Russia's Becky Hammon (9) is defended by Canada's Kim Smith, left, and Natalie Achonwa, right, during the first half of a preliminary women's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London.
Russia's Becky Hammon (9) is defended by Canada's Kim Smith, left, and Natalie Achonwa, right, during the first half of a preliminary women's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. Eric Gay, Associated Press
By Deseret News, Gregory Rose, For the Deseret News

The University of Utah women's basketball team is well-represented in this year's Summer Olympics in London.

Two former Utes, Shona Thorburn and Kim Smith, and current Ute player Michelle Plouffe are members of the Canadian women's basketball team.

This video, courtesy of Utah Athletics, Canada Basketball and JI Films, wishes the three Utes luck as they compete in London.

Video: Utah women's basketball well-represented in 2012 Summer Olympics

University of Utah women's basketball well-represented in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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