Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese build chemistry with Team USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Team USA continues its FIBA World Cup campaign with a perfect 3-0 record, having successfully advanced through the group stage. During the tournament, WNBA stars Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings and Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream have drawn attention for their bond off the court. In a recent USA Basketball content series, Bueckers described their relationship as rooted in shared competitive mindsets and a mutual penchant for trash-talk. While the pair competes for different teams during the regular WNBA season, they currently occupy roster spots on the same national squad. Both players are expected to remain key contributors as the team moves forward in the tournament. The chemistry established between the two young stars serves as a focal point for Team USA as they look to maintain momentum in upcoming rounds of play.
- •Team USA advanced through the FIBA World Cup group stage undefeated.
- •Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese play for different WNBA clubs.
- •Both players wear jersey number five for the national team.
- •The two athletes feature regularly in USA Basketball social media content.
- 8:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We have a lot’ – Paige Bueckers gets real on ‘similarities and differences’ with Angel Reese
"Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese’s friendship has come into the limelight during this FIBA World Cup. The Dallas Wings star opened up about it in a recent interview.
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