Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart prepare for FIBA World Cup opener

Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart are training with Team USA ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup opening game against China. The tournament appearance marks the first time the two players will share the court as teammates. While they have faced each other multiple times in the WNBA, their head-to-head history features a 5–1 record for Stewart’s New York Liberty. Reese expressed enthusiasm regarding the opportunity to play alongside a veteran who has secured multiple Olympic gold medals and league titles. Stewart remains a centerpiece for her WNBA franchise, entering the international competition with season averages of 20.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

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