Five-time Olympic champion Deanna Taurasi was selected Sunday to be part of the U.S. national team that will compete in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament this week in Belgium.
Taurasi is one of seven former Olympians on the roster. She will be joined by Arielle Atkins, Nafeesa Collier, Jewell Lloyd, Kelsey Plumb, Brianna Stewart and Jackie Young. Additionally, 2022 World Cup champion Carlea Copper, Sabrina Ionescu and Alyssa Thomas will also be part of the team.
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