WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are set to make their senior international debuts for the United States at next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany.
USA Basketball has named its 12-player roster, with Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston also earning their first World Cup selections. The group combines several young stars with experienced veterans, including A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Rhyne Howard complete a highly talented squad aiming to capture a fifth consecutive World Cup title and the program’s 12th championship overall.
Head coach Kara Lawson praised the depth of talent available in the United States and said the selected players had earned their places through strong and consistent performances. She added that the team is well prepared for the challenges ahead.
USA Basketball managing director Sue Bird also expressed her excitement about the roster, emphasizing the honor and responsibility that comes with representing the United States. She said the team will enter the tournament determined to compete for another gold medal.
Seven members of the squad are younger than 30, with four players aged 24. At 33, Gray is the oldest player on the roster.
The World Cup will take place from September 4-13 in Berlin. The United States will open its campaign against China on September 4, followed by group-stage games against Italy on September 6 and the Czech Republic on September 7. The team will then advance to the knockout stages.If you want, I can also make it shorter and more news-style, or give it a more detailed sports-journalism version.
Aliyah Boston (Forward/Center)
Paige Bueckers (Guard)
Caitlin Clark (Guard)
Napheesa Collier (Forward)
Kahleah Copper (Forward/Guard)
Chelsea Gray (Guard)
Rhyne Howard (Guard)
Kelsey Plum (Guard)
Angel Reese (Forward)
Breanna Stewart (Forward)
A’ja Wilson (Forward)
Jackie Young (Guard)
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