USA Roster for FIBA Women's AmeriCup: LSU Star Angel Reese Headlines Team USA

The USA Basketball announced the roster for the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup on Thursday, and LSU star Angel Reese headlines the team. Reese, a 6-foot-1 forward, is coming off a dominant season in which she led the Tigers to their first national championship. She was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player after averaging 22.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

Reese is joined on the roster by a number of other talented young players, including Lauren Betts of UCLA, Rickea Jackson of Tennessee, and Raven Johnson of South Carolina. The team is also being coached by legendary coach Dawn Staley, who led the USA to gold medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

The FIBA Women's AmeriCup is a qualifying tournament for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The tournament will be held in León, Mexico, from July 1-9. The USA is the defending champion, and they will be looking to win their fifth title in the event.

Other notable players on the roster:

• Janiah Barker, Texas A&M
• Chance Gray, Oregon
• Abbey Hsu, Columbia
• Deja Kelly, North Carolina
• Rayah Marshall, Southern California
• Charisma Osborne, UCLA
• Laila Phelia, Michigan
• Jewel Spear, Wake Forest

Staley on Reese:

"Angel is a special talent," Staley said. "She has a combination of size, strength, and athleticism that is rare in the women's game. She is also a very skilled player who can score in a variety of ways. We are excited to have her on our team."

Reese on representing Team USA:

"It is an honor to be selected to represent Team USA," Reese said. "I am so excited to play with some of the best players in the world. We have a great team, and I know we can win gold."

The FIBA Women's AmeriCup is a major opportunity for Reese to showcase her skills on the international stage. She is a rising star in the women's game, and she will be looking to make a big impact in Mexico.