UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez learned while leading Mexican team
When Gabriela Jaquez noticed three of her UCLA teammates passionately representing Serbia and Germany during Olympic qualifiers, she was motivated.Emily Bessoir and Lina Sontag qualified…
Brandon McCoy keeps contributing at FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
Already ranked among the top three high school basketball players from the class of 2026, Brandon McCoy of St. John Bosco is having a summer…
Cameron Brink thrilled she will compete in Paris Olympic Games
Before USA Basketball 3x3 national team director Jay Demings officially offered Cameron Brink a spot on the Paris Olympics teams, she was in tears. “Oh…
Australia’s Opals advance to Paris Olympics after thrashing Germany 85-52 in qualifying tournament
In short: The Opals have defeated Germany 85-52 to qualify for their 10th Olympics, where they will be chasing their sixth medal.All 12 Opals scored…
Germany beat Serbia to win first-ever FIBA basketball World Cup | Basketball News
Germany have won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title by beating undermanned Serbia 83-77 in a slugfest of the two European powerhouses in Manila.…
How dark horses Serbia, Germany reached the 2023 FIBA World Cup final | Basketball News
Manila, Philippines – Most fans and experts had predicted a “North-American” basketball World Cup final, with the USA and Canada both built on NBA stars.…
Germany stuns United States 113-111 to reach men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup final
Germany has shocked the United States 113-111 in Manila to reach its first men's FIBA Basketball World Cup final, where it will face Serbia. Key points:Andreas…
Boomers end FIBA World Cup campaign with 100-84 win over Georgia
The Boomers have beaten Georgia 100-84, ending their FIBA World Cup campaign on a high, despite missing the chance to win a medal.Key points:Patty Mills…
Austin Reaves scores 15, U.S. secures second-round berth in FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines — The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They’re going to the tournament’s second round. An…
‘Basketball mecca’: FIBA World Cup passion spikes in co-hosts Philippines | Basketball News
Manila, Philippines – As the 2023 FIBA World Cup kicked off in the Philippines, co-hosts of the championship along with Indonesia and Japan, on Friday,…
U.S. shakes off slow start to win FIBA World Cup opener
MANILA, Philippines — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the U.S. shook off a slow start to beat New…
Australia defeats Finland in opeing FIBA World Cup match
Patty Mills has led the Boomers to an opening-day win at the FIBA World Cup, defeating Finland by 26 points.Key points:Australia had a sluggish start,…
Australia’s Boomers beat Venezuela 97-41 in FIBA Basketball World Cup warm-up match, as guard Chris Goulding leaves game with knee problem
Chris Goulding has sent a scare through the Boomers' camp after hurting his right knee in Australia's 97-41 dismantling of Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena.Key…
Lakers’ Austin Reaves to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup
A summer in which he’s expected to sign a multiyear contract worth, at minimum, $51 million became more memorable for the Lakers’ Austin Reaves as…