Hooping for another country can be side door to the Olympics

Serbia's Yvonne Anderson (12) shoots against Spain during a women's basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

France's Gabby Williams shoots during a women's basketball practice at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Spain's Astou Ndour (45) celebrates past Serbia's Jelena Brooks (9) during their win in a women's basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spain's Astou Ndour (45) celebrates a play during a women's basketball game against Serbia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

France's Gabby Williams laughs with teammates during a women's basketball practice at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)