As a semi-related news item, the Terps, who were highly ranked most of the season, dropped out of the top 16 in yesterday's reveal. As a result, they lost the opportunity to host the first 2 rounds. That's a big blow to their fans.
I watched some of the first 2 games for the U.S. I thought Paige looked really good, including working really hard on defense. She is already an elite pro player.
Paige started and had 16/4/3, as the leading scorer in 21 minutes. She was a team best +25 and 22 in efficiency.
In the Hungary v. Canada game, Dorka led her team with 13, but they lost by 22. Kia had 7, and Liya had 8.
https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-qualifying-tournament-villeurbanne-france/games/128157-FRA-PHI#boxscore
Box score for France. Malonga had 21 points; Gabby had 3 blocks.
Paige had 9/4/3/1 off the bench in 14 minutes. I thought she looked good.
Clark had 17 and 12 dimes, also off the bench. Rhyne Howard was the leading scorer, with 21. Team shot 17-31 from deep. Paige was 1-3; Clark was 4-5...
Some more of interest:
Hidalgo: .481/.250/.835. Her 3-point percentage is a career low.
Miles: .487/.352/.844.
Tessa Johnson: .461/.441/.813
Raven Johnson: .506/.402/.833 All are career highs by a fair amount for her.
Latson: .493/.319/.793
Harmon: .453/.409/.738
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