Former mates will turn into foes when Team USA will face Germany on Sunday. Yes, Sataou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu, the duo who shared the court playing for Oregon Ducks will lock horns in the Olympic showdown. Well, it doesn’t bring much difference to their bond, as Ionescu has a short, cute message for Sabally before the game.

Sabally posted a snippet on her X account where she was asked to pick one between the two USA players. Tweeting the video, she wrote, “Pls I need reasonable comments on my picks.” Interestingly, Sabally chose her former teammate Ionescu in all the pair of choices her name was present. A day later, Ionescu replied to that post, as she wrote, “My girly.”

Sabally decided to pick Ionescu over the most experienced name on the USA roster, Diana Taurasi, which shows how much admiration she has for her college time teammate. Both of them used to pair up and were considered the dynamic duo for the Oregon Ducks between 2017 and 2019. 

While the close friends had a cute wholesome moment over the internet, they will be aiming to give it all for their countries when they step on the court to play against each other on August 4. Let’s take a look at how effective Sabally and Ionescu have been for their respective teams in their Olympic debut so far.

The debut of Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally in the Olympics

To start off, this is not just Satou Sabally making her debut in the Olympics, rather it’s the first time Germany has qualified to compete in the women’s basketball in the Olympics, and undoubtedly they have impressed with consecutive wins. Well, a lot of credit goes to the 26-year-old star who has been the most effective player for them. Not everyone makes a debut by scoring 17 points, but that’s what Sabally did in the opening match against Belgium.

Nevertheless, it seemed that it was just a trailer because, in the very second match against Japan, the Dallas Wings star went on to score 33 points for the German side. Now, she will look to continue her great form against the USA, which might be the biggest challenge for Germany in the event.

On the other hand, Ionescu might not have played the front-runner role but her contributions have been significant in Team USA’s playmaking. The New York Liberty star has come from the bench to make 5 assists in both games the USA has played till now. Her points tally in the last match against Belgium was in the double digits, as she scored 11.

As Sabally and Ionescu step onto the court as rivals, their shared past adds a unique layer to the Olympic clash. With both players excelling for their teams, the game promises to be a thrilling showcase of friendship and fierce competition.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us in the exciting pilot episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and SEC All-Freshman Team Selection, Silas Demary Jr.