- Team USA Basketball opens the Olympics on July 28 vs. Serbia.
- USA’s second group game is a rematch against South Sudan.
- A gold medal for Team USA would be their eighth in the last nine Olympics.
In search of their fifth straight basketball gold medal, Team USA begins their campaign on July 28.
The first game of Team USA’s schedule is arguably the most intriguing. To open, they’ll face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in Lille, France.
To close out the group stage, Team USA will battle South Sudan, who nearly captured an upset as 43.5-point underdogs in a tune-up match, and Costa Rica.
Here’s a look at the Team USA basketball schedule along with Olympics 2024 odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Team USA Basketball Schedule, 2024 Olympics
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| July 10 (Friendly) | Canada | W, 86-72 |
| July 15 (Friendly) | Australia | W, 98-92 |
| July 17 (Friendly) | Serbia | W, 105-79 |
| July 20 (Friendly) | South Sudan | W, 101-100 |
| July 28 | Serbia | |
| July 31 | South Sudan | |
| August 3 | Puerto Rico |
Team USA Basketball Roster 2024
| Player | NBA Team |
|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| Jrue Holiday | Boston Celtics |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| Derrick White | Boston Celtics |
When Are the Olympics 2024?
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin on Wednesday, July 24, and run until Sunday, August 11.
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics is slated for Friday, July 26, with the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, August 11.
When Do the Olympics Start 2024?
Competition begins on Wednesday, July 24, for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The opening day of competition features both rugby and soccer.
Along with those two sports, handball and archery feature on Thursday, July 25. Following the opening ceremony on July 26, the full slate of Olympic competitions begins on Saturday, July 27.
Where Are the 2024 Olympics?
This year’s summer Olympics take place primarily in Paris, France.
Some sports will feature across the rest of the country, though. For example, soccer will take place primarily in Paris at the Parc Des Princes and Stade de France, but will also feature at several other stadiums across the country.
Surfing is also unique in that it will feature in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia, thousands of miles away from Paris.
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