New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Summary
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers will play for the U.S. women's national basketball team in the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin. They join experienced Olympic medalists and other newcomers as the team aims to win their fifth straight World Cup title.Key Facts
- The World Cup tournament runs from September 4 to 13, 2026, in Berlin, Germany.
- Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, and Aliyah Boston will make their World Cup debuts.
- The U.S. team includes Olympic medalists like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
- The team was selected by USA Basketball’s managing director Sue Bird, a first for this role.
- Kara Lawson is the coach of the women's national team.
- Breanna Stewart is playing in her fourth World Cup, joining Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in that achievement.
- The U.S. women’s team will compete against China, Italy, and the Czech Republic in pool play.
- The WNBA will pause its season for nearly three weeks to allow players to participate in the World Cup.
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