Twelve WNBA stars were named to the 2016 Women’s Olympic basketball team live on Good Morning America on Wednesday morning.
Three-time Gold medalists Diana Taurasi, Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird will captain the veteran squad. Reigning WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne and two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner join the team for the first time:
• Seimone Augustus (Minnesota Lynx)
• Sue Bird (Seattle Storm)
• Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever)
• Tina Charles (New York Liberty)
• Elena Delle Donne (Chicago Sky)
• Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx)
• Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury)
• Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta Dream)
• Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx)
• Breanna Stewart (University of Connecticut)
• Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury)
• Lindsay Whalen (Minnesota Lynx)
Five of head coach Geno Auriemma’s former players were named to the squad, including 21-year-old WNBA rookie Breanna Stewart.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker was left off the roster.
I'm very disappointed @Candace_Parker wasn't selected to the USA Basketball Women's Olympic Team.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2016
I feel @Candace_Parker is the best all around women's basketball player in the world!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2016
I was surprised & disappointed to be left off the 2016 USA Olympic Team. But I wish all the members of the team GOODLUCK in Rio. #Gold
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) April 26, 2016
