Clark, Bueckers on Team USA women's roster for FIBA World Cup
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers join a star-studded USA Basketball roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Where it stands
The newly announced 2026 USA Basketball Women's National Team roster features a high-profile lineup headed by A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers, alongside multiple representatives from the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces heading to Germany. Coverage across outlets like Fox News and NBC Sports highlights notable roster dynamics, drawing attention to the pairing of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as well as questions surrounding omissions such as Olivia Miles, while Star Tribune and IndyStar detail specific team contributions including three selections from the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier representing the Lynx.
The team composition brings together several prominent WNBA stars for international competition, creating significant public interest around how the newly formed roster will integrate. Preparations will continue as the team heads toward the FIBA World Cup tournament in Germany, with further updates expected from USA Basketball regarding training and match schedules.
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Who reported it (10)
- Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make FIBA World Cup debuts with U.S. women’s national team nytimes.com · 4h ago
- Napheesa Collier will represent Lynx on Team USA. Why isn’t Olivia Miles on the roster? Star Tribune · 4h ago
- USA Women's Basketball roster reveal for FIBA World Cup features awkward Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese pairing Fox News · 4h ago
- A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart headline U.S. women’s basketball roster for FIBA World Cup NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark Named to USA Basketball World Cup Roster Indiana Fever · 4h ago
- Indiana Fever have 3 representatives heading to Germany for FIBA World Cup IndyStar · 4h ago
- Napheesa Collier will represent Lynx on Team USA. Why isn’t Olivia Miles on the roster? Star Tribune · 4h ago
- Three Las Vegas Aces make US women's team for 2026 FIBA World Cup KSNV · 4h ago
- 2026 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Announced USA Basketball · 4h ago
- Clark, Bueckers on Team USA women's roster for FIBA World Cup ESPN · 4h ago broke it first
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Who is on the Team USA women's roster for the FIBA World Cup?
The roster features players such as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston, and Napheesa Collier.
Where is the 2026 FIBA World Cup taking place?
Coverage indicates the team is heading to Germany for the tournament.
Which WNBA teams have multiple representatives on the roster?
The Indiana Fever have three representatives heading to the tournament, and three players from the Las Vegas Aces also made the squad.
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