Young US stars ignite World Cup opener win over China
USA Basketball opened the FIBA Women’s World Cup with a 94-61 win over China in Berlin as Caitlin Clark (14 points, 11 assists, no turnovers) and Paige Bueckers led the way for the next generation, with Rhyne Howard adding 14 points as the ‘young and turnt’ crew made an immediate impact; China’s Zhang Ziyu battled inside with 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Li Yueru’s missing passport kept her from Berlin and news of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s looming departure added off-court chatter.
