FIBAHeritage Line3 days ago
The Chicago Sky rookie grew up in California and has played two FIBA events for Mexico. She was in the WNBA when Mexico reached two finals this summer, and next July's AmeriCup lands in the same season. The qualifying games that matter most come in early 2028, when the WNBA is off.
Victor Ashby · 4 min read
FIBAHeritage LineOct 18, 2026
The San Diego State guard was playing FIBA youth events for the Philippines before she turned 18, so she counts as a local. What kept her out of the World Cup qualifiers in March was a calendar that put them next to the college postseason.
Noor Haddad
FIBAFull Court PressOct 11, 2026
Japan came back from 15 down and led 82-81 on Miya Takeuchi's three with 3.7 seconds left. Ryan answered off the glass. Takeuchi was named MVP, and China beat Korea 106-69 for third.
Amara Diallo
FIBAFull Court PressOct 9, 2026
Australia beat China 78-59 after a 31-9 first quarter, and Japan beat Korea 80-43, in Friday's semi-finals in Seremban. Chinese Taipei took the last place at the 2027 U19 Women's World Cup by beating the Philippines 86-55.
Amara Diallo
FIBAFull Court PressOct 8, 2026
Korea held off Chinese Taipei 67-64 and China beat the Philippines 112-49 in Seremban. Friday's semi-finals are Japan v Korea and Australia v China, and the winner of Philippines v Chinese Taipei joins them at the 2027 U19 Women's World Cup.
Amara Diallo
FIBAFull Court PressOct 6, 2026
The Philippines came from 39-30 down at half-time to beat New Zealand 69-64 in Seremban and play China for a semi-final place on Thursday. Australia and Japan won their groups 3-0.
Amara Diallo
FIBAFull Court PressSep 20, 2026
Korea beat host Japan 67-57 in Nagoya to finish 6-0, while the Philippines had their worst finish and China missed the podium.
Amara Diallo
FIBAThe MarginSep 13, 2026
France made more threes and took as many free throws, and still lost the World Cup final 97-79. The United States won the third quarter 30-12 on two-point shooting, offensive rebounds and three extra possessions.
Hoopspire Staff
