Angel Reese, after two seasons with the Chicago Sky, made her senior international debut on Wednesday as the USA took out Senegal 110-46 in Group A of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Now, Team USA will turn its attention to the second group phase game on Thursday against the hosting team, Puerto Rico.
Not only did Reese make her debut appearance for Team USA’s senior team, but she also earned the start against Senegal. And the former LSU Tigers star delivered, recording six points on 2-of-4 shooting and eight rebounds. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, also making her debut, added 17 points on 4-of-5 shooting and 12 assists off the bench.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during a game.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
With just over six minutes remaining in the second quarter, Angel Reese grabbed a defensive rebound off a miss by Yacine Diop and took the ball up the court herself. As she crossed halfcourt, Diop picked her up defensively, but Reese made an impressive dribble move that caused the Senegal forward to fall to the floor, what is commonly known in basketball as an ankle breaker.
Following Reese’s move, Dallas Wings guard Paige Buecker would score a two-point jump shot, increasing the USA’s lead to 37-15. While Reese was subbed out just a couple of minutes later, many fans were still impressed with her ankle breaker, taking to social media to leave their thoughts.
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“ANGEL TUFF MOVE OMG 😱🔥,” House of Highlights wrote on Instagram.
“OHHHHHHH,” added another.
“This equivalent to bam 83 points,” claimed a third.
“nahhhhh that’s tuffffff,” commented a fourth.
“Behind the back, Hezi three from 2nd defender, then into the Euro step on the 3rd to the hole . Boom. 💥 💥,” added a fifth.
“Tuff Move,” wrote a sixth.
Reese and Team USA will face Puerto Rico on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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