Arizona Stars to Shine: Athletes to Watch in Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29

11 Olympians from Arizona, including four members of the Phoenix Mercury, will compete in the Paris Olympics on Monday. Here’s who you need to watch.

PARIS, France — An action-packed day awaits Arizona athletes at the Paris Olympics with 11 competitors representing the state.

Arizonans will showcase their talents in basketball, beach volleyball, swimming, and skateboarding on Monday.

Here’s everyone to keep an eye on:

Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, and Brittney Griner, Women’s Basketball:

A trio from the Phoenix Mercury will represent Team USA as they face Japan. Diana Taurasi, chasing her sixth Olympic gold, is joined by Kahleah Copper, a first-time Olympian, and Brittney Griner, a three-time Olympian. The Americans aim for an unprecedented eighth straight gold medal.

Rebecca Allen, Women’s Basketball:

Before Team USA steps onto the court, Mercury forward Rebecca ‘Bec’ Allen will play for Australia against Nigeria at 2 a.m. Arizona time. Allen, participating in her second Olympics, has helped Australia secure its place in Paris and is led by former Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello.

Promise Amukamara, Women’s Basketball:

Facing Allen will be Arizona State alumnus Promise Amukamara, representing Nigeria. Amukamara, drafted by the Mercury in 2015, boasts a storied career including a state championship and nine years in the NFL by her brother Prince. Now, she aims to lead Nigeria to victory.

Jagger Eaton, Men’s Skateboarding:

Mesa’s Jagger Eaton, after a delay, competes in men’s street skateboarding. Eaton seeks his second Olympic medal after earning bronze in Tokyo. Prelims and finals will unfold outside Place de la Concorde starting at 3 a.m. Arizona time.

Chase Budinger, Men’s Beach Volleyball:

Former University of Arizona basketball player turned beach volleyball star, Chase Budinger, will debut in Olympic play. Budinger teams up with Miles Evans to face France at 7 a.m. Arizona time.

Regan Smith, Women’s Swimming:

Ex-Arizona State swimmer Regan Smith will compete in the women’s 100-meter backstroke. Smith, a world record holder, seeks her first Olympic gold after earning three medals in Tokyo. Preliminary heats start at 2:13 a.m., and the final is on Tuesday.

Bente and Lieke Rogge, Women’s Water Polo:

Sisters Bente and Lieke Rogge, representing the Netherlands, will play against China at 9:30 a.m. Arizona time. Fresh off a victory against Hungary, the duo will aim for continued success in the pool.

Mia Rycraw, Women’s Water Polo:

Playing for host nation France, former Sun Devil Mia Rycraw aims for her first Olympic victory after a loss to Spain. France faces Italy at 5 a.m. Arizona time.

Blaire McDowell, Women’s Water Polo:

Driver Blaire McDowell will make her Olympic debut with Canada against Hungary at 11:05 a.m. An ASU alum, McDowell seeks to leave her mark on the international stage.

Team USA:

Here’s a list of every event Team USA will be competing in on Monday:

Gymnastics: Men’s team final
Badminton: Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s singles
Women’s basketball
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball
Boxing: men’s 93kg+ and women’s 60kg
Canoe Slalom: Men’s canoe single
Mountain Bike: Men’s cross country
Equestrian: Team eventing and individual eventing
Fencing: Women’s sabre and men’s foil
Women’s field hockey
Judo: Men’s 73kg
Rowing: Men’s single sculls
Women’s rugby sevens
Sailing: Women’s windsurfing, men’s skiff, women’s skiff, and men’s windsurfing
Shooting: Men’s trap and women’s 10-meter air rifle
Skateboarding: Men’s street
Swimming: Women’s 400-meter individual medley, women’s 100-meter backstroke, men’s 800-meter freestyle, men’s 200-meter freestyle, men’s 100-meter backstroke, women’s 100-meter breaststroke, and women’s 200-meter freestyle
Table Tennis: Women’s singles
Tennis: Women’s singles, men’s doubles
Triathlon: Men’s individual

Arizona Sports:

Phoenix hosts four major professional teams; the Cardinals, Suns, Mercury, and Diamondbacks. State Farm Stadium and Footprint Center are prominent venues, along with Desert Diamond Arena housing the Rattlers. Phoenix Rising FC represents in soccer.

Major events in Phoenix include the Fiesta Bowl, WM Phoenix Open, NASCAR’s Championship Weekend, and the Cactus League Spring Training.