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Sami Whitcomb Leads Australia to Undefeated Qualifying Victory

3/18/2026

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Sami Whitcomb of Australia was named TISSOT MVP at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul, averaging 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals.
Australia finished undefeated, winning all five matches.
The All-Star Five included Whitcomb, Kennedy Burke (Türkiye), Mai Yamamoto (Japan), Dorka Juhasz (Hungary), and Aaliyah Edwards (Canada).
The qualifying tournament yielded 16 World Cup spots for Berlin, Germany, set for September 4–13, 2026.

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Sami Whitcomb of Australia was named TISSOT MVP at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul, averaging 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals.
Australia finished undefeated, winning all five matches.
The All-Star Five included Whitcomb, Kennedy Burke (Türkiye), Mai Yamamoto (Japan), Dorka Juhasz (Hungary), and Aaliyah Edwards (Canada).
The qualifying tournament yielded 16 World Cup spots for Berlin, Germany, set for September 4–13, 2026.