Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese acknowledge respect during Team USA FIBA run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese are competing as teammates for Team USA during the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Long considered rivals dating back to their college careers, the two players have expressed mutual respect while sharing a locker room. Clark cited Reese’s work ethic and competitive nature as qualities she admires, while Reese noted the benefit of leaning on each other during the tournament. Clark currently leads the team in minutes and assists per game, while Reese contributes off the bench with significant rebounding and scoring numbers. The pair continues their campaign with Team USA in a knockout round game against Hungary.
- •Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are teammates for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
- •Clark leads the national team in assists and minutes per game.
- •Angel Reese averages 8.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in the tournament.
- •Team USA faces Hungary in an upcoming knockout round game.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘One of the things I admire…’ – Caitlin Clark keeps it real when asked about Angel Reese
"Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese have been portrayed as rivals since their college days, but their shared experience on Team USA is having an impact. Clark and Reese are the two beacons that led the WNBA into their current popularity boost, as they brought their high-profile NCAA rivalry into the league with the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 5:04 PMFIBA Women's World Cup news: Angel Reese squashes beef with Caitlin Clark
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 3:01 PMAngel Reese Reveals What Drives Her After Team USA’s Dominant Win Over Hungary
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 1:30 PMAngel Reese opens up on growing chemistry with Caitlin Clark as Team USA reaches semifinals
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 1:08 PM“I Like Where We Are Right Now”: Caitlin Clark’s Starting Role Gets Kara Lawson’s Clear Stance Ahead Of FIBA World Cup Games
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 1:07 PM“You See How Young She Is”: Caitlin Clark And Paige Bueckers Get Overshadowed By 7’3” Chinese Star’s FIBA Curiosity
WNBA•Sep 10, 2026, 12:42 PMAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark just gave the basketball world exactly what it needed