Team USA will continue its quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal when it faces Nigeria in the quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon.
The Americans rolled to a 3-0 record in the group phase, finishing atop the Group C standings while outscoring the opposition by a total of 58 points. Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson have been the most dominant duo in the tournament, combining for 27 points in Team USA's most recent win over Germany.
Nigeria, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the feel-good stories of the entire Olympics. In clinching a quarterfinal berth, Nigeria became the first African country to advance to the Olympic quarterfinals in men's or women's basketball. Nigeria beat both Australia and Canada on its way to a 2-1 record in the group phase.
In their most recent matchup with Nigeria, the Americans cruised to a 100-46 victory during Olympic qualifying. Jewell Loyd was the leading scorer in that blowout win with 18 points in just 17 minutes.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know in order to watch Team USA vs. Nigeria, including the start time for the quarterfinal game.
What time is USA vs. Nigeria women's basketball today?
- Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
USA vs. Nigeria is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The quarterfinal matchup will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris.
What channel is USA vs. Nigeria women's basketball on today?
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
The quarterfinal game between USA and Nigeria will air nationally on the USA Network. Fans can also stream the game on Peacock, as well as Fubo , which offers a free trial.
Team USA women's basketball schedule at 2024 Olympics
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 29 | USA 102, Japan 76 | — | — |
| Aug. 1 | USA 87, Belgium 74 | — | — |
| Aug. 4 | USA 87, Germany 68 | — | — |
| Aug. 7 | USA vs. Nigeria | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
USA Olympic women's basketball roster
| Player | Team |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx |
| Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces |
| Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury |
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty |
| Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm |
| Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces |
| Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty |
| Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury |
| Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun |
| A'ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces |
USA Olympic women's basketball coaching staff
| Coach | Team |
| Cheryl Reeve | Minnesota Lynx |
| Mike Thibault | Washington Mystics |
| Kara Lawson | Duke University |
| Joni Taylor | Texas A&M |
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