Olivia Miles Reacts to Viral AmeriCup Moment After Helping Team USA Capture Gold
Olivia Miles had a memorable run with Team USA during their gold-medal campaign at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup, and one hilarious moment from the final game against Brazil summed it up perfectly.
Late in the fourth quarter, with the U.S. leading 89-81, Miles made a clutch defensive play by stealing the ball from Brazilian star Kamilla Cardoso in the paint. What followed was a playful, exaggerated jog across half-court that quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) reposted the moment, writing, “Alright man.”
Miles saw the clip and couldn’t help but laugh at herself, replying, “Aiiiii chill on me 😂😂😂😂😂.”
Despite the comical highlight, it was all business for Team USA in the 92-84 victory that secured the country’s fifth continental title. The win also booked them a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Team USA Stars Shine in Final Win Over Brazil
Mikayla Blakes led all scorers with a dominant 27-point outing on 11-of-24 shooting. She added six rebounds, an assist, two steals, and a block to cap off her stellar performance. Hannah Hidalgo and Gamecock standout Joyce Edwards chipped in 16 and 11 points, respectively, rounding out the Americans’ scoring attack.
Olivia Miles added a balanced stat line of 8 points, 9 assists (a game-high), 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. She was also a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, helping steer Kara Lawson’s squad to the finish.
Cardoso Fights Hard in Defeat
Kamilla Cardoso, the former South Carolina star and current Chicago Sky center, was a force for Brazil. She put up 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and added a block and a steal in the gold-medal matchup. Her post presence challenged Team USA, but ultimately wasn’t enough to deny them the title.
Team USA’s victory not only gave fans a new viral moment with Miles, but solidified the team as a global powerhouse heading into next year’s World Cup.
