U.S. women win FIBA 3x3 World Cup on game-winning shot by LSU star
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team reclaimed the FIBA World Cup title, defeating Australia 21-20 on Sunday in Warsaw, Poland. LSU star Mikaylah Williams scored the game-winning basket with 28 seconds left, securing the U.S. its fourth world title. The team went undefeated in the tournament, last achieving this in 2014. This victory follows a quarterfinal exit for a U.S. team in the 2025 World Cup. The next World Cup is scheduled for 2027 in Singapore, with American players already preparing for future competitions, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- •Mikaylah Williams hit a game-winning shot with 28 seconds remaining.
- •U.S. women went undefeated throughout the tournament.
- •LSU's MiLaysia Fulwiley led the team with nine points in the final.
- •U.S. men were eliminated in the quarterfinals by France.
- •The next FIBA 3x3 World Cup will be held in Singapore in 2027.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Women's college basketball stars shine as Team USA wins FIBA 3x3 World Cup gold
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. women reclaim FIBA 3x3 World Cup title on LSU star's game winner
"Team USA won gold at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup thanks to a huge push from LSU and South Carolina women's basketball stars.
"The U.S. edged its longtime rival on a game-winner from an LSU star.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:54 PMWomen's college basketball stars shine as Team USA wins FIBA 3x3 World Cup gold
Team USA won gold at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup thanks to a huge push from LSU and South Carolina women's basketball stars.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:22 AMU.S. women reclaim FIBA 3x3 World Cup title on LSU star's game winner
The U.S. edged its longtime rival on a game-winner from an LSU star.
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