
USA Women’s Basketball Team Eyes 12th World Cup Title in Berlin 2026
The United States will chase its twelfth FIBA Women's World Cup crown in Berlin, blending championship experience with fresh talent under head coach Kara Lawson.
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The United States will chase its twelfth FIBA Women's World Cup crown in Berlin, blending championship experience with fresh talent under head coach Kara Lawson.
The omission of Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell from the USA Basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup highlights a strategic shift toward younger talent, while veterans like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston earn spots after camp participation.

The United States will field a blend of seasoned Olympians and rising stars, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, in Berlin as it chases a historic fifth straight world championship.

The United States will field a blend of Olympic medalists and rising stars as it chases a fifth straight FIBA World Cup title in Berlin.

The upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup will see rising stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers make their senior national team debut alongside Olympic medalists, under the guidance of managing director Sue Bird, as the United States targets a historic fifth consecutive championship.

Over a thousand fans filled Cameron Indoor Stadium to watch drills, a half‑court shot by freshman Taylor Solfikanichich, and a Q&A with Coach Kara Lawson, who outlined her preparations for the FIBA World Cup and a return to WNBA coverage on Amazon Prime. The event underscores Duke’s push to make women’s basketball more accessible in the Triangle, while the ACC Network prepares to air an All‑ACC Special celebrating the team’s championship run.
Sue Bird’s historic appointment as USA Basketball’s managing director reshapes the pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, spotlighting a deep talent pool and a new era of unified leadership.

The newly announced roster features four of the sport’s rising talents, overseen by veteran coach Kara Lawson, as USA Basketball prepares for an international 3x3 showdown broadcast on ESPN and the Olympic Channel.

A look at the latest talent joining the Blue Devils, from Aaliyah Crump's comeback to Autumn Fleary's defensive promise

The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team received a WBCA Academic Top‑25 Special Mention for the 2025‑26 season, reflecting a 3.585 cumulative GPA and multiple player recognitions.

From a scholarship athlete at Binghamton University to the first Greek woman to call EuroLeague and FIBA World Cup games, Dora Panteli blends sports, media and entrepreneurship, inspiring a new generation of women in basketball.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
From a decisive victory over Canada to new commitments for the Fighting Irish, coach Niele Ivey’s dual role with USA Basketball and Notre Dame continues to shape the future of women’s college hoops.

After a celebrated 16‑year run at ESPN, LaChina Robinson is charting a new chapter at NBC Sports and Amazon Prime Video, where she continues to champion women’s basketball and mentor the next generation through her Rising Media Stars initiative.

Keana Foz, a standout defensive player and nonprofit founder, is set to debut for Grand Canyon University alongside her sister Maya, bringing a blend of on‑court skill and off‑court leadership to the program.