Where are the Valkyries? 03/15/26 Edition

Veronica Burton

The United States lost 22-20 to Azerbaijan in the semifinals of the 3×3 Champions Cup as Veronica Burton had 2 points. She had 8 points to lead them in a 20-10 win over Canada in the bronze medal game.

https://fiba3x3.com/2026/championscup/games/813b32a8-cf6f-452d-a691-ab5ce20d3a1e
https://fiba3x3.com/2026/championscup/games/52287f2f-4199-4619-88e7-569a94668363

Kyara Linskens

Belgium continued their undefeated run at World Cup qualifying with a 102-64 win over South Sudan as Kyara Linskens had 9 points in 16 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-qualifying-tournament-wuhan-china/games/128196-SSD-BEL#boxscore

Janelle Salaun

France continued the World Cup qualifying tournament with a 93-86 win over Nigeria as Janelle Salaun led all scorers with 19 points in 30 minutes. Migna Toure had 5 points in 13 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-qualifying-tournament-villeurbanne-france/games/128167-FRA-NGR#boxscore

Monique Billings

The United States defeated New Zealand 101-46 as Monique Billings had 10 points and 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-qualifying-tournament-san-juan-puerto-rico/games/128180-NZL-USA#boxscore

Cecilia Zandalasini vs Maria Conde

Italy officially qualified for the World Cup with their 68-56 win as Cecilia Zandalasini had 22 points in 33 minutes. Maria Conde had 6 points in 16 minutes for Spain.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-qualifying-tournament-san-juan-puerto-rico/games/128182-ITA-ESP#boxscore