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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese prepare for FIBA World Cup with Team USA

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese prepare for FIBA World Cup with Team USA
Summary

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are slated to compete as teammates for Team USA at the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament marks a transition from their high-profile WNBA rivalry to a shared roster in Berlin. Team USA begins group play this Friday with a game against China, followed by matches against Italy on Sunday and the Czech Republic on September 7. A promotional video circulating on social media has drawn varying reactions regarding the pair’s court chemistry. While some viewers highlighted their apparent on-court synergy, others cited their history as competitors to question their ability to work together. The roster selection follows the recent withdrawal of A’ja Wilson from the tournament.

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By the Numbers
  • •Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are teammates for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
  • •Team USA opens the tournament against China this Friday in Berlin.
  • •The schedule includes matches against Italy and the Czech Republic in September.
  • •A viral social media clip has sparked fan debate regarding the pair's on-court chemistry.
Latest Updates
  • 11:46 AMYahoo Sports — ‘CC fans ain’t gonna like this’ – Team USA clip of Stephanie White and Angel Reese goes viral
  • 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — “Caitlin Clark’s Best Friend On This Team is Going to be Angel Reese”: Podcaster Makes Huge Prediction for Team USA Duo
  • 2:58 PMEssentially Sports — “Giving Bestie Energy”: Fans React as Footage of Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese’s On-Court Synergy Surfaces Before FIBA Opener - EssentiallySports
  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Clip of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s ‘court chemistry’ is getting a lot of attention from fans
  • 10:51 AMFox News — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese must now work together at Women's World Cup as WNBA takes a high-stakes break - Fox News
What they're saying
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Podcaster Charles Baker believes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will hit it off on the court during Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign. In Tuesday’s episode of Jason Whitlock’s “Fearless” show, Baker dissected how Clark could play a crucial role in setting up Reese offensively.

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been rivals for a number of years, but they will once again be working as teammates at this month’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Team USA will kick off their tournament this coming Friday with a group game against China.

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The seemingly made-up feud between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark continues with Team USA. Stephanie White serves as an assistant coach on Kara Lawson’s Team USA staff for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin.

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