Exciting news: Paige Bueckers has been invited to the USA Basketball Women’s National Team training camp, scheduled for December 12–14, 2025, at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
What this means
This will mark Bueckers’ senior-national-team camp debut she joins a select group of players making their first appearance for the senior USA squad in this cycle.
The camp is part of the USA’s preparation for upcoming international competition, including qualifiers ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
With this invitation, Bueckers is being evaluated alongside elite talent and Olympians, which is a major step in her career trajectory.
Why it’s significant for Bueckers
Bueckers, who starred at University of Connecticut (UConn) and now plays professionally for the Dallas Wings, is cementing her status not just as a domestic standout but as a contender on the international stage.
Being selected for this camp signals that the USA Basketball leadership sees her as a viable contributor to the national program moving forward.
For fans and aspiring players alike, it offers a glimpse of how her game might translate to the global level: quicker pace, different styles, and international nuances.
What to watch
How Bueckers adapts to the USA team’s system: Defense, tempo, physicality all ramp up at the national-team level.
Her role among the mix of newcomers and veterans the camp features experienced Olympians alongside first-time invitees.
The potential outcomes: strong camp showing could lead to deeper involvement in USA Basketball programs, possibly leading to roster spots for major tournaments.
In short, this invitation marks a milestone in Paige Bueckers’ career bridging her collegiate/professional success with the global stage of USA Basketball.
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