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The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to start in a few days with participating teams all vying to bring home the gold medal. Teams such as the USA and France are eyeing redemption, following their disappointing performances in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. With several top-tier talents and stars present, this is shaping up to be the most competitive international tournament ever.
According to the International Olympic Committee's official rule book, there is no particular age limit in the competition. The minimum age requirement is set to 13, while there are other countries with an age limit of 16 or 18.
Countries like the USA, Brazil, and South Sudan, are included in the 13+ age bracket while France, Serbia, and Greece have an age requirement of 15 and above. The 18+ age bracket includes Colombia and Indonesia.
Who are the three youngest and oldest players set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball?
Basketball has always been one of the most highly-anticipated sports during the Olympic Games. With its rich history of electric matchups and prominent stars, there's no wonder it has garnered a strong reputation all over the world.
So who are the youngest and oldest participants in this year's Olympics?
Khaman Maluach, a 17-year-old from South Sudan, is the youngest basketballer at the 2024 Olympics. He is followed by Bilal Coulibaly, a 19-year-old shooting guard from France who played for the Wizards last season.
Akira Jacobs, 20, will play for Japan alongside Lakers' Rui Hachimura and former Nets forward Yuta Watanabe.
41-year-old Marcelino Huertas is the oldest basketball player in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He played two seasons with the Lakers from 2015 to 2017, averaging 3.9 points on 40.9% shooting, including 25.0% from beyond the arc, and 3.1 assists per game.
After Huertas is Spain's 39-year-old Rudy Fernandez, who played three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers (2008 to 2011) and one season with the Denver Nuggets (2011-12).
Meanwhile, LeBron James will represent USA Basketball as a 39-year-old. He is fresh off his 21st NBA season, where he averaged 25.7 points on 54.0% shooting, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game with the Lakers.
