U.S. women's hoops team tries to find post depth

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- From Anne Donovan and Katrina McClain to Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson, the U.S. women's basketball team has always been able to wear down its opponents with its depth at the post.

Now with Leslie and Thompson retired from USA Basketball, the team finds itself trying to replenish the position.

The U.S. does return two very talented young and dynamic post players in Candace Parker and Sylvia Fowles from the 2008 Olympic team that won a gold medal in Beijing. Fowles led the Olympic team in scoring and rebounding and Parker, the 2008 WNBA MVP, was also a key contributor.

The two will be able to hold down the pivot for the next few Olympics, but finding complementary players will be key.

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