Team USA went undefeated in the group stage of the Paris Olympics’ 5×5 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday, capping off their campaign with a commanding 84-57 victory over Germany. With this win, the Americans have secured the top spot in Group C as they head into the knockout phase.
Despite their overall success, there’s a statistic that’s catching fans’ attention and fueling debate about the team’s backcourt performance.
As noted by StatMamba, “The starting guards for Team USA have 4 total points in the Olympics (2/12 FG • 0/7 3PT).” This startling stat was recorded before the game against Germany. Over the course of two games, starting guards Diana Taurasi and Chelsea Gray managed only four points on 16.7 percent shooting.
Their performance on Sunday was similarly underwhelming, with the duo scoring zero points on 0-of-4 shooting.
While Team USA has maintained a perfect record despite Taurasi and Gray’s struggles, the ongoing debate about Caitlin Clark’s omission from the team continues to heat up. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are voicing their frustration, questioning why Clark wasn’t selected.
“‘And they said Caitlin Clark wasn’t ready! 😆’” one fan tweeted, challenging the notion that Clark wasn’t up to par for Team USA.
