Paige Bueckers leads Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is competing for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament opened on Sept. 4 with a 94-61 victory over China, featuring a debut performance from Bueckers alongside teammate Caitlin Clark. The United States secured another win on Sept. 7, defeating Italy 55-52 in a contest that marked the team's most challenging game of the tournament so far. Bueckers has established herself as a primary player for the United States, drawing attention for her play on the court and her prominence on social media. Her participation highlights her status as a recognizable figure within the WNBA and the international basketball.
- •Paige Bueckers debuted at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Sept. 4.
- •Team USA recorded a 94-61 win against China in the tournament opener.
- •The United States defeated Italy 55-52 on Sept. 7.
- •Bueckers plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Paige Blockers…’ Fans start new nickname for Paige Bueckers after she leads Team USA in blocks
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers Is Taking Over the Basketball World, One More Time
"Paige Bueckers is having quite the week. The Dallas Wings star helped Team USA open the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a dominant 94-61 victory over China on Sept. 4. Bueckers made her World Cup debut alongside Caitlin Clark and helped the United States immediately establish itself as the tournament favorite. Then came…
"With Paige Bueckers leading Team USA in blocks at the FIBA World Cup, fans have come up with a new name for the 6-foot guard. The Dallas Wings star came up with two huge blocks to help Team USA defeat the Czech Republic, while scoring 10 points and dishing out five assists.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:34 AM‘Paige Blockers…’ Fans start new nickname for Paige Bueckers after she leads Team USA in blocks
With Paige Bueckers leading Team USA in blocks at the FIBA World Cup, fans have come up with a new name for the 6-foot guard. The Dallas Wings star came up with two huge blocks to help Team USA defeat the Czech Republic, while scoring 10 points and dishing out five assists.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:45 AMPaige Bueckers Is Taking Over the Basketball World, One More Time
Paige Bueckers is having quite the week. The Dallas Wings star helped Team USA open the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a dominant 94-61 victory over China on Sept. 4. Bueckers made her World Cup debut alongside Caitlin Clark and helped the United States immediately establish itself as the tournament favorite. Then came…
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