Angel Reese and Sika Koné meet during FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Atlanta Dream teammates Angel Reese and Sika Koné held a brief reunion in Berlin during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Reese is representing Team USA in the tournament, while Koné played for Mali. Despite competing for different nations, the players connected during the international event, a moment highlighted by the WNBA on social media. Koné concluded her tournament run with Mali, which finished with a 1-2 record in group play, though she averaged a double-double of 16 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Reese helped Team USA secure a 3-0 record in the group stage, averaging 8.7 points and six rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. Both players are expected to return to the Atlanta Dream roster following the conclusion of their respective international commitments.
- •Angel Reese and Sika Koné represent Team USA and Mali respectively in Berlin.
- •Sika Koné averaged 16 points and 10.3 rebounds across three group-stage games.
- •Team USA finished group play undefeated with a 3-0 record.
- •Angel Reese posted 13 points and six rebounds in a win against Czechia.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese’s World Cup reunion with Dream teammate draws perfect WNBA reaction
"WNBA shares heartfelt Angel Reese moment during World Cup in Berlin between two friends.
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