The Opening Ceremonies for the 2015 Pan American Games on July 10 saw the 12 members of the U.S. women’s basketball team and their coaches walk into the Pan Am Dome as a part of a U.S. delegation that lists a total of 625 athletes.

Following three days of trials that featured 51 athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 12-member roster for the 2015 U.S. Pan American Women’s Basketball Team today was announced and features seven players who have won at least one gold medal with USA Basketball.

Just a few weeks ago, Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer was taking on the University of Connecticut's Moriah Jefferson and Breanna Stewart on college basketball's biggest stage - the NCAA National Championship game. This weekend, all three players are among 51 of the nation's top collegians who are competing for a roster spot on either the U.S. Pan American Women's Basketball Team or the USA Women's World University Games Team.

“My expectation for the weekend is definitely some tough competition,” stated Louisville’s Mariya Moore. “Every day is going to be a battle.” Moore was not kidding when she made that statement.