United States
IWBF zoneAmericas
CoachChristina Schwab
Paralympic Games
Medals Gold: 1988, 1996, 2004, 2008, 2016
Silver: 1992
Bronze: 1968, 1980, 2020
World Championships
Appearances7
MedalsGold: 1990, 2010
Silver: 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006
Bronze: 2014, 2022

The United States women's national wheelchair basketball team began in the mid-1960s. The first women's team to compete alongside men in the Paralympic Games was in the inaugural 1968 tournament. A few years later in 1977, a women's wheelchair basketball division was created in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA).

History

The United States women's national wheelchair basketball team began in the mid-1960s. The first women's team to compete alongside men in the Paralympic Games was in the inaugural 1968 tournament. A few years later in 1977, a women's wheelchair basketball division was created in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA).[1]

In December 2021, Trooper Johnson resigned as head coach of the women’s national team after current and former players alleged emotional misconduct.[2][3] He said he would cooperate with a United States Center for SafeSport investigation, and believed there would not be any findings.[2][3]

Roster

2022 Americas Cup for Women

United States Women's National Team - America Cup Roster[4]
Pos. No. Name Age (during tournament) Class. Pts Pts. Scored
3 Abigail Bauleke 20 1.5 2
4 Zoe Voris 23 3.5 21
5 Josephine DeHart 22 3.0 36
11 Amanda Willmore 1.0 11
13 Quinn Meyer 2.5 9
15 Rose Hollermann 26 3.5 102
20 Abigail Farrell 3.0 4
24 Lindsey Zurbrugg 23 2.5 71
34 Emily Oberst 4.5 22
40 Ranley Clayton 1.5 8
43 Bailey Moody 20 4.0 63
54 Ixhelt González 18 4.5 35

2020 Summer Paralympics

United States women's national wheelchair basketball team - 2020 Summer Paralympics roster
PlayersCoaches
No.NameAge – Date of birthPts.


1 Alejandra Ibanez 21 – (2000-01-26)26 January 2000 2.5 United States
3 Abigail Bauleke 20 – (2001-07-31)31 July 2001 1.5 United States
4 Zoe Voris 22 – (1998-12-04)4 December 1998 3.5 United States
5 Darlene Hunter 39 – (1982-04-16)16 April 1982 1.0 United States
7 Josie Aslakson 25 – (1995-09-14)14 September 1995 1.0 United States
8 Natalie Schneider 38 – (1983-02-11)11 February 1983 4.5 United States
15 Rose Hollermann 25 – (1995-12-25)25 December 1995 3.5 United States
21 Kaitlyn Eaton 27 – (1994-08-17)17 August 1994 1.5 United States
24 Lindsey Zurbrugg 22 – (1998-09-22)22 September 1998 2.5 United States
43 Bailey Moody 19 – (2001-11-16)16 November 2001 4.0 United States
54 Ixhelt Gonzalez 17 – (2004-06-01)1 June 2004 4.5 United States
55 Amy Spangler 30 – (1990-09-21)21 September 1990 2.0 United States
Head coach

Trooper Johnson

Assistant coach(es)
Amy Spangler, Adam Kramer
Legend
  • Age - describes age on 24 August 2021

2019 ParaPan American Games Team

Team USA at the 2019 Parapan American Games consisted of:[5]

Name Home town
Josie AslaksonJordan, Minnesota
Megan BlunkGig Harbor, WA
Abby DunkinNew Braunfels, TX
Kaitlyn EatonHouston, TX
Rose HollermannElysian, MN
Darlene HunterCommerce, MI
Alejandra IbanezSalt Lake City, UT
Bailey MoodyAlpharetta, GA
Rebecca MurrayGermantown, WI
Courtney RyanChula Vista, CA
Natalie SchniederOrd, NE
Lindsey ZurbruggPortland, OR
  • Coach: Trooper Johnson

References

  1. ↑ "HISTORY OF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL AND NWBA". nwba.org. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Inside The Athlete Uprising That Brought Down A Wheelchair Hoops Legend". Defector. February 24, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Azzi, Alex (December 10, 2021). "U.S. wheelchair basketball coach resigns after players allege emotional misconduct".
  4. ↑ "USA – Women". hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com. 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  5. ↑ "2019 Toyota Team USA Women's Roster Finalized". nwba.org. April 27, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.


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