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Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese represent USA at 2026 FIBA World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:29 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese represent USA at 2026 FIBA World Cup

Summary

Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, marking the first time two Atlanta Dream players will compete together on this stage. Both players had a significant impact during the qualifying tournament earlier this year. The World Cup begins on September 4 in Berlin, where Team USA will face opponents including Czechia, Italy, and China. The Americans are in pursuit of their fifth consecutive World Cup title.

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•Howard and Reese are the first Atlanta Dream players to join Team USA for a World Cup.
•Howard averages 17 points per game and leads the WNBA in steals.
•Reese leads the league in rebounding and double-doubles during her first season with Atlanta.
•Team USA won the qualifying tournament in March to secure their World Cup spot.
•The World Cup runs from September 4 in Berlin, with USA facing Czechia, Italy, and China.

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