Angel Reese Crowned FIBA's Top Trash Talker

Angel Reese has been overwhelmingly named the "biggest trash talker" on the Team USA squad by her teammates as they compete in the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Players like Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Aliyah Boston, and Paige Bueckers identified Reese for her constant in-game chatter. Reese's reputation for trash-talking precedes her, notably after the 2023 NCAA Championship game.

Bueckers recalled a heated WNBA encounter with Reese, jokingly dubbing her a top trash-talker while also defending her own actions as self-defense. Kahleah Cooper was also frequently mentioned, expressing surprise at being ranked second. Other teammates, including Sonia Citron and Breanna Stewart, also highlighted Cooper and Bueckers for their on-court banter.

As the players engage in fierce on-court discussions, Team USA has successfully concluded group play undefeated with a 3-0 record after defeating Czechia. They have clinched Group D and will proceed to the single-elimination tournament stage, with their next game scheduled for September 8, 2026.