Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes lead France at FIBA World Cup

France remains undefeated at the 2026 FIBA World Cup following victories against Hungary and South Korea. Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes, labeled a power couple by the broadcast team, led France to a 99-53 win over Hungary on Friday. Williams, Johannes, and Dominique Malonga each scored 17 points in the contest, with Malonga adding 10 rebounds. In the subsequent game against South Korea, Johannes recorded 17 points and Williams contributed 14 points. Despite the strong start to the tournament, Williams noted that the team has room for improvement and did not consider the performance against Hungary a perfect match. The duo continues to transition from their respective WNBA seasons, where Johannes plays for the New York Liberty and Williams competes for the Golden State Valkyries.

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