The WNBA stars had been on the Unrivaled league and AU playing against each other for the ultimate prize. Angel Reese rejoined the Unrivaled league as soon as she got the clearance from the doctor, and Rose BC had an open spot on the roster. Now, after wrapping up, the focus shifted to the national duty as Team USA prepares for the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
The USA Basketball shared a video from the first day of the training camp, capturing every player’s entry. Fans showed love for most of the stars, particularly for Reese’s entry moment and even gave Reese the ‘USA Barbie’ nickname. Sadly thought that wasn’t the case for the USA Basketball’s post.
Fans React To Angel Reese’s Photograph
After a little shake-up to the roster, following injuries to Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron, USA Basketball put forward the final squad for the World Cup qualifiers.
They shared photos of every player in their USA Jerseys, hinting at the numbers they will wear in the games. The post contained a Reese photo with jersey number 9
🇺🇸 #USABWNT No. 9 @Reese10Angel pic.twitter.com/0CdI9IaF0T
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 8, 2026
While the player is one of the most followed athletes, she has a massive off-court presence, and fans also love her for her fashion sense and looks. A few fans didn’t like the USA Basketball photo and commented on the post, sharing their feelings.
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A fan wrote, “That’s the LAST person I want representing my great country!”
🤮 that’s the LAST person I want representing my great country!
— Dave Ernestkag (@DavidErnestkag) March 8, 2026
Another fan commented, “America is better than this.”
America is better than this
— Chris Smith (@ChrisSmith0jio) March 8, 2026
One fan commented, “Bronze Face Card”
Bronze Face Card
— @cisco_kidd0221 (@cisco_kidd0221) March 8, 2026
Another fan commented, “If airballs a layup wearing that uniform.”
If airballs a layup wearing that uniform …
— Education (@bonum_vis) March 8, 2026
A fan shared a GIF expressing his thoughts.
— Weagle (@Weagleeee) March 8, 2026
While the player is currently focusing on the national duty, she received questions on CBA discussions during media interaction, and she gave her blunt opinion about the same.
Angel Reese Gets Real On CBA Standoff
The sky forward had been among the players criticizing the league about CBA discussions and proposals. She even famously said that the WNBA Salary doesn’t even pay any of her bills. In the previous training camp, Reese called for urgency in CBA discussion, and since then, there had been no encouraging development.
Talking to the media about the same, Reese said, “Everybody wants to play but all of us want to play at what we should be compensated for. So we’re just going to continue to negotiate. Negotiation is not easy. I talk to my team all the time, when I negotiate deals, you go back and forth until you come to a common ground of what we both can go for. “
Angel Reese at USAB on the CBA process: "Everybody wants to play but all of us want to play at what we should be compensated for. So we’re just going to continue to negotiate. Negotiation is not easy. I talk to my team all the time, when I negotiate deals, you go back and forth…
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) March 7, 2026
“I’m just going to continue to be a voice and do whatever I can as a young voice that knows that I do have a platform in this. … We do all want to play basketball, but at the same time we do want to be compensated for what we deserve.” Reese added.
The players’ front is once again united on its demands amid the reports of a rift between the WNBPA, making the headlines.