France’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone
Two years ago, Gabby Williams walked off the court fighting tears after her French women’s basketball team narrowly fell to the United States women at the Paris Olympics. Williams put forth a heroic effort, pouring in 19 points and a near-game-tying shot that, upon review, was a made two-pointer rather than the three-pointer France needed […]
In the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup hosted in Germany, France has been showcasing an impressive performance. Last year, the French women's team narrowly missed a chance for redemption after falling to the United States at the Paris Olympics; Gabby Williams scored 19 points in that match, and upon review, her two-pointer was initially ruled as a three-pointer. This year, however, the French team seems poised to avenge that loss.
The French team has dominated their opponents thus far, prevailing over Hungary, Korea, and Nigeria. In their opening game, France trounced Hungary 99-53, followed by a 95-69 victory over Korea. In a thrilling match against Nigeria, France secured a 55-point win. Gabby Williams was particularly impressive, scoring 25 points, including 6 rebounds and 4 assists, alongside her teammates Janelle Salaun and Marinne Johannes.
While the French women's team is facing formidable opponents such as the United States and Spain, their roster is stacked with talent. The team boasts 8 WNBA players, including Pauline Astier, Valeriane Ayayi, Leila Lacan, Carla Leite, Dominique Malonga, Janelle Salaun, Gabby Williams, Marieme Badiane, Romane Bernies, Aminata Gueye, and Migna Toure.
Six of these players start the game, with Malonga, Astier, Leite, and Johannes coming off the bench. Malonga and Astier have been recognized for their performances, with Malonga becoming a WNBA All-Star and Astier a candidate for the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
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