Chet Holmgren seeks Team USA roster spot for 2028 Olympic games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren expressed his desire to represent the United States at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old previously led Team USA to an 83-81 victory over a France squad featuring Victor Wembanyama at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup. The two players met again during the 2026 Western Conference finals, where the San Antonio Spurs eliminated Oklahoma City in seven games. Holmgren recorded 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game throughout that playoff series. He is considered a candidate for the future Team USA roster due to his rim protection and perimeter shooting capabilities. His potential inclusion in the Olympic program would offer a renewed international matchup against Wembanyama, who remains a central figure for the French national team.
- •Chet Holmgren stated he wants to represent the United States at the 2028 Olympics.
- •Holmgren previously defeated Victor Wembanyama in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup final.
- •The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games during the 2026 playoffs.
- •Holmgren averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds during the 2026 Western Conference finals.
- •NBC Sports lists Holmgren as a potential candidate for the 2028 U.S. Olympic roster.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Eyes Olympic Showdown With Victor Wembanyama
"Chet Holmgren has already experienced both sides of his rivalry with Victor Wembanyama. He beat the French star on the international stage as a teenager, then watched Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs end Oklahoma City’s championship defense this spring.Now, the Oklahoma City Thunder star has his sights set on an opportunity that could eventually […] The post OKC Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Eyes Olympic Showdown With Victor Wembanyama appeared first on HEAVY.
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