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Caitlin Clark celebrates Team USA's FIBA gold medal with Napheesa Collier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:14 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Caitlin Clark celebrates Team USA's FIBA gold medal with Napheesa Collier

Summary

Caitlin Clark joined Team USA during the FIBA World Cup, helping secure a gold medal by defeating France. Following the victory, she posed with teammate Napheesa Collier, who is also a co-founder of Unrivaled. The photo sparked fan interest in the possibility of Clark joining the professional league alongside Collier and other players. During the post-game media session, Clark addressed a reporter's question regarding her relationship with Angel Reese, asserting they have always been friends. Former NBA player Etan Thomas supported Clark's response, criticizing ongoing media narratives.

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•Team USA won gold at the FIBA World Cup, defeating France.
•Caitlin Clark celebrated with Napheesa Collier, highlighting their jerseys' alignment.
•There is fan speculation about Clark joining Collier's Unrivaled league.
•Clark confronted a reporter about her friendship with Angel Reese after the game.
•Etan Thomas defended Clark against media narratives focused on her performance.

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12:14 PMYahoo Sports — “Phee looking to get her to sign a good deal for Unrivaled” – WNBA Fans Hyped As Caitlin Clark Features In Napheesa Collier’s FIBA Victory Post

What they're saying

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Over the past few weeks, Caitlin Clark has had the unique opportunity to team up with WNBA veterans as she joined Team USA in its quest to conquer the FIBA World Cup once again. The United States fulfilled its mission by defeating France in the World Cup finals this past Sunday, winning its fifth consecutive gold medal in the tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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