Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is carrying the flag for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
The 23-year-old is also putting the Sky on the world stage. Reese is coming off a strong second WNBA season. She averaged 14.7 points, a league-best 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 2025.
The two-time All-Star will once again serve as the centerpiece for coach Tyler Marsh’s squad, looking to bounce back from a 10-34 campaign. With Team USA already 2-0 in qualifying, Reese is making her presence felt well beyond the WNBA.
WNBA: Angel Reese delivers double-double as Team USA routs Puerto Rico, Sky reacts
Team USA made easy work of Puerto Rico, 91-48, at the Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan on Thursday. Angel Reese came off the bench and delivered the only double-double of the game. The Sky star posted 10 points and 13 rebounds in 16 minutes, shooting 50 percent from the field while adding one steal and a block.
Team USA shared a graphic of Reese’s impressive stat line on social media.
“Double double on the big stage for Angel,” read Team USA’s statement.
The Sky wasted no time celebrating one of their own, reposting the image on their official Instagram Stories. Chicago had no words, choosing to simply share the post without any caption.
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Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting. Kelsey Plum added 12 points while Caitlin Clark chipped in eight.
Reese’s performance keeps Team USA rolling toward a strong showing at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin this September. The Americans remain unbeaten through two games in the qualifying tournament.
The outing also extends a strong run of form for Reese. Prior to joining Team USA, she turned in a solid Unrivaled stint with Rose BC.
With Team USA set to face Italy on Saturday, Reese figures to be a key presence in the frontcourt once again.
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