Team USA players select Angel Reese as the squad’s top trash talker

During media sessions at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany, members of Team USA identified Angel Reese as the most frequent trash talker on the roster. Teammates including Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Aliyah Boston, and Paige Bueckers participated in the ranking. While Reese was the most cited player, some teammates also noted the trash-talking tendencies of Kahleah Cooper and Bueckers. The team is currently participating in the tournament after finishing group play with a 3-0 record in Group D. Following a victory against Czechia on September 7, 2026, the United States advanced to the single-elimination phase of the event. The team is scheduled to play the winner of the Japan-Hungary match on September 8, 2026, to determine their path in the upcoming bracket.

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