U.S. Women's Basketball Team Prepares for Defensive Challenges at Paris Olympics

The U.S. women's basketball team faces challenges in building defensive chemistry ahead of the Paris Olympics with limited practice time. Despite their scoring ability, the team must develop trust and understanding for effective defense. Their first test is against Japan, which employs a unique perimeter play style.

The U.S. women's basketball team is gearing up for the Paris Olympics, facing the challenge of developing defensive chemistry with limited practice time.

While the roster is packed with scoring talent, Coach Cheryl Reeve emphasized the need for trust and understanding to enhance their defensive play. The first test comes on Monday against Japan, a team known for its perimeter play.

Players like Brittney Griner, A'ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart will need to adapt defensively, with Griner expressing readiness for the challenge. In their last Olympic encounter, the U.S. team defeated Japan 90-75, with Griner achieving a record-breaking 30 points in a gold medal game.