Women's World Cup player grades: How Caitlin Clark, Chelsea Gray and the rest of Team USA fared in group stage
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Key Points:
- Team USA finished the group stage of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record, including a dominant 105-64 win over Czechia, and now await their quarterfinal opponent, either Hungary or Japan.
- Jackie Young earned an A+ for her consistent scoring and clutch plays, leading Team USA with 11.3 points per game and key contributions in the close win over Italy.
- Paige Bueckers and Breanna Stewart also received high marks (A and A-, respectively), with Bueckers excelling in scoring efficiency and Stewart dominating rebounds despite a poor shooting night against Italy.
- Some starters struggled, including Chelsea Gray (D+), Kahleah Copper (D), and Aliyah Boston (C-), with issues in scoring, shooting efficiency, and overall impact during the group stage.
- Late additions Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen had limited playing time and were graded incomplete, with Citron showing promise against Czechia and Iriafen contributing solidly in limited minutes.
