U.S. OUTLOOK: Two golds are expected, though the men are in more danger of being upset, having placed sixth at the 2002 worlds. On a break from the WNBA season, the women are fighting injuries and fatigue.
Men
Gold
U.S.
Silver
Serbia & Montenegro
Bronze
Lithuania
The U.S. is 109-2 in Olympic play since basketball was added in 1936.
Women
Gold
U.S.
Silver
Russia
Bronze
Australia
The U.S. is 31-1 in Olympic play dating back to 1976.