Caitlin Clark and 14 WNBA stars attended USA Basketball camp — what’s next?

Seventeen top women's basketball players gathered at Duke University for a USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp, competing for roster spots for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.

The camp attendees included ten first-time senior camp participants: Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Veronica Burton, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Kiki Iriafen, Rickea Jackson, Lauren Betts, and JuJu Watkins. Watkins observed due to an ACL injury, while Betts was the only active college player present.

Seven senior camp returners also participated: Paris Olympic gold medalists Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young; 3x3 bronze medalist Dearica Hamby; 2022 World Cup champion Brionna Jones; and Aliyah Boston, who has experience in various national team competitions.

The camp was led by Duke head coach Kara Lawson, assisted by WNBA coaches Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White. Scrimmages featured younger players facing veteran groups, with clips shared on social media.

Attendance was not mandatory for future team selection. Notable absentees included Paris Olympic gold medalists Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and Napheesa Collier, as well as top young players like Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. Final rosters will be announced in the coming months.

Beyond World Cup preparations, the camp offered early insights into potential players for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as the U.S. women's team aims to extend its streaks of eight consecutive Olympic gold medals and four straight World Championships.