Women's Hoops Blog

Inane commentary on a game that deserves far better


Monday, August 30, 2004

Waiting another four years is even more difficult for the athletes.

"You put so much effort into winning and the last four years has been 'beat America', 'beat America,'" said Lauren Jackson, who had a difficult 4-for-16 game against Team USA. "And all of a sudden it's over again, the Olympics, everything you strive for, is over again."

LJ says the Opals will get them next time. Next time, maybe with something more like regular basketball uniforms -- we have probably seen the last of the unitard bodysuits. Aussie fans debate the merits.