Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Men’s Basketball Roster, Tournament Preview, & Gold Medal Odds

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Even though the 2023-24 NBA season is firmly in the books, more basketball is on the way. The 2024 Summer Olympics are beginning in less than three weeks and, as always, will feature some of the best hoopers on the planet as 12 of the world’s countries duke it out for basketball supremacy.

Unsurprisingly, Team USA heads into this year’s tournament as one of the favorites to win it all. With future hall-of-famers like LeBron James and Stephen Curry leading the charge, it’s easy to see why Americans are confident in their country’s outlook this summer.

With so much to take in, though, Betting News is here to make life easier. Let’s take a look at the 2024 Team USA men’s basketball roster before diving into everything else you need to know about the tournament and gold medal odds.

Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Men’s Basketball Roster

Team USA Players

• Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
• Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
• Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
• Anthony Davis, C (Los Angeles Lakers)
• Kevin Durant, F (Phoenix Suns)
• Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
• Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
• Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
• Jrue Holiday, G (Milwaukee Bucks)
• LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
• Kawhi Leonard, F (LA Clippers)
• Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)

When it comes to this year’s men’s basketball roster, Team USA fans will see plenty of familiar faces. Bam Adebayo, Devon Booker, Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Kevin Durant were all on the roster that won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Additionally, this year marks LeBron James’ fourth Olympic appearance and his first since 2012. Anthony Davis (2012) also has international experience.

As for the newcomers, it’ll be interesting to see what Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards can accomplish on the global stage. It’s also the first time that Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid will represent the United States.

Team USA Coaching Staff

• Steve Kerr, head coach (Golden State Warriors)
• Erik Spoelstra, assistant (Miami Heat)
• Tyronn Lue, assistant (LA Clippers)
• Mark Few, assistant (Gonzaga)

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Summer Olympics 2024: Team USA Men’s Basketball Schedule

As usual, the 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament begins with a round-robin format between the three groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next round as well as the two best third-place countries. From there, the tournament will enter its knockout stage until one country is left standing to hoist the gold.

Here’s a look at the 2024 men’s groups, as well as Team USA’s upcoming schedule.

2024 Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball Groups

Group A

• Australia
• Canada
• Greece
• Spain

Group B

• Brazil
• France
• Germany
• Japan

Group C

• Puerto Rico
• Serbia
• South Sudan
• USA

Team USA Men’s Basketball Schedule 2024

• July 10: vs. Canada — Exhibition (Las Vegas)
• July 15: vs. Australia — Exhibition (Abu Dhabi)
• July 17: vs. Serbia — Exhibition (Abu Dhabi)
• July 20: vs. South Sudan — Exhibition (London)
• July 22: vs. Germany — Exhibition (London)
• July 28: vs. Serbia — Group Stage
• July 31: vs. South Sudan — Group Stage
• Aug. 3: vs. Puerto Rico — Group Stage

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Summer Olympics 2024: Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Odds

All 2024 Summer Olympics: men’s basketball gold medal odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Monday, July 8 at 11:28 a.m. ET. 

• Team USA (-450)
• Canada (+800)
• Serbia (+1000)
• France (+1000)
• Germany (+2500)
• Spain (+2500)
• Australia (+3300)
• Greece (+4000)
• Slovenia (+5000)
• Lithuania (+6600)
• Latvia (+15000)
• Italy (+25000)

To the surprise of no one, Team USA is BetOnline’s odds-on favorite to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Their -450 odds of winning the entire tournament carry an implied probability of 81.8%.

The United States tends to dominate men’s basketball more often than not as they have led all countries with 16 gold medals since 1936. In fact, the Americans have finished first in men’s basketball at seven of the last eight Summer Olympics — including each of the last four.

There isn’t a ton of value that comes with betting on Team USA, but it’s hard to see any country being that much of a threat. Sure, the likes of Canada and France won’t go down without a fight, but it’s also going to take a massive effort for either country (or anyone else) to overcome the Americans this summer.

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Summer Olympics: Last 5 Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Winners

• 2020: United States (1st), France (2nd), Australia (3rd)
• 2016: United States (1st), Serbia (2nd), Spain (3rd)
• 2012: United States (1st), Spain (2nd), Russia (3rd)
• 2008: United States (1st), Spain (2nd), Argentina (3rd)
• 2004: Argentina (1st), Italy (2nd), United States (3rd)

Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball FAQ

Where are the Summer Olympics?

• The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are being held in Paris, France. The basketball games will take place at Pierre Mauroy Stadium and Accor Arena.

When does men’s basketball begin at the Summer Olympics?

• The 2024 Olympics will open on July 26 with the men’s basketball tournament beginning on July 27. The gold medal game will take place on August 10.

How many countries are competing in the Olympic men’s basketball tournament?

• A total of 12 countries split across three groups will compete in the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournament.

Who won the last gold medal in men’s basketball?

• Team USA defeated France, 87-82, to capture the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.

How to bet on 2024 Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball

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