As expected, former University of Tennessee stars Tamika Catchings and Kara Lawson were added to the roster for the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team.
They, along with DeLisha Milton-Jones, complete a team that already included former Lady Vols All-American Candace Parker.
Catchings, Indiana Fever star, would have been picked on the original team if not for an injury that sidelined her for the first part of the WNBA season.
Lawson plays point guard for the Sacramento Monarchs and has played with the U.S. team through most of its exhibition tour.
Word was leaked of the selections Wednesday, but it was made official on the USA Basketball web site Thursday.
“I’m thrilled that Tamika, DeLisha and Kara have been added to the team,” said USA head coach Anne Donovan. “Tamika is such a complete player and a tenacious defender who will add much to our already strong Olympic team. DeLisha’s international and Olympic experience is sure to further fortify our inside game. Kara’s extensive experience training with the national team these last several years has made her a perfect selection. “
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Comments » 4
LadyVolsEighTimes writes:
Congrats Lady Vols, and the rest of you as well, (even Kara).
I won't say a Gold Medal is in the Bag, but it surely has to be close to that. Get Tamika and Sylvia Foweles back to 100%, and this is a Super Deep Team.
MillisaAnn writes:
Congrats to Kara and Tamika!!! Go USA!!! :) :) :)
andefromtn#212139 writes:
Congratulations to Kara, Tamiks and DeLisha. All three are strong players and should meld well with the already selected players. The US team has an outstanding chance to bring home gold.
volboy81#211803 writes:
maybe we can have another "Tennessee to Tennessee to Tennessee for three!" like they
did in Candice's debut with L.A. when her, Spencer and Bobbitt did it!
GO LADY VOLS!! GO U.S.A.!!
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