Breanna Stewart wins second FIBA Women’s World Cup MVP

Breanna Stewart led Team USA to its fifth consecutive gold medal in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

The New York Liberty star powered Team USA to glory with 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the Americans’ 97-79 victory over France on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Berlin, Germany.

Stewart was named MVP of the World Cup for the second time, also taking home the trophy in 2018. She now owns four World Cup gold medals, joining Sue Bird as the only other Team USA player to win four. Stewart averaged 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 55.3% from the floor during the World Cup.

"Four World Cups? That’s tied for the most ever," Team USA coach Kara Lawson said. "She is USA Basketball. When you think of the last 15 years, it’s Stewie. We’re just really lucky to be a part of her era."

Asked how she led this group, which featured seven players making Team USA debut in a major tournament, Stewart said: “Just being honest. Really being genuine and letting them know how this tournament is, how Europe is, how these teams are always continuing to be better.

"But we’re the standard.

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