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Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers prepare for FIBA World Cup with Team USA

9 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers prepare for FIBA World Cup with Team USA
Summary

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are training with Team USA ahead of the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The two players shared lighthearted banter during a promotional video in which they discussed trash-talking habits and past on-court matchups. Despite their competitive history in the WNBA, the pair indicated they are focused on team goals as they join a squad aiming for a fifth consecutive tournament title. Reese expressed a strong commitment to securing a gold medal during her debut with the senior national team. Team USA is scheduled to open group play against China this Friday. The team will follow the opener with matches against Italy and Czechia to conclude the initial stage of the tournament.

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Status Watch
  • •Team USA enters the tournament seeking a fifth straight FIBA World Cup title.
  • •Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers appear in a promotional clip discussing their competitive on-court history.
  • •Team USA begins group stage play against China on Friday.
  • •The squad faces Italy on Sunday and concludes group matches against Czechia on Monday.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Reveals What Drives Her After Team USA’s Dominant Win Over Hungary
  • 12:18 PMBleacher Report — USA vs. Hungary Box Score & Reaction for Clark, Reese from 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup KO Bracket - Bleacher Report
  • 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers And Other Team USA Stars Reveal Their Academic Backgrounds
  • 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese challenged Paige Bueckers at Team USA practice, and the response was priceless
What they're saying
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Angel Reese delivered an uncompromising message to critics following a hard-fought international victory that secured another prestigious gold medal for the nation. Intensity defined every moment on the court as the star forward overpowered international opponents, proving her elite competitive value. Global competition brought out peak performance from the talented roster during the championship showdown [...]

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Angel Reese has an unexpectedly interesting academic background. As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, a fun activity revealed the scholastic attainment of some of its stars. The official X handle of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup recently shared a video featuring eight Team USA stars discussing their educational backgrounds. [...]

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Team USA has advanced to the semifinals after a thumping 52-point victory over Hungary in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Impressive performances from bench players Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese were key to helping the Americans reach 108 points. Reese, especially, was really defensive on the floor, which caught the attention [...]

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