COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Basketball fans will have the chance to own game jerseys worn by each player from the 2008 men's and women's gold medal-winning Olympic teams when they are auctioned off by USA Basketball.

Fans will be able to bid on jerseys worn by the women's team in their victories over China on Aug. 11 and Spain on Aug. 15. The jerseys from the men's team will come from the USA Basketball International Challenge against Russia on Aug. 3 and Australia on Aug. 5.

"This is the first time we are giving fans the opportunity to own a piece of USA Basketball history," said USA Basketball executive director Jim Tooley. "The demand for game-worn jerseys has increased and owning the jerseys worn by their favorite players is a special opportunity."

The auctions will begin at 6:00 p.m. EDT on Sept. 15 and end at 9:00 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30. Fans can visit USABasketball.com or auctions.nba.com to bid.