Ex-Hawkeye Megan Gustafson joins Spain’s Olympic women’s basketball team

It was made official Tuesday. Former Iowa National Player of the Year center Megan Gustafson was named to Spain’s Olympic women’s basketball team that will start play in Paris on July 28.

“Becoming an Olympian is something I have dreamt about my whole life,” said Gustafson. “And now being able to represent Spain in Paris is such an honor! (I’m) very grateful, excited, and ready to start this journey.”

The naturalized Spaniard debuted for the European nation in the 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in February, averaging a team-high 14.3 points over three games.

Spain will open preliminary round Group A play against China on July 28 before facing Puerto Rico on July 31 and Serbia on Aug. 3. Quarterfinals will be held Aug. 7, semifinal games are scheduled for Aug. 9 and the medal games will be played Aug. 11.

Gustafson is one of six members of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces competing in Paris. Four of her teammates are on the U.S. squad.

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