The FIBA basketball world cup was held in Germany. The tournament started on 4th September and concluded on 13th September.Team USA begun their road to the finals facing China ,Italy and Czech Republic at the group stages.
USA won their group that is Group D with 3 out of 3 victories. They beat China 94-61,then Italy with a small margin of 3 points 55-52 and then Czech Republic 105-64 . USA then made it to the quarter finals directly after the 3 wins where they faced Hungary and won by 108-56. These ensured them a spot at the semifinals where they faced the Spanish team which they won by 76-66 another masterclass from Breanna Stewart in the semifinals.
USA faced France in the finals which was thrilling but USA won by 97-79. The performance of Breanna Stewart in the finals that is she went double -double with 22 points ,10 rebounds and 4 Assist cemented her for the tournament MVP thus continuing in his successive career achievements. Jackie young was also a standout player for team USA in their ran for the basketball world cup.
France clinched the silverware and Spain finished third and clinched the bronze USA takes the Gold home.
