Angel Reese opens World Cup with nine rebounds in 17 minutes

Five came on the offensive glass

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

"Anything that goes up is mine." -Angel Reese Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Reese added five points and one block in the group-phase opener. She shot 2-for-4 from the field and 1-for-2 at the line.

Why it matters: Her work on missed shots created second-chance possessions in a compact role. The start carried recent praise for her rebounding and defense onto the international stage.

By the numbers: Reese's nine rebounds project to 19.1 per 36 minutes, with 55.6% coming on the offensive end. She finished with a plus-16 rating.

What to watch: Her minutes and offensive-glass work in the next group-stage game will show whether that opening role expands.

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@WNBA 2026-09-06T17:08:03.164245+00:00

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