Apr 5, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma speaks to the media after defeating the Syracuse Orange 82-51 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Five-time defending gold medalist the United States unveiled a veteran-laden Olympic women's basketball team on Wednesday that will head to the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games seeking a sixth straight crown.
There will be no lack of experience on a squad that boasts nine returning gold medalists led by three-time Olympic champions Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings and Diana Taurasi.
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