The Standard Still Wears Red, White and Blue
Team USA was tested, trailed France by 14 and faced its biggest challenge of the tournament. Then the Americans responded, winning 97-79 to capture a fifth consecutive World Cup and prove the standard still wears red, white and blue.
Team USA Went 3–0, But the Group Stage Revealed More Than Its Record
Team USA finished group play 3–0, but the record only tells part of the story. From dominance against China, to a scare against Italy, to a strong response against Czechia, the group stage revealed both the ceiling and vulnerabilities of this U.S. team.