Fifty nine in a row and two more to go for the U.S. women's basketball team, which dispatched Nigeria in Wednesday's quarterfinal to add one more to its gaudy Olympic winning streak and move one step closer to a historic eighth straight gold medal.
No one has been able to hang with Team USA for a full 40 minutes yet, but another challenge awaits in the semifinal round. Here's everything to know as the U.S. gets set to take the court again in Paris.
U.S. vs. Australia preview: How to watch, stream, start time, starting lineups and everything else to know
Who does the U.S. women's basketball team play next at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The U.S. is now on to the semifinals, where it will face an Australia squad that's been coming on strong as the Olympics progress.
What time does the U.S. women's basketball team play at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Tipoff of the U.S. vs. Australia is set for Friday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m. ET.
How do I watch the U.S. women's basketball team on TV at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of the U.S. women's basketball team will be shown on USA Network.
The full TV listings for basketball can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
How do I stream the U.S. women's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The complete basketball schedule, including TV listings, is also available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams are also available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Olympics apps.
| DATE/TIME | EVENT | STREAM |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 8/9 3-5p |
Women's Semifinal: USA vs. Australia | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 8/11 5:30-7:30a |
Women's Bronze Final 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 8/11 9:30a-12p |
Women's Gold Final 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
What is the women's basketball bracket at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The U.S. and Australia square off in one semifinal, with France and Belgium on the other side of the bracket.
What is the U.S. women's basketball team's projected starting lineup vs. Australia?
For the first time all Olympics, head coach Cheryl Reeve changed things up a bit. Diana Taurasi came off the bench against Nigeria, replaced by Jackie Young after Young's solid play in the win over Germany. And based on how things went, this five seems here to stay: Young was once again one of the best players on the floor. She would be joined by Chelsea Gray, Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
Who coaches the U.S. women's basketball team?
USA Basketball elected to run it back with the same coaching staff that led the to a gold medal at the 2022 FIBA World Cup, led by Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
| Name | Role | Team/Role |
| Cheryl Reeve | Head coach | Minnesota Lynx head coach |
| Mike Thibault | Assistant coach | Washington Mystics head coach |
| Kara Lawson | Assistant coach | Duke University head coach |
| Joni Taylor | Assistant coach | Texas A&M head coach |
What is the U.S. women's basketball team's head-to-head record vs. Australia?
The Opals are just about Team USA's oldest Olympic rival. These two teams have met in the knockout round in six of the last seven Olympics, with Rio 2016 the lone exception. The U.S. won all six of those meetings, plus group matchups in 1996 and 1984, to run its record against the Aussies to a perfect 8-0.