Caitlin Clark leads Team USA into the 2026 FIBA World Cup

Caitlin Clark heads into the 2026 FIBA World Cup following a strong finish to the WNBA season. As the league enters a break from August 31 to September 17, Team USA prepares for international competition with a roster featuring seven first-time participants. Chiney Ogwumike noted that while the squad lacks extensive international experience, the talent remains significant, pointing to Clark’s previous performance as the qualifying tournament MVP. Clark enters the international stage after a 34-point, 12-assist performance for the Indiana Fever against the Connecticut Sun. She currently averages 22.5 points and 8.4 assists per game this season. Amidst ongoing MVP discussions, Clark continues to hold the all-WNBA rookie assists record, despite recent media inaccuracies regarding that statistic.

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