United States has both men 's and women 's Olympic basketball . Legendary center Victor Olajuwon played in the ` ` Dream ##er '' Luis Scola was in Argentina team which snapped U.S. gold in 2004 . WNBA star Lisa Leslie won three straight gold medals for U.S .. from 2006 - 2008 .
United States has dominated men 's and women 's Olympic basketball . Legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon played in 1996 `` Dream Team '' Luis Scola was in Argentina team which snapped U.S. domination in 2004 . WNBA star Lisa Leslie won four straight gold medals for U.S..from 1996-2008 .