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Atlanta Dream Send Parting Message as Angel Reese, 3 Others Leave for World Cup
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The Atlanta Dream will be well represented in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. After all, Angel Reese and three other Atlanta players have been selected to be part of their respective national teams for the tournament.
Both Reese and Rhyne Howard are set to play for Team USA in the competition. On the other hand, guard Isobel Borlase is going to suit up for Australia, while forward Sika Kone is joining Mali.
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Before the four departed for the World Cup, however, the Dream made sure to honor them. In their final game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday before the WNBA break, Atlanta paid tribute to the four.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates after a basket by guard Rhyne Howard (10).Brett Davis-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
On Monday, the Dream also shared a parting message to show their support and wish them luck at the World Cup.
"From ATL to the world," the Dream wrote, along with a photo and a video of the four taken during their tribute. "Good luck, ladies!"
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There will certainly be plenty of eyes on the four Dream players, especially as they look to star for their respective national teams.
Reese has been sensational for Atlanta this season, averaging a career-high 16.1 points, along with 12.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Howard, on the other hand, has been equally impressive with averages of 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game.
Borlase is putting up 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist for the Dream, but it's worth noting that she averaged 10.4 points , 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists for Australia during the qualifying tournament.
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Similarly, while Kone has had a limited role with Atlanta, she's one of the stars of Mali. She put up 11.4 points and 8.8 rebounds during the qualifiers.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
