15	Christodoulou, gre	Reyes, mex	Seibel, can
23	b11	Spain	109-59	Lithuania	8/13	18:00	Belosevic, srb	Latisevs, lat	Vazquez, pur
24	b12	Croatia	76-90	Nigeria	8/13	21:30	Anderson, usa	Beker, aus	Javor, slo
25	a13	USA	100-97	France	8/14	13:15	Ryzhyk, ukr	Javor, slo	Latisevs, lat
26	a14	Australia	81-56	Venezuela	8/14	18:00	Seibel, can	Peruga, esp	Radovic, cro
27	a15	Serbia	94-60	China	8/14	21:30	Gonzalez, esp	Locatelli, bra	Panther, ger
28	b13	Nigeria	69-86	Brazil	8/15	13:15	Belosevic, srb	Lottermoser, ger	Pascual, phi
29	b14	Spain	92-73	Argentina	8/15	18:00	Christodoulou, gre	Seibel, can	Vazquez, pur
30	b15	Lithuania	81-90	Croatia	8/15	21:30	Ryzhyk, ukr	Anderson, usa	Pastusiak, pol

Quarter-Finals
31	a/b	USA (a1)	105-78	Argentina (b4)	8/17	17:45	Belosevic, srb	Locatelli, bra	Lottermoser, ger
32	a/b	Australia (a2)	90-64	Lithuania (b3)	8/17	10:00	Anderson, usa	Pastusiak, pol	Seibel, can
33	b/a	Croatia (b1)	83-86	Serbia (a4)	8/17	21:15	Gonzalez, esp	Ryzhyk, ukr	Vazquez, pur
34	b/a	Spain (b2)	92-67	France (b3)	8/17	13:30	Reyes, mex	Javor, slo	Latisevs, lat

Semi-Finals
35	a/a	Australia	61-87	Serbia	8/19	18:00	Seibel, can	Latisevs, lat	Lottermoser, ger
36	b/a	Spain	76-82	USA	8/19	4:30	Christodoulou, gre	Locatelli, bra	Reyes, mex

Consolation and Final
37	b/a	Spain	89-88	Australia	8/21	10:30	Belosevic, srb	Anderson, usa	Vazquez, pur
38	a/a	Serbia	66-96	USA	8/21	14:45	Reyes, mex	Gonzalez, esp	Ryzhyk, ukr


	Group	Team	Official Country	Official
Games By:

