Paige Bueckers sends Team USA message after Italy scare at FIBA World Cup
Bueckers and company will want to flush this one fast.
After Italy nearly derailed their chances, United States basketball star Paige Bueckers chose to focus on the positive aspects, while recognizing the team has some work to do in order to secure their fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup title. In an interview following the US's narrow 55-52 victory over Italy, Bueckers expressed how the early challenge was beneficial for the group in the long run. However, the World Cup finale looms looming on Sunday, making the context of "long run" somewhat ambiguous.
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