Locked On Women's Basketball

Note: This episode was recorded before USA beat Canada in 3x3 pool round on Friday afternoon.Host Jackie Powell is joined by SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell to break down what has stood out in Olympic women’s basketball. First, they discuss what they took away from Team USA’s 87-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday in 5x5. What is STEW’JA and why is it unique?Next, Noa explains where Team USA stands in 3x3. Can the Americans make it through to the next round? Later, Jackie and Noa preview why Group B in 5x5 (which includes Australia and Nigeria) is the one to watch this weekendThumbnail Photo Credit: Left to Right: Jesse D. Garrabrant- USA Basketball, Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports, and John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports.Links: Alexa Philippou on STEW’JAhttps://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40690785/aja-wilson-breanna-stewart-leaders-team-usa-womens-basketballNoa Dalzell recaps the USA’s win over Belgium for SB Nationhttps://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/8/1/24211466/team-usa-womens-basketball-vs-belgium-breanna-ste