Caitlin Clark praises teammate Angel Reese during FIBA World Cup play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are serving as teammates for Team USA during the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Despite a long-standing rivalry dating back to their collegiate careers at Iowa and LSU, Clark expressed admiration for the Atlanta Dream player's competitive nature and work ethic. Both players are currently contributing as reserves throughout the tournament. Team USA coach Lawson confirmed that the current rotation will remain in place as the squad enters the knockout phase of the competition. The players recently executed a notable play together during a victory against Czechia.
- •Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are teammates for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
- •Clark cited Reese's high motor and competitive spirit as qualities she admires.
- •Coach Lawson intends to maintain a veteran-heavy starting lineup for the knockout rounds.
- •Clark, Reese, and Paige Bueckers continue to play as reserves during the tournament.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark says she ‘admires’ Angel Reese
"Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are longtime rivals going back to their time at the college level, where Reese mocked Clark after her LSU Tigers beat Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite that, it sounds like Clark has a lot of respect for Reese. While they might be longtime competitors, Clark and Reese have united to help…
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