What happened: The Atlanta Dream teammates are competing for different national teams at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup: Angel Reese for the United States and Sika Koné for Mali. The 16-team tournament runs through Sept. 13 in Berlin.
Why it matters: National-team duty includes 51 current WNBA players, with 14 of the league's 15 clubs represented. Group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals, while second- and third-place teams face an extra elimination game.
By the numbers: Koné is averaging 20.0 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 60.7% through two games. Reese opened with nine rebounds in 17 minutes, including five on the offensive glass.
What to watch: Qualification games begin Tuesday, followed by Thursday's quarterfinals.