Olympics Women Basketball Schedule/Results (click team for detail, score for box score, official to toggle photo)
Group Play
#	a/b	team 1	score	team 2	day/time		officials
01	a01	Turkey	39-55	France	8/06	11:00	Locatelli, bra	Beker, aus	Cuello, dom
02	b01	China	68-90	Canada	8/06	13:15	Gonzalez, esp	Julio, ang	Panther, ger
03	a02	Brazil	66-84	Australia	8/06	16:30	Belosevic, srb	Lasuik, can	Pastusiak, pol
04	a03	Belarus	73-77	Japan	8/06	19:45	Javor, slo	Boussetta, mar	Hwang, kor
05	b02	USA	121-56	Senegal	8/07	11:00	Maranho, bra	Al Bulushi, oma	Zouzou, civ
06	b03	Serbia	59-65	Spain	8/07	13:15	Vazquez, pur	Cuello, dom	Pastusiak, pol
07	a04	Australia	61-56	Turkey	8/07	16:30	Panther, ger	Lezcano, arg	Peruga, esp
08	a05	France	73-72	Belarus	8/07	18:45	Pascual, phi	Duan, chn	Mayberry, aus
09	b04	Spain	63-103	USA	8/08	11:00	Christodoulou, gre	Al Bulushi, oma	Radovic, cro
10	b05	Canada	71-67	Serbia	8/08	13:15	Lottermoser, ger	Hwang, kor	Mayberry, aus
11	a06	Japan	82-66	Brazil	8/08	16:30	Reyes, mex	Peruga, esp	Zouzou, civ
12	b06	Senegal	64-101	China	8/08	18:45	Lasuik, can	Boussetta, mar	Julio, ang
13	a07	Australia	89-71	France	8/09	11:15	Ryzhyk, ukr	Duan, chn	Hwang, kor
14	a08	Belarus	65-63	Brazil	8/09	14:30	Radovic, cro	Cuello, dom	Lezcano, arg
15	a09	Turkey	76-62	Japan	8/09	16:45	Latisevs, lat	Boussetta, mar	Pascual, phi
16	b07	China	68-89	Spain	8/10	11:15	Viator, fra	Cuello, dom	Lezcano, arg
17	b08	USA	110-84	Serbia	8/10	14:30	Pastusiak, pol	Beker, aus	Zouzou, civ
18	b09	Senegal	58-68	Canada	8/10	16:45	Panther, ger	Al Bulushi, oma	Julio, ang
19	a10	Belarus	71-74	Turkey	8/11	11:15	Peruga, esp	Hwang, kor	Julio, ang
20	a11	France	74-64	Brazil	8/11	14:30	Gonzalez, mex	Lasuik, can	Pascual, ph
21	a12	Japan	86-92	Australia	8/11	16:45	Panther, ger	Al Bulushi, oma	Lezcano, arg
22	b10	Serbia	80-72	China	8/12	11:15	Christodoulou, gre	Cuello, dom	Zouzou, civ
23	b11	Canada	51-81	USA	8/12	14:30	Viator, fra	Al Bulushi, oma	Mayberry, aus
24	b12	Spain	97-43	Senegal	8/12	16:45	Beker, aus	Boussetta, mar	Lezcano, arg
25	a13	Australia	74-66	Belarus	8/13	11:15	Lasuik, can	Duan, chn	Zouzou, civ
26	a14	Turkey	79-76 ot2	Brazil	8/13	14:30	Gonzalez, esp	Hwang, kor	Pastusiak, pol
27	a15	Japan	79-71	France	8/13	16:45	Radovic, cro	Julio, ang	Peruga, esp
28	b13	China	62-105	USA	8/14	11:15	Pascual, phi	Boussetta, mar	Lottermoser, ger
29	b14	Senegal	88-95	Serbia	8/14	14:30	Viator, fra	Hwang, kor	Pastusiak, pol
30	b15	Spain	73-60	Canada	8/14	16:45	Maranho, bra	Cuello, dom	Mayberry, aus
Quarter-Finals (8/16)
#	team 1		score	team 2		time	officials
31	a/b	Australia	71-73	Serbia	8/16	10:00	Viator, fra	Cuello, dom	Lasuik, can
32	b/a	Spain	64-62	Turkey	8/16	13:30	Maranho, bra	Lezcano, arg	Panther, ger
33	b/a	USA	110-64	Japan	8/16	17:45	Peruga, esp	Duan, chn	Julio, ang
34	a/b	France	68-63	Canada	8/16	21:15	Radovic, cro	Hwang, kor	Mayberry, aus

Semi-Finals (8/18)
35	a/b	France	67-86	USA	8/18	18:00	Pascual, phi	Duan, chn	Lasuik, can
36	b/b	Spain	68-54	Serbia	8/18	15:00	Maranho, bra	Beker, aus	Panther, ger

Consolation/Final (8/20)
37	a/b	France	63-70	Serbia	8/20	10:30	Peruga, esp	Panther, ger	Cuello, dom
38	b/b	Spain	72-101	USA	8/20	15:45	Viator, fra	Hwang, kor	Pastusiak, pol

Olympics Qualifiers Women Basketball Schedule/Results (in Nantes, France)
Group Play
#	grp.	team 1	score	team 2	date
01	d	Venezuela	59-77	China	6/13
02	b	Cameroon	64-75	Argentina	6/13
03	c	Belarus	71-60	Nigeria	6/13
04	a	Cuba	67-83	France	6/13
05	c	Nigeria	70-69	S Korea	6/14
06	d	China	43-77	Spain	6/14
07	b	Argentina	38-66	Turkey	6/14
08	a	France	70-52	New Zealand	6/14
09	c	S Korea	66-65	Belarus	6/15
10	a	New Zealand	62-64	Cuba	6/15
11	d	Spain	83-55	Venezuela	6/15
12	b	Turkey	72-46	Cameroon	6/15

Quarter-Finals (Olympic Qualifiers in bold)
#	grp.	team 1	score	team 2	date
13	d/c	Spain	70-50	S Korea	6/17
14	b/a	Turkey	71-45	Cuba	6/17
15	c/d	Belarus	70-84	China	6/17
16	a/b	France	90-53	Argentina	6/17

Final Qualifier Semi-Finals
17	a/c	Cuba	62-81	S Korea	6/18
18	b/c	Argentina	44-84	Belarus	6/18

Final Qualifier
19	c/c	Belarus	56-39	S Korea	6/19

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