
Team USA Dominates Group Stage at Women's World Cup: Player Grades Revealed
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Team USA concluded the group stage of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record after a decisive 105-64 victory over Czechia. Following a narrow win against Italy, the Americans have now achieved 33 consecutive World Cup victories and will face either Hungary or Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Caitlin Clark highlighted the team’s growing chemistry, stating, "We were much better on the offensive end... played with a lot more pace tonight."
Player Grades:
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Jackie Young: A+
Young’s performance against Italy was crucial, scoring 10 points and leading the team in consistency with 11.3 points per game. -
Paige Bueckers: A
Bueckers impressed in her debut, averaging 10.3 points and leading in field goal percentage at 59.1%. -
Breanna Stewart: A-
Despite a rough game against Italy, Stewart rebounded with a standout performance against Czechia, averaging 10.3 points and dominating on the boards with 8.3 rebounds per game. -
Angel Reese: A-
Contributing effectively with 8.7 points per game, Reese has been a reliable force on both ends of the court. -
Caitlin Clark: B+
Leading in assists with 6.3 per game, Clark showcased her talent despite a rough outing against Italy. -
Rhyne Howard: C+
Howard started strong but struggled in subsequent games, needing to regain her shooting form. -
Napheesa Collier: C-
After a slow start, Collier found her rhythm against Czechia, averaging 7.3 points. -
Aliyah Boston: C-
Boston has yet to make a significant impact, averaging just 5.3 points per game. -
Chelsea Gray: D+
Gray’s performance has been disappointing, averaging only 3.7 points and struggling to find her footing. -
Kahleah Copper: D
Copper has been underwhelming, scoring 16 points over three games. -
Sonia Citron: Incomplete
Citron showed promise in limited minutes with 10 points against Czechia. -
Kiki Iriafen: Incomplete
Iriafen contributed seven points and 11 rebounds in her limited time on the court.
As Team USA prepares for the knockout rounds, they will need to build on their strengths and address weaknesses to continue their quest for gold.
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