From Rivals to Teammates: College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Unite for Team USA…
A new chapter in women’s basketball is unfolding at Duke University this December, as some of the sport’s most iconic recent rivals don the same jersey for the USA Women’s National Team training camp.Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, and Aliyah Boston—names synonymous with epic NCAA battles—are now teammates, marking their senior national team debuts (or returns) in a generational shift for USA Basketball.
These stars electrified college arenas: Clark’s record-shattering scoring at Iowa, Reese’s dominant double-doubles and championship swagger at LSU, Bueckers’ dazzling playmaking at UConn, Brink’s rim protection at Stanford, and Boston’s post mastery at South Carolina. Their matchups, from Final Fours to heated regular-season clashes, helped explode the popularity of women’s hoops.
Now, united under head coach Kara Lawson, they’re blending with veterans like Brittney Griner and Chelsea Gray. Dubbed “Young and Turnt” by Bueckers, this youthful group signals the future, preparing for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
No longer foes, they’re allies chasing gold—proving the rivalries that divided fans now strengthen Team USA. A thrilling era awaits. 🇺🇸
