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Caitlin Clark scored 14 points and broke a USA record with 11 assists in her first FIBA World Cup game, leading Team USA to a commanding 94-61 victory over China. The rookie's flawless performance showed why she's considered a generational talent.
Nigerian basketball legend Sarah Ogoke has retired at 36 after becoming the only player in history to win five consecutive AfroBasket championships. The podiatric surgeon and mother balanced elite sports with medicine while helping establish Nigeria as Africa's basketball powerhouse.
Mali's women's basketball team made history by defeating European powerhouse Spain 82-73, marking their first-ever victory over a European nation at the FIBA World Cup. The stunning upset injected new excitement into the tournament and proved no team should be underestimated.
Nigeria's Junior D'Tigers swept every game at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers, earning their spot at the continental championship. Both the boys' and girls' U-18 teams will now represent Nigeria in Ivory Coast this August.
Nigeria's five-time champion D'Tigress basketball team announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France this March. The squad features 11 players from their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.
After missing most of the 2025 season with injuries, basketball star Caitlin Clark returned to lead Team USA to a perfect 5-0 record and earned MVP honors at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers. The Indiana Fever guard averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists per game in her senior team debut.
Former rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are now teammates dominating on the world stage. Their chemistry helped Team USA cruise to a 105-64 win over Czech Republic at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's basketball team just made history in Poland, defeating world No. 11 Italy for their first-ever FIBA 3x3 World Cup victory. After three tough losses, the underdogs rallied to finish strong and prove they belong on the global stage.
Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhász scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help Hungary win its first FIBA Women's World Cup game since 1998. The 71-67 victory over Nigeria ended nearly three decades of waiting for Hungarian basketball fans.
Team USA women's basketball crushed Czechia 105-64 to sweep their group and extend their FIBA World Cup winning streak to 33 games spanning 18 years. Six American players scored double digits in a dominant performance that erased doubts from their narrow win the night before. #
The NBA is bringing its game to Europe with a fresh competition launching within two years, hoping to capture the electric atmosphere of European soccer culture. Commissioner Adam Silver envisions passionate fans creating the same tribal energy that makes soccer matches unforgettable.
What started as a low-scoring outdoor game on clay courts in 1936 Berlin has exploded into a global phenomenon drawing billions of fans. The journey from 19-8 finals to the Dream Team shows how basketball united the world.
After eight months of injury setbacks limited her to just 13 WNBA games, basketball star Caitlin Clark is ready to wear a Team USA jersey for the first time. The NCAA's all-time scoring leader will compete in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
Four basketball players scattered across New Zealand went undefeated at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, crediting their genuine friendship as their secret weapon. In a sport where three of four players are always on court, their trust in each other has become unstoppable.
Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.
Nigeria's women's basketball team opened their World Cup qualifying tournament with a commanding 70-37 victory over Colombia in Lyon, France. The reigning African champions dominated the game with fierce defense and balanced scoring that left their opponents struggling to keep pace.
New Zealand's under-18 men's basketball team just punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a thrilling bronze medal finish in India. The young Kiwis defeated Korea 102-97 to cap off an impressive tournament run that continues their nation's rising basketball success.
Nigeria's women's basketball team faced a tough loss to South Korea but received an inspiring message to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Coach promoter Mark Igoche reminded the players that champions are made in how they respond to defeat.
Three Las Vegas Aces stars dominated the court in World Cup qualifying games, leading their countries to decisive victories. Team USA crushed Puerto Rico 91-48 while Spain topped Senegal 84-51.
Basketball legend Diana Taurasi gave her blessing as rising star Caitlin Clark wore the iconic Team USA #12 jersey for the first time. Clark earned MVP honors in her debut tournament, carrying forward a legacy two decades in the making.
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