Team USA locker room footage draws social media reaction after Italy game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Team USA players were recorded sharing a light moment in the locker room following their 55-52 victory against Italy at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. The video surfaced on social media after the team struggled offensively, shooting 28.6% from the field and committing 14 turnovers. Caitlin Clark, who finished with one point, was captured laughing with teammates Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston, and Jackie Young. While some viewers interpreted the scene as a release of tension following the close contest, others criticized the team's reaction given their narrow escape against a lower-ranked opponent. The team remains in Berlin and is scheduled to face the Czech Republic on September 8.
- •Team USA recorded a 55-52 win over Italy in Berlin.
- •Caitlin Clark finished the game with one point and no field goals.
- •Jackie Young led the team in scoring with 10 points.
- •The team is scheduled to play the Czech Republic on September 8.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese, Jackie Young & Others Become Talking Point in Viral Locker Room Footage Featuring Caitlin Clark
"Team USA had plenty to think about after surviving against Italy in one of their worst performances in their history at the FIBA World Cup. But judging by the scene inside the locker room after the game, Caitlin Clark and her teammates didn’t let one bad night ruin the mood.
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