NBC Sports announced on Wednesday that Big Ten announcer Noah Eagle will call play-by-play for Team USA basketball at the Paris Olympics this summer. The action kicks off in 100 days and NBC Sports is broadcasting Team USA games across their platforms, including NBC, Peacock and USA Network.
“I’m honored to be a part of the coverage for Team USA’s pursuit of gold on the hardwood. Both the men’s and women’s sides are loaded with star power and some of the most elite coaches the sport has ever seen,” Eagle said. “With the incredible NBC Olympic team alongside, I can’t wait for that first game to tip off.”
In the coming weeks, the network will announce the analysts and reporters for the Team USA games. Calling play-by-play for Team USA basketball is Eagle’s second NBC Olympics assignment. He called 3×3 basketball for NBC at the Tokyo Olympics. This past NBA season, he called select Brooklyn Nets games for YES Network and previously served as the radio voice of the Los Angeles Clippers for four seasons.
“Noah has excelled on many high-profile events, including as our lead Big Ten voice, and NBA and college basketball games. We are excited to hear him call Team USA’s quest for gold in both the men’s and women’s tournaments this summer,” said Rebecca Chatman, Vice President and Coordinating Producer, NBC Olympics Production.
Team USA Roster
The U.S. men’s national team will be led by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. He is making his Olympic head coaching debut. He’ll be joined by three assistants – Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few.
LeBron James — Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry — Golden State Warriors, Davidson
Kevin Durant — Phoenix Suns, Texas
Joel Embiid — Philadelphia 76ers, Kansas
Anthony Davis — Los Angeles Lakers, Kentucky
Devin Booker — Phoenix Suns, Kentucky
Anthony Edwards — Minnesota Timberwolves, Georgia
Jayson Tatum — Boston Celtics, Duke
Bam Adebayo — Miami Heat, Kentucky
Tyrese Haliburton — Indiana Pacers, Iowa State
Jrue Holiday — Boston Celtics, UCLA
The U.S. women’s team will be led by six-time WNBA champion coach Cheryl Reeve, though her roster has not yet been announced. Assisting her in Paris is Duke head coach Kara Lawson, Texas A&M head coach Joni Taylor, and 2019 WNBA champion head coach Mike Thibault.
TEAM USA Basketball Olympic Preliminary Round Schedule
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