Basketball Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the excitement that’s about to unfold. With the world’s top talent converging on the French capital, the stage is set for a thrilling tournament that will see the best of the best battle it out for Olympic gold.
The world’s top basketball players will gather in Paris for the 2024 Olympics
In the men’s tournament, a pair of players with University of Hawaii basketball ties are set to make their Olympic debuts. Akira Jacobs, a current Rainbow Warrior forward, has been named to Japan’s 12-member national squad, while former UH forward Zigmars Raimo will represent Latvia in the 3x3 competition. This marks the first time in over 50 years that UH has had a basketball Olympian, with the last being UH All-American Tom Henderson in 1972.
Akira Jacobs will represent Japan at the 2024 Olympics
Meanwhile, in the women’s tournament, the U.S. women’s basketball team is looking to extend its dominance on the international stage. With an eighth straight Olympic gold medal on their minds, the team will face off against the WNBA’s top talent in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game before heading to London for an exhibition match against Germany. The Americans will then kick off their Olympic campaign against Japan on July 29, followed by matches against Belgium and Germany.
The U.S. women’s basketball team is seeking its eighth straight Olympic gold medal
In other basketball news, Syracuse basketball is in the midst of a busy recruiting season. Four-star big man Matthew Gilhool recently narrowed down his list of potential colleges to seven, with Syracuse unfortunately not making the cut. However, the Orange staff remains optimistic about their chances with other top prospects, including four-star Asher Elson and five-star Chris Cenac Jr.
Matthew Gilhool is one of the top basketball prospects in the class of 2025
As the basketball world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, fans can expect a thrilling few weeks of action-packed competition. With the world’s top talent on display, this promises to be an Olympic tournament to remember.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to be a thrilling tournament
