Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers join USA Basketball for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, and Angel Reese are part of USA Basketball’s 2026 FIBA World Cup roster, announced today. The team, featuring several Olympians, aims to capitalize on the success of young talents following the absence of budding stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Under new management, the roster emphasizes a blend of established and emerging players, reflecting a commitment to future leadership in women's basketball. The World Cup is scheduled for Berlin from September 4-13.
- •USA Basketball announces World Cup roster featuring four debutants
- •Roster includes notable players like Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson
- •World Cup runs from September 4-13 in Berlin
- •Team aims to spotlight younger players after 2024 Olympics
- •Players prioritize national team despite playoff commitments
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers lead USA Basketball’s necessary youth movement
"Two years ago, as the WNBA was at the start of its rocketship growth, the young players who were helping women’s basketball reach new levels of popularity were notably absent from the national team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team won gold, but some saw it as a missed opportunity for USA Basketball to spotlight some of the biggest names in its sport, even if they were younger. In 2026, this is a USA Basketball roster that every casual fan will be able to recognize. To be clear, USAB, under n
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