USA Basketball Announces Women's World Cup Camp Roster

USA Basketball announced on Monday its 18-player roster for a training camp in Durham, North Carolina, set for December 12 to 14, aimed at preparing the women's national team for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. The event marks a significant return for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who will make her senior national team debut after missing much of the 2025 WNBA season due to injuries.

The camp, held at Duke University, brings together a mix of Olympic veterans and emerging talents under the direction of head coach Kara Lawson. Assisting her are WNBA coaches Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries, Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury and Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever. The roster includes Paris Olympics gold medalists Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, along with 2022 FIBA World Cup gold medalist Brionna Jones, three-time All-Star Aliyah Boston and Dearica Hamby, who earned bronze in 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Games.

Nine players will participate in the senior camp for the first time: Clark, Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings, Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks, Veronica Burton of the...