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Message: [QUOTE="UConnCat, post: 3620377, member: 15"] Well, Belgium may not yet be a force in women's international basketball, but the team made tremendous strides 2 years ago at the World Cup and that was largely because of Emma Meeseeman. After not qualifying for the 2014 World Cup or the 2016 Olympics, Belgium not only qualified for the 2018 World Cup but also finished 4th (after the US, Australia and Spain). Belgium crushed France in the quarterfinals by 21 points but lost to Team USA in the semis and the host team Spain in the 3rd place game. Belgium actually beat Spain in Group play. Emma was the 2nd leading scorer in the tournament and made the all-tournament team. I attended the World Cup and Emma was fantastic and Belgium was the most exciting team to watch in the entire tournament. If Belgium can develop some young players to give Emma some help, Belgium can become a force. The strides the Belgian team made at the last World Cup was largely on the back of Emma Messeman. [/QUOTE]