Puerto Rico demands more respect at women's FIBA World Cup after eliminating Turkey

Puerto Rico says it still hasn’t received the recognition it deserves after advancing at the women’s FIBA World Cup by beating Turkey 75-71 in a do-or-die group matchup in Berlin. Coach Gerardo Batista told his players that even ChatGPT failed to acknowledge Puerto Rico’s track record, including qualifying for three consecutive World Cups and two Olympic Games in between. “Nobody thinks we deserve to be here,” Batista said after the comeback. Arella Guirantes scored 21, Trinity San Antonio had 18, and Imani McGee-Stafford added 16. Puerto Rico next faces the winner of Italy vs. China, with a Wednesday playoff determining the Thursday quarterfinals spot.