The French national team had a field day against Nigeria and set the record for the most three-pointers made in a single game in the history of the Women's World Cup: 22. It had previously been set by Japan in this same edition.
With Team USA holding a three-point lead and Italy in possession with seconds left in regulation, Zandalasini tried to create space from Jackie Young near the top of the 3-point line.
Sophie Cunningham’s popularity continues to grow even while the WNBA is on pause for the FIBA World Cup, and the Indiana Fever guard has now reacted to a rally held in her honor.
If there was ever any beef between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, it’s safe to say the World Cup is helping smooth over any tension that may have existed between the two players.
Paige Bueckers left many in awe during Team USA’s first game of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but her interaction with China’s Zhang Ziyu quickly became one of the most talked-about moments. The 7-foot-3 center towered over Bueckers, who couldn’t hide her surprise and even used her hand to emphasize the huge height difference. The moment caught FIBA’s attention too, as the organization shared photos of the pair, including a cartoon version, and jokingly asked Bueckers to “spill the conversation.” Ziyu seemed just as amused, leaning down to hear Bueckers better as the Wings guard appeared eager to get answers to her questions.
For much of the past two years, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been defined by rivalry. From their unforgettable NCAA championship clash to countless WNBA battles, the two stars have become central figures in the growth of women’s basketball.
Team USA may be preparing for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but Angel Reese and several of her teammates still found time to have some fun before the competition begins.
Team USA is ready to tip off the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, with the players already in Germany preparing for the highly anticipated tournament.
For years, they starred in one of the most talked-about rivalries in women's basketball, fueling expectations about what could happen when the two stars meet at the FIBA World Cup.