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While the Men’s Senior National Team has been getting all the ink for their shot at redemption in these Olympics, the women's team is following a similar script in Beijing after netting a disappointing bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Check out a special extended First Five for all 12 members of the 2008 Olympic squad.

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