Amanda Knapp
The men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, began on Saturday, July 27, and concluded on Sunday, August 11. The group stage of the tournament took place from July 27 to August 4, with the knockout phase commencing on August 6. The men's bronze and gold medal games were held on Saturday, August 10, with the United States men's team winning the gold medal.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Dates | 27 July – 4 August (group stage) |
| 6 August – 10 August (knockout phase) | |
| Teams | United States Men's Basketball Team |
| France Men's Basketball Team | |
| Serbia Men's Basketball Team | |
| Notable Players | LeBron James |
| Kevin Durant | |
| Stephen Curry | |
| Joel Embiid | |
| Nikola Jokic |
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What You'll Learn
The 2024 Paris Olympics schedule for men's basketball
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature some of the world's biggest basketball stars from the NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague, and NCAA. The men's basketball tournament will begin on Saturday, July 27, with group play ending on Saturday, August 4. The knockout phase will start on Tuesday, August 6, with the quarterfinals held on Thursday, August 8. The semifinals will be held the next day, with the bronze and gold-medal games taking place on Saturday, August 10. The final phase of the men's basketball tournament will be staged at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
The 3x3 basketball tournament will also feature eight teams competing in the men's event. Each team will consist of three players on the court and one substitute. The National Olympic Committees may enter only one four-player men's team.
The schedule for the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is as follows:
- Saturday, July 27: Tipoff for the group stage
- Saturday, August 4: End of the group stage
- Tuesday, August 6: Start of the knockout phase
- Thursday, August 8: Quarterfinals
- Friday, August 9: Semifinals
- Saturday, August 10: Bronze and gold-medal games
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The US men's basketball team roster
The US men's basketball team has a strong roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a mix of experienced players and young talent. The team is coached by Steve Kerr from the Golden State Warriors, who was an assistant coach for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Kerr is joined by assistant coaches Ty Lue, Mark Few, and Erik Spoelstra.
The team includes NBA stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid, who have all won the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. James, at 39 years old, is the oldest player on the team and the NBA career scoring leader. He has committed to playing in the Olympics and recruited other players to join the team. Durant, 35, is the career-leading scorer in US men's Olympic history and has competed in the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympics, winning three gold medals. Curry, 36, has won gold twice at the FIBA World Championships and is one of the top players in the NBA. Embiid has also been a standout player, with his improved performance contributing to the team's success.
Other players on the roster include Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, and Anthony Edwards, the team's youngest player at 22. The USA Select Team, which trains with the national team, is headlined by Cooper Flagg, an incoming Duke freshman with the potential to be the 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick.
The US men's basketball team in Paris is considered one of the best rosters since the 1992 Dream Team, with a combined eight MVP awards and seven Finals MVP awards. They are seeking their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, having won seven of the last eight gold medals since 1992, only taking bronze in 2004.
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Qualification for the Olympics
The host country, France, is automatically guaranteed a spot in the men's and women's tournaments. However, this is subject to a FIBA Central Board decision. In the event that the host country is not awarded a direct spot, the number of teams qualified through the regular process will be increased.
The remaining four countries were determined through the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) held in July 2024. These tournaments consist of two rounds: Pre-Qualifying Tournaments (FOPQTs/FWOPQTs) and Qualifying Tournaments (FOQTs/FWOQTs). A total of 40 teams competed in the FOPQTs, comprising 28 teams that participated in the previous FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers but did not qualify, and the 12 highest-ranked teams from those that did not advance to the second round.
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 was the first competition to offer a direct spot for the 2024 Olympics in the women's tournament, with the winner earning a quota place. The remaining 11 quota places for the women's tournament were determined through the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, with two rounds similar to the men's qualification process.
The Olympic draw for the 2024 Paris Games took place on March 19, 2024, with the seeding announced on March 15, 2024. The basketball competitions will be held from July 27 to August 11, 2024, with the group stage tipping off on July 27 and concluding on August 4. The knockout phase begins on August 6, with the gold medal game for men set for August 10 and the women's final on August 11.
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Previous performance of the US men's basketball team
The USA Basketball Men's National Team, commonly known as Team USA, is the most successful men's basketball team in international competition, winning medals in all twenty Olympic tournaments they have entered, including seventeen golds. The US men's teams have claimed gold in 12 of the 14 Olympic Games they competed in between 1936 and 2000.
The first US Olympic team to include National Basketball Association (NBA) players was in 1992. This team, known as the "Dream Team", dominated the competition and won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, winning all their matches. The US team continued their success by winning gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, defeating opponents by an average margin of 44 points.
However, the 2004 Olympic team faced several setbacks, including player withdrawals, and lost three games, ultimately settling for a bronze medal. This performance represented a record number of losses for the US in a single Olympic Games. The team earned the nickname "Nightmare Team" after a 92-73 defeat to Puerto Rico in their first game of the Athens tournament.
Following this disappointing result, USA Basketball implemented a long-term strategy to improve team cohesion and performance. Their efforts paid off, and the US men's basketball team returned to winning ways at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, claiming gold once again.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will see Team USA defend their title, with stars like LeBron James and A'ja Wilson leading the way. The men's basketball tournament will take place from July 27 to August 10, with the group stage ending on August 4, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal games.
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Where to watch the 2024 men's basketball matches
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature some of the world's biggest basketball stars from the NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague, and NCAA. The men's basketball tournament will begin on Saturday, July 27, and end on Saturday, August 10.
The preliminary 5x5 basketball matches will occur at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, with the final phase staged at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The 3x3 competitions will be played at Place de la Concorde.
The National Olympic Committees may enter only one 4-player men's team. Each team will consist of three players on the court and a single substitute. The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four during the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will consist of single-elimination games.
The bronze and gold-medal games for men will be held on Saturday, August 10. The exact schedule and locations of the matches are usually announced closer to the event, so be sure to check the official Olympic Games website or local listings for the most up-to-date information on where to watch the 2024 men's basketball matches.
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Frequently asked questions
The group stage of men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics started on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and concluded on Sunday, August 4. The knockout phase began on Tuesday, August 6, with the gold medal game for men set to be played on Saturday, August 10.
The U.S. men's basketball team opened up their Olympic campaign against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
The U.S. men's team played their first game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
The 2024 U.S. men's basketball team included NBA stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid, all of whom have won the NBA's MVP award.
You can watch the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics on TV channels like NBC and USA Network. The games will also be streamed on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms.
