Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline USA World Cup team
USA Basketball has officially announced its FIBA World Cup roster, and the team is headlined by a slew of young talent that includes the last three Rookies of the Year — Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers — as well as proven veterans and multi-time MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Here is the […]
On June 20, 2026, the USA Women’s Basketball team unveiled its FIBA World Cup roster, led by rising stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Aliyah Boston, who have all been Rookies of the Year. Joining the squad are seasoned veterans and multi-time MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. The 12 players represent the USA in Berlin, aiming for their fifth consecutive gold medal.
Coach Sue Bird expressed excitement over the talented group, emphasizing the players' privilege to wear a USA jersey and responsibility as they compete for gold. The roster includes familiar faces like Bueckers, Stewart, and Wilson, who previously represented the USA in the 2022 and 2018 World Cups. Notable additions include Clark, Reese, and Boston, who have won gold in FIBA junior competitions.
The team will be coached by Duke's Kara Lawson and three assistants: Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White. The U.S. will face China, Italy, and Czechia in group play, with the tournament running from September 4th to 13th, pausing the WNBA season from August 31st to September 16th.
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