Jackie Young scores 18 as USA wins fifth straight World Cup

Young added 6 boards, 5 assists and 4 threes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

Jackie Young (18p, 6r, 5a, 4 3s) and @usabasketball capture their fifth straight @FIBAWWC title 🏆 She is the first play Via @NBA on X

What happened: Jackie Young had 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and four 3-pointers as USA Basketball won its fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup title. The 97-79 win over France finished another gold run for the Americans in Berlin.

Why it matters: Young also became the first player with FIBA Women's World Cup gold, 3x3 Olympic gold, 5x5 Olympic gold, plus WNBA, NCAA and high school state championships. The result keeps USA Basketball's long international title standard intact as the program turns toward the next Olympic cycle.

By the numbers: Young: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 made 3-pointers. USA Basketball: fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup title.

What to watch: Young returns from international play with her next club game listed for Sept. 17. USA Basketball's next roster questions shift toward the 2028 Olympic cycle.

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