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Jewell Loyd

Loyd, a two-time WNBA champion, also plays professionally overseas during the offseason. She is known as the Gold Mamba, a nickname Kobe Bryant gave her when she turned pro, according to Sports Illustrated. This will be Loyd's first Olympic Games. Check out her USA Basketball profile here.

Age: 27

Current WNBA Team: Seattle Storm

Position: Guard

Instagram: @jewellloyd

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