The Golden Run: Team USA's Gold Medal Gallery
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- The 2009 WNBA MVP and all-time Olympic 3-point record holder was on fire in Rio, knocking in 33 treys for an Olympic tournament record, including a record six triples vs. Serbia on August 10th.
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- Moore earned her second gold medal ranking second in team scoring at 12 ppg, including 15 vs. France to advance to the gold medal game.
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- The 2012 WNBA MVP flashed a brilliant scoring touch in Rio, shooting 55.9 percent overall for 9.6 points per game.
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- The 2015 WNBA MVP continued her basketball ascension, fitting in with scoring, rebounding and passing, highlighted by an 11-point, six-rebound, three-assist outing vs. Japan on August 16th.
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- Aptly noted her for defense, McCoughtry also made her mark on offense, evidenced by her 9.4 points per game in Rio.
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- Despite hurting her knee vs. Japan, Team USA’s floor general returned for the gold medal game and led the group with 4.4 assists a game, running the offense like few others can.
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- In taking home her fourth gold, ‘Catch’ made her mark as Team USA’s veteran leader, a fitting ending to one of the most decorative careers in basketball.
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- A big multi-stat contributor, Fowles’ 5.6 rebounds per game ranked second for Team USA, with her 9.1 points placing her fifth. She also got to the line more than any other U.S. player (25 times).
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- Griner’s presence proved so formidable for Team USA, she alone recorded more blocks (11) than any whole team that opposed her.
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- Augustus’ presence proved reliable for Team USA. She shot 56 percent overall and ranked T-3rd on the team in assists.
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- In her first Olympics, ‘Stewie’ made her mark with well-rounded efficiency, shooting a team-leading 73.3 % from the field.
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- When Sue Bird sat, Whalen made sure Team USA didn’t skip a beat. The savvy vet shot 55.3% in Rio, improving on her current 52.3% clip with the WNBA defending champion Minnesota Lynx.
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