FIBA requests hug from Paige Bueckers after Team USA's gold medal win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Paige Bueckers celebrated Team USA's 97-79 victory over France to win gold at the World Cup. FIBA acknowledged the celebration by requesting a hug on social media. Bueckers adjusted her playstyle for the national team, showcasing her versatility by contributing defensively. She returns to the Dallas Wings, who are in contention for playoff positioning, entering at 24-16 and aiming to improve their seeding.
- •Bueckers averaged 7.3 points and contributed defensively for Team USA.
- •USA claimed their fifth consecutive championship.
- •The Wings currently sit in eighth place in the standings.
- •Bueckers will take on a bigger role in Dallas' playoff push.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — FIBA has a playful request for Paige Bueckers after Team USA’s gold-medal celebration
"Paige Bueckers embraced a different role for Team USA, then drew an endearing request from FIBA after winning gold.
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