NEW YORK (AP) Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts next month as members of the US women’s national team, aiming to help secure a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup crown. The trio joins Olympic medallists A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. “It’s always good when you compete for a gold medal, it’s a big honour,” said Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP. “It’s something I don’t take lightly. Time to go there and have some fun and also win.”

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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