archivePaige Bueckers World Cup

BERLIN — The United States won its 31st consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup game on Friday, 94-61 over China at Max-Schmeling-Halle, in the first game the 2026 roster played together after two changes to it on Monday. Paige Bueckers scored 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting in 20 minutes, all of...

BERLIN — Paige Bueckers took jumpers from the foul line instead of driving at 7-foot-3 China center Zhang Ziyu on Friday, and the United States beat China 94-61 in its FIBA Women's World Cup opener at Max-Schmeling-Halle. Zhang, 19, finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 18...

BERLIN — Paige Bueckers went scoreless in the first half of the United States' 94-61 win over China on Friday and finished with 14 points, tied for the team high, in her FIBA Women's World Cup debut at Max-Schmeling-Halle. The Dallas Wings guard shot 6-of-9 from the field, 1-of-2 from...