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Basketball has been a sport in the Olympics for men since 1936, with women's basketball making its debut in 1976. The United States has been the most successful country in Olympic basketball, with the men's team winning 17 out of 20 tournaments and the women's team winning 10 out of 12 tournaments. The sport was first introduced at the Olympics in 1904 as a demonstration event and became an official Olympic sport in 1936. 3x3 basketball was introduced at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, with eight teams competing in both the men's and women's events. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, featured 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 basketball competitions, with countries qualifying based on their performances at the FIBA World Cup and other FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments. The United States, Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico were among the teams competing in the men's 5x5 tournament, while the United States also aimed to improve their performance in the 3x3 version of the sport, in which they had not yet won a medal.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Dates | 27 July to 11 August |
| Venue | Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, Bercy Arena in Paris |
| Teams | 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 |
| Team size | 12 players |
| Number of teams competing | 8 |
| Number of games in group stage | 3 |
| Team qualification | Based on performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments |
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What You'll Learn
Basketball's Olympic history
Basketball has a long history at the Olympic Games, dating back to its very invention in the late 1800s in the United States of America. The sport was first introduced at the Olympics as a demonstration event in 1904, and it became an official medal sport for men in 1936. The United States men's basketball team has dominated the sport since its inclusion in the Olympics, winning 17 gold medals, including seven consecutive titles from 1936 to 1968.
Women's basketball made its debut at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, with the Soviet Union claiming the first gold medal. The United States women's team has been incredibly successful, winning 10 gold medals, including eight consecutive titles from 1996 to 2024. The rules and format of Olympic basketball have evolved over time, with the introduction of 3x3 basketball tournaments in 2020, and the inclusion of professional NBA players since 1992, with the iconic "'Dream Team'" making their debut that year.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature both 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 basketball competitions, with countries qualifying based on their performances at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and other FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments. The United States men's and women's teams are expected to continue their dominance in Paris, with the men's team seeking to regain the gold medal after their loss to Argentina in 2004.
The popularity of basketball at the Olympics has contributed to its global appeal, with the sport now being one of the most-watched in the world. The success of the U.S. "Dream Team" in 1992 is often cited as a pivotal moment in the sport's history, attracting foreign recruits to the NBA and inspiring a new generation of players and fans. The format and rules of Olympic basketball have also evolved, with the introduction of group phases and single-elimination tournaments to determine medal winners.
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Men's basketball
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, featured both 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 basketball competitions for men and women. The 3x3 basketball tournament featured eight teams competing in both the men's and women's events. The National Olympic Committees were allowed to enter only one 4-player men's team and one 4-player women's team. The 5x5 basketball matches occurred at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, with the final phase taking place at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
The USA Men's Basketball Team, the defending champions, were allocated to Group C, alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. The USA team faced Canada in the first of five exhibition games before the 2024 Olympics. The team also held a training camp in Las Vegas and played exhibition matches against Australia, Serbia, South Sudan, and Germany.
The format for the 5-on-5 basketball tournament began with the Group Phase, where each team played three games against other countries in their group. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, advanced to the Final Phase, an eight-team, single-elimination tournament to determine the gold, silver, and bronze medals.
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Women's basketball
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 basketball competitions for both men and women. The 3x3 basketball tournament will feature eight teams competing in both the men's and women's events. The National Olympic Committees may enter only one 4-player women's team, with three players on the court and one substitute. The 5x5 basketball matches will occur at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, with the final phase staged at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
The United States men's basketball team has been very successful at the Olympics, winning 17 of the 20 tournaments they've participated in, including seven consecutive titles from 1936 to 1968. However, the 3x3 version of the game has not been as successful for the American men, who have yet to win a medal. The 3x3 tournament in Paris was dealt a blow when Jimmer Fredette, the newly appointed managing director of 3x3 basketball for Team USA, was injured early in the competition.
The format for the 5-on-5 tournament begins with the Group Phase, where each team will play three games against other countries in their group. The top two finishers in each group, along with the two best third-place teams, advance to the Final Phase, a single-elimination tournament to determine the gold, silver, and bronze medals. The United States men's team will be in Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico.
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3x3 basketball
The game is played with three players on each team on a half-court setup with one hoop and backboard. It is a fast-paced, high-scoring variation of traditional full-court basketball, with a maximum playing time of 10 minutes. The first team to reach 21 points wins; if neither team has reached 21 points by the end of the 10 minutes, the team with the higher score is declared the winner.
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which was held in 2021, saw the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympic Games. Latvia won the men's gold medal, while the United States claimed the women's title. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will be the second time that 3x3 basketball will be featured at the Games, with eight teams competing in both the men's and women's events.
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5x5 basketball
Basketball has been a sport in the Olympic Games for men since 1936. It was first shown at the Olympics in 1904 and featured as an unofficial demonstration event in 1904 and 1924. Women's basketball made its debut in 1976. The United States is the most successful country in Olympic basketball, with the men's team winning 17 out of 20 tournaments and the women's team winning 10 out of 12 tournaments.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature 5x5 and 3x3 basketball competitions for the second time, after 3x3 debuted at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The 5x5 basketball matches will take place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, with the final phase staged at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The Group Phase will see each team play three games against other countries in their group, with the top two finishers in each group, plus the two best third-place teams, advancing to the Final Phase. The Final Phase is a single-elimination, eight-team tournament to determine the gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The United States men's basketball team will compete in Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. The women's tournament will also feature eight teams, with each country entering one 12-player team. The specific format and groups for the women's tournament have not been announced yet.
The 3x3 basketball tournament will also feature eight teams competing in men's and women's events. Each country can enter only one 4-player team, with three players on the court and one substitute. The 3x3 tournaments do not include a Group Stage, and all eight teams will begin with Pool Play, where each squad plays each other in a round-robin format.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, basketball will be in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Both men's and women's teams will compete in 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 tournaments.
Basketball was first included in the Olympics in 1904 as a demonstration event. It became an official Olympic sport in 1936, with the first official men's tournament taking place that year. Women's basketball debuted at the Summer Olympics in 1976.
The countries that have qualified for the 2024 Olympic basketball tournaments did so based on their performances at the 2023 FIBA World Cup or by winning FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments in August 2023. The United States men's team, the defending champions, were allocated to Group C, while hosts France were drawn into Group A or B.
