2024 Summer Olympics: Basketball Preview

Men's 5x5 Tournament

History and Format

The men's 5x5 basketball tournament at the Summer Olympics has been a staple of the Games since its debut in 1936. In 2024, Paris will host the 21st edition of the event, which will take place from July 27th to August 11th.

The tournament format features 12 teams divided into two pools of six. Teams will play each other once within their pool, with the top four teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinal round. The knockout stage will determine the medalists.

Participating Teams

The following teams have qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics men's 5x5 basketball tournament:

• Argentina
• Australia
• China
• France
• Greece
• Italy
• Japan
• Mexico
• Slovenia
• Spain
• United States

The United States will enter the tournament as the defending champions, having won gold in 2020. Spain, Argentina, and France are among the top contenders to challenge the Americans.

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