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FIBA World Cup top 10 performers so far, ranked

The FIBA World Cup is underway, and six teams have already advanced to the quarterfinals: USA, Hungary, France, Belgium, Spain, and Germany. Team USA has the world’s most talented quad, headlined by veterans like Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Jackie Young, plus up-and-coming stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. But there have […]

FIBA World Cup top 10 performers so far, ranked

Here are the top 10 non-Team USA performers in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, ranked:

1. Emma Meesseman (Belgium) - A 3x WNBA Finals MVP, Meesseman averages 18.3 points, 8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game for Belgium. Their 3-0 record in Group Play, including a win over Australia, showcases her crucial impact.

2. Gabby Williams (France) - Williams leads all World Cup players in points per game with an average of 18.7 points on 58.8% shooting. She shoots 55% from three and averages 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. France will face Puerto Rico or China in the quarterfinals after a 3-0 record in Group Play.

3. Iyana Martin (Spain) - The 20-year-old guard is averaging 17.3 points on 56.2% shooting and 43.8% from three while adding 3 assists per game. Martin also became the first-ever under-21 player to score at least 20 points in back-to-back World Cup games.

4. Julie Vanloo (Belgium) - Belgium's second-most important player, Vanloo averages 16.3 points while shooting 51.4% from the field and 44.8% from three. She contributes 4 assists per game to Belgium's 3-0 Group Play record.

5. Marine Johannes (France) - One of France's veteran players, Johannes averages 17 points per game and shoots 52% from three. At 34 years old, she remains a crucial factor for France's medal aspirations.

6. Ezi Magbegor (Australia) - Australia's captain and leading scorer, Magbegor averages 15.7 points on 59.5% shooting. Despite Alanna Smith's injury, Magbegor becomes even more vital for Australia's chances.

7. Dorka Juhasz (Hungary) - Juhasz, despite struggling with the Minnesota Lynx, is dominant for Hungary, averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds per game. Her 15.3 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes during their game against Nigeria highlight her consistent performance.

8. Xu Han (China) - The New York Liberty center averages 17.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. With China's game against Puerto Rico on Wednesday, they could face France in the quarterfinals.

9. Sevgi Uzun (Turkey) - Despite Turkey's 0-3 record, Uzun led the World Cup in assists per game with 8.3 while tallying 17.7 points per night. Her 53% shooting from the field and 45% from three made her a standout performer.

10. Djeneba N'Diaye (Mali) - The only bright spot for Mali, who were eliminated from the tournament, N'Diaye averaged 17 points on 50% shooting through three games. Her 19-point performance against Spain was a crucial highlight of their World Cup run.

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