Gray, Lawson Lead USA To FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

BERLIN, GERMANY – Duke women’s basketball head coach Kara Lawson and former standout guard Chelsea Gray helped lead the United States to its fifth consecutive and 12th overall World Cup with a 97-79 win over France (5-1) in the gold medal game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup at Berlin Arena. With 12 gold medals, the USA now have twice as many as any other team (USSR, 6). The fifth consecutive title matches the feat achieved only once before (USSR, 1959-1975). The USA have improved their World Cup win streak to 36 consecutive games. “I think it just shows…