St. Louisan Napheesa Collier loved an enormous breakout efficiency on the FIBA World Cup on Thursday morning.
The previous Incarnate Phrase Academy All-American scored a game-high 19 factors to guide the USA to a 108–56 victory over Hungary within the quarterfinals in Berlin, Germany.
Collier additionally added seven rebounds and a blocked shot whereas making 9 of her 13 makes an attempt from the sector in simply quarter-hour. She set the tone early with 10 factors and three rebounds within the first quarter because the USA raced to a 29–12 lead. She was named Participant of the Sport for her efforts.
After struggling within the first two video games, Collier has rebounded with two robust outings as she has displayed the shape that has made her a perennial All-WNBA performer. She had 12 factors and 6 rebounds in a victory over Czechia on Tuesday.
The USA loved its most dominant efficiency of the competitors in enhancing to 4–0 within the World Cup. The staff shot 60 p.c from the sector and higher than 50 p.c from 3‑level vary.
Collier led a balanced scoring assault wherein 5 USA gamers scored in double figures.
Rhyne Howard scored 15 factors, whereas Jackie Younger, Kahleah Copper and Caitlin Clark added 10 factors every. Angel Reese added 9 factors and 6 rebounds. Clark led the staff with 9 assists.
The USA will advance to Saturday’s semifinals, the place it would face both Spain or Australia.
