Team USA is ready with its star-studded lineup for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. One key aspect of the 2026 Team USA is the involvement of young players. The USA basketball team put its faith in Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark to continue its dominance in women’s basketball.
They shared a video of players entering the venue. Fans were excited to see their favourite stars returning to the court. They even showed love for the fun moment between Kelsey Plum and Caitlin Clark. The sky forward even received a new nickname.

Fans React To Angel Reese’s Entry
The WNBA CBA negotiations might have put the season under threat, but the players and fans are now invested in the international games, with Team USA having top players, mainly fan favorites, on the roster.
The video starts with Sky forward entering the facility as she covers her face and smiles towards the camera. Sue Bird, Kahleah Coppe, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kiki Iriafen came in showcasing their style and confidence.
Fans showed support for every player and singled out the former LSU star who won over fans with her looks and cute smile. A few even named her USA Barbie, resembling her original nickname.
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A fan said, “USA Barbie.” with heart emojis.
Another fan added, “There’s she go USA Barbie.”
One fan mentioned, “USA BARBIE.”
A fan commented, “Barbie has arrived!!”
A fan wrote, “Angel we’ve been waiting for you!!!!! LETS GO!!!!!!!!!”
Another fan commented, “Angel, Kah, Chels, and Jack.”
The 2025 rookie has been instrumental for her WNBA franchise and also for her Unrivaled team. She will be looking to make a similar impact on the senior national team. The player already made strong connections with her teammates, and it showed in the following videos, too.
Jackie Young Interrupts Angel Reese’s Interview
Before joining the second training camp, Reese formed a strong connection with Aces’ guard Jackie Young. She even asked Young to teach her one particular skill the WNBA champion had been working on.
During the media period, Young also teased the Sky superstar, looking to disrupt her interview. The video also went viral as the duo showed their bonding.
Team USA will be in action on March 11, playing against Senegal and will play the World Cup games from September 2026.











