Breanna Stewart Tops FIBA Women's World Cup Top 10 as 16 Teams Prepare for Berlin
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 2
Breanna Stewart Tops FIBA Women's World Cup Top 10 as 16 Teams Prepare for Berlin
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 2
Summary
Breanna Stewart was ranked the No. 1 player to watch ahead of the FIBA Women’s World Cup, with Team USA opening its title defense in Berlin on Sept. 4.
A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are out for health reasons, pushing Stewart and World Cup debutant Caitlin Clark into bigger roles for a U.S. team chasing a fifth straight crown.
Emma Meesseman of Belgium ranked No. 2, followed by France’s Gabby Williams and Clark, underscoring the depth of challengers Lawson said makes this the toughest World Cup yet.
The top 10 also highlighted host Germany’s Leonie Fiebich, Australia’s Ezi Magbegor, Japan’s Mai Yamamoto and China’s Han Xu as key threats across the 16-team field.