Team USA is still on top of the basketball world … but the gap is getting smaller. 👀
Chiney Ogwumike and Ashanti Plummer break down what Team USA learned from its run to another FIBA World Cup gold medal, including how Kara Lawson can better integrate the experienced veterans with the “Young & Turnt” group ahead of LA 2028.
They also give flowers to the international stars who made this tournament so competitive, including Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga and Marine Johannès, while explaining why France could be an even bigger problem for Team USA in 2028.
🇺🇸 What Team USA Must Fix Before LA 2028
Chiney explains why blending the veteran group with Team USA’s younger stars could be the biggest challenge moving forward.
🌎 Is the Rest of the World Catching Up?
France, Spain and other international contenders continue to close the gap and make the road to gold increasingly difficult.
🔥 Gabby Williams Is Becoming a Problem
Chiney and Ashanti react to Gabby’s huge World Cup and why her impact goes far beyond the box score.
🇫🇷 Why France Could Be Even Better By 2028
Dominique Malonga, Marine Johannès and Gabby Williams give France a core capable of pushing Team USA again.
🥇 Ashanti’s Gold Medal Moment in Berlin
Ashanti shares the unforgettable moment Paige Bueckers let her wear her gold medal after Team USA’s win.
0:00 Team USA’s biggest lesson moving forward
2:22 How Team USA can better blend its veterans and young stars
3:17 The rest of the world is catching up
4:22 Gabby Williams’ incredible World Cup
6:47 Why France is coming for Team USA
8:33 Marine Johannès deserves more attention
9:34 Team USA wins its fifth straight World Cup gold
10:21 Ashanti’s special gold medal moment in Berlin
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