USA Women’s Basketball Schedule: Caitlin Clark Returns to Action
Former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark is back on the court, representing Team USA in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This tournament marks a significant return for the 24-year-old guard after navigating a series of injuries during her second season in the WNBA. Fans eager to follow the USA Women’s Basketball schedule will find all the details here.
Clark’s Performance & Team USA’s Goals
Through the first four FIBA games, Clark has been averaging an impressive 12.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 rebounds, all in just under 21 minutes per game. While Team USA has already secured qualification for the FIBA World Cup (scheduled for September 4-13 in Berlin, Germany), the qualifying tournament serves as a crucial opportunity to provide valuable game experience for younger players and experiment with different lineups and rotations. This is a key part of the USA Basketball program’s development strategy.
How to Watch Team USA
The final Team USA game in the World Cup Qualifiers will be broadcast on TNT and streamed live on HBO Max. Mark your calendars – the team’s fifth game is scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day against Spain! Here’s a breakdown of how to catch all the action:
- Channel: TNT
- Streaming: HBO Max
- Date: St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th)
- Opponent: Spain
Rising Stars Join Clark
Clark isn’t the only exciting talent on the roster. Alongside her, several rising stars are making their senior national team debuts, including Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen. The team represents the future of women’s basketball in the United States.
Team USA Roster
Here are the 12 players representing Team USA in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament:
- Aliyah Boston (Fever) – *Withdrawn due to injury*
- Sonia Citron (Mystics) – *Withdrawn due to injury*
- Monique Billings (Replacement)
- Rae Burrell (Replacement)
- Caitlin Clark
- Angel Reese
- Paige Bueckers
- Sonia Citron
- Kiki Iriafen
- [Remaining players not listed in original text]
Unfortunately, Fever forward Aliyah Boston and Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron were forced to withdraw from the roster due to injuries sustained during the 2026 Unrivaled season. Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have stepped in as replacements.
Coaching Staff
Leading Team USA is head coach Kara Lawson, the esteemed coach of Duke women’s basketball. She’s supported by a talented team of assistant coaches, including Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, Stephanie White, Jose Fernandez, and Tia Jackson.
Stay tuned for updates on the USA Women’s Basketball schedule and Team USA’s performance throughout the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament! You can find more information on the official USA Basketball website.
