There’s a sneaky good team in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
The FIBA World Cup is underway, and the United States women are once again the heavy favorite to walk away with the gold medal. The US hasn’t lost in the World Cup since 2006, and this year’s roster is stacked with both veteran and up-and-coming talent. Their biggest threat has long appeared to be France, […]
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is currently underway in Berlin, Germany, and the United States women are the clear favorites to win the gold medal. However, Belgium has emerged as a formidable underdog team in the early stages of the competition. While the US and France have been dominant forces, Belgium’s impressive performances have caught the attention of basketball fans and analysts alike.
Belgium’s standout player has been Emma Meesseman, who led Belgium to victory over Australia with an outstanding 22-point, 10-rebound, and 8-assist performance. Julie Vanloo and Julie Allemand also made significant contributions with 12 points, 5 assists, and 11 points, 7 assists respectively. Despite Belgium’s roster having only three active WNBA players, Meesseman and Vanloo were both former WNBA players, and Meesseman remains a former WNBA Finals MVP.
Belgium’s impressive run in Group Play has included victories over Turkey (89-75) and Puerto Rico (76-64). The team’s strong early performance suggests that they could be a serious contender for a medal at the World Cup. While the US and France remain the top favorites, Belgium’s impressive showing in the early stages of the tournament makes them a team to watch for any basketball enthusiast.
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