Despite giving so much to the U.S. national team, she may be watching both teams compete from home. Ogwumike’s appeal is based on the governing body’s regulations which allow exceptions “in the interest of the development of basketball.” Nigeria is currently ranked No. Ogwumike, 31, has been part of U.S.A. Basketball for nearly half her life. of the 2020 Olympic qualifying tournament, was second on Team USA in scoring and rebounding from 2019-20 and attended every Team USA training camp the past several years. Many believed she should have made the Olympic team in 2012 and 2016.

Source: International New York Times July 16, 2021 18:11 UTC