“Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been taking over for Team USA during the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The guard duo is currently two of the three leading scorers of Team USA this tournament.
Bueckers is averaging 10.6 points and 2.2 assists per game, while Clark is averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 assists. Both players are averaging at least 50.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Both have been pivotal to the squad’s success throughout the tournament.
Team USA closed out its campaign on Tuesday with an 84-70 win over Spain. The Americans finished with a perfect 5-0 record to win Group A.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers lead the way for Team USA
Team USA has been dominant in this qualifying tournament. They finished the tournament first in points per game with 95.8. Team USA also has the highest plus-minus with +210.
As for Bueckers, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year has found a running mate in Clark. The sharpshooting WNBA guards scored a total of 111 points this tournament. They found their touch and rhythm as the tournament progressed.
The official Instagram account of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup showcased the connection between the two stalwarts. On the Instagram post, they shared a highlight between Bueckers and Clark.
The post shared the caption “When Paige calls, Caitlin answers 📞”
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The post highlights the development between the two as Bueckers set up Clark for a quick three in transition.
Clark, Bueckers and the rest of Team USA will now turn their attention to the World Cup. They have a lot of momentum on their side, which they will look to carry over to Berlin, Germany, in September.
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