American Players Abroad Elevate Women's Basketball in Paris Olympics

Dual citizenship and naturalization rules enable U.S. talent to boost international teams in historic Olympic debuts.

Alexis Peterson leads Germany's women's basketball team to its first Olympic quarterfinals appearance.
Serbia's Yvonne Anderson and Spain's Megan Gustafson also shine as key players for their adopted teams.
Gabby Williams' dual citizenship allows her to play for France, bringing pride to her family.
Nigeria's women's team, featuring several U.S.-born players, reaches the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time.
These athletes' contributions are inspiring young girls and boosting the profile of women's basketball globally.