Episode Details

Team USA is headed to the FIBA World Cup semifinals after its most dominant performance of the tournament, a 108–56 win over Hungary!

In today’s episode of Chiney Today, Chiney Ogwumike and ESPN Senior Researcher Jason Joseph break down what made Team USA so effective, including the versatility of Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the team’s transition attack, and the chemistry developing between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Chiney uses some new technology to explain where Team USA still has room to improve, including defensive breakdowns and potential rotation changes as the competition gets tougher.

Plus, France continues to roll and has moved ahead of Team USA in the FIBA rankings. Chiney and Jason discuss why Gabby Williams and France have looked like the best team in the tournament so far and whether a Team USA vs. France championship matchup could be on the way.

IN THIS EPISODE:

-Team USA dominates Hungary 108–56 and advances to the semifinals

- Napheesa Collier + Breanna Stewart lead USA’s Best Game Yet

-Chiney breaks down Team USA’s offensive versatility on the telestrator

- Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese continue building chemistry

-Why Team USA may need to adjust its rotations in the medal rounds

-Defensive issues with Team USA still need to be cleaned up

-Why France has overtaken Team USA in the FIBA rankings

-Gabby Williams and France emerge as Team USA’s biggest threat

-Could Team USA vs. France be the World Cup championship matchup?

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Timestamps:

-0:00 Intro 

-1:42 USA dominates in win vs. Hungary

-4:29 Breaking down plays where Breanna Stewart went to work!

-7:23 Breaking down plays where Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese shifted the game

-14:00 The young stars provide options for Team USA

-17:15 Team USA has some areas to tighten up

-19:18 Are France and Team USA on a collision course?

-23:40 Goodbye

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