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After the U.S. women’s basketball team beat France 97-79 to capture the FIBA World Cup, Caitlin Clark shut down a reporter trying to pit her against Angel Reese, saying 'We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that,' highlighting their competitive dynamic from college days to the present.
The United States women’s basketball team won its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in Berlin on September 13, 2026. Despite falling behind by 14 points early, the U.S. mounted a 30-12 third-quarter run to secure the victory. Captain Breanna Stewart earned tournament MVP honors, while rookie Caitlin Clark provided crucial bench scoring. The win extends the U.S. winning streak to 36 consecutive World Cup games and 72 combined across World Cup and Olympic play.
USA Basketball announced a 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart and featuring Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, with Kara Lawson coaching. The group opens group play Sept. 4 against China, then Italy and Czechia before knockout rounds; the WNBA season will pause for the tournament.
After the USA’s 93–59 win over Italy in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament, Caitlin Clark drew attention by sidestepping the media, walking along a sponsor backdrop instead of joining the postgame photo line. The moment sparked confusion and memes among fans, even as Clark contributed 12 points and five assists in 22 minutes following her groin-injury comeback and her U.S. debut against Senegal earlier in the week.
The U.S. women defeated Puerto Rico 91-48 in a FIBA World Cup qualifier, with Angel Reese posting 10 points and a game-high 13 rebounds and Caitlin Clark contributing 8 points in 18 minutes. Paige Bueckers led the team with 16 points, while Kelsey Plum added 12. The Americans jumped out to a 16-3 start and built a 24-7 lead after one, then outscored Puerto Rico by 26 points over the final three quarters, dominating inside (38 points in the paint) despite just 26.9% shooting from three. USA has already clinched a 2026 World Cup berth via the 2025 AmeriCup; next qualifier is vs Italy on Saturday.
Caitlin Clark returned from a right groin injury to post 17 points and 12 assists as the United States routed Senegal 110-46 in a FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying game in San Juan, shooting 58.7% from the floor and 54.8% from three; an early 15-0 run set the tone, with Rhyne Howard scoring 21 off the bench and Kara Lawson earning her first win as U.S. coach ahead of Thursday's game against Puerto Rico.
UNC freshman Caleb Wilson has used a string of recruitment slights and USA Basketball cuts as motivation, becoming a top NBA prospect for 2026, setting UNC freshman records for scoring and consistency, and gearing up for high-profile Duke clashes. He credits Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant for his competitive fire and says winning matters more than personal stats as he pursues a championship run at UNC.
Caitlin Clark was controversially snubbed from the US Olympic women's basketball team last summer, partly due to a 'farewell present' roster spot given to Diana Taurasi, which sparked debate over selection criteria and team dynamics.
USA Basketball announced its 2025 Men’s U19 National Team, selected after a week of training, to compete in the FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup in Switzerland. The team, led by coach Tommy Lloyd, includes 12 players with extensive junior national team experience and a total of 19 gold medals. They will face Australia, France, and Cameroon in Group D, with the U.S. aiming to defend its gold medal title.
Potential 2026 WNBA draft prospects Flau'jae Johnson and Olivia Miles headline the US women's basketball team for the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Chile, featuring top college players making their USA Basketball debut and returning medalists, with the tournament running from June 28 to July 6.
USA Basketball announced its roster for the 2025 Women’s AmeriCup, set to take place in Santiago, Chile, with the team featuring a mix of experienced gold medalists and newcomers, led by head coach Kara Lawson. The tournament offers a pathway to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, with the US aiming to add to its four AmeriCup titles since 1993.
USA Basketball announced updates to the 2025 U19 National Team training camp roster, with 15 finalists competing for 12 spots to participate in the FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland. The team, led by head coach Tommy Lloyd, will face Australia, France, and Cameroon in Group D, with the tournament scheduled for June 28-July 6, 2025.
Caitlin Clark, named Time's 2024 Athlete of the Year, expressed her disappointment at being left off Team USA's roster for the Paris Olympics, despite her strong college and improving WNBA performance. The selection committee favored experienced veterans, and Clark acknowledged the fairness of their decision, rejecting the notion that her celebrity should have secured her a spot. Her rookie season benefited from the rest during the Olympics, leading to improved performance and a playoff berth for the Indiana Fever. Clark aims to make the 2028 Olympic team.
Team USA, coached by Steve Kerr, will face Serbia in an exhibition game on Wednesday, July 17, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as part of their pre-Olympics showcase. The game will air on FS1 and can be streamed on various platforms like Fubo and Hulu with Live TV. This marks LeBron James and Kevin Durant's fourth Olympic appearance, while Steph Curry will make his debut.
The USA Basketball Men's National Team is set to face Serbia in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi.