Angel Reese Issues Warning After Team USA Defeats Hungary 108-56

Angel Reese has emerged as a key defensive contributor for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, especially in the absence of A’ja Wilson. She averaged 8.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and one block during the group stage, then added nine points and six rebounds in a 108-56 quarterfinal victory over Hungary. After a 105-64 win over Czechia, Reese warned that the knockout stage leaves no room for improvement later, saying the team must be ready now or risk going home, with a gold medal as its sole objective. Team USA advanced to the semifinals and remains in contention for a fifth consecutive World Cup title, while Reese’s rebounding and physical defense have strengthened her candidacy for major defensive honors. Reese has also described representing the national team as a dream come true and thanked supporters watching from home.