Caitlin Clark

Elite Scorer & Playmaker

• Super-high IQ point guard with historic shooting range & ball distribution skills

• Can break games open with 3-point shooting & tempo control

• Brings spacing and offensive creation for others

• Makes the offense run with pick-and-roll reads & kick outs

Paige Bueckers

Creative Lead Guard

• Excellent decision-maker with craft around the basket & passing flair

• Skilled in tempo control, reads defenses well & can create shots for teammates

• Adds balance to the backcourt with a mix of scoring & playmaking

• Very efficient mid-­range & finishing ability

Kelsey Plum

Veteran Scorer & Ball Handler

• One of the best scoring guards in the world with elite pull-up shooting & pace

• Experienced international player with two World Cup titles

• Can lead second units & carry offensive load when tasked

Chelsea Gray

Floor General (Point Gawd) & Clutch Maker

• Elite passer & veteran leader who dictates pace

• Great in tight game situations, excels in late shot creation

• Brings championship experience & decision-making stability

Jackie Young

Two-Way Guard

• Strong driver with ability to finish through contact & defend multiple positions

• Adds slashing & transition scoring

• Valuable versatility on both ends & international experience.

Rhyne Howard

Two-Way Impact Starter

• Proven WNBA starter with scoring, rebounding & defensive versatility

• Can defend wings & small forwards, create her own shot & facilitate

• Adds athleticism & play-making from the wing

Aliyah Boston

Defensive Anchor & Paint Presence

• Elite rim protector and rebounder; one of the best defensive bigs in the world

• Brings toughness in the paint & high-percentage scoring around the rim

• Improved stretch scoring out to 3

• Excellent close-out & help rotations on defense

Kahleah Copper

Slasher & Athletic Scorer

• Strong & relentless scorer off cuts and transition

• Great at spacing with improved shooting & finishing

• Provides intensity, unwavering confidence & veteran scoring punch

Angel Reese

Physical Forward & Rebounder

• High-motor rebounder & interior scorer with physical toughness

• Offers paint presence & strong put-backs

• Emerging two-way forward who’s improved defensively

• Never-back-down mentality

Dearica Hamby

Versatile Big with Hustle

• Brings scoring around the rim, rebounding & passing from the post

• Excellent on second-chance points & cleaning the glass

• Adds toughness & [3×3] international experience

Sonia Citron

Emerging Wing Creator

• Young scorer & secondary ball handler with strong basketball instincts

• Can shoot from outside, attack closeouts & make plays off penetration

• Represents the next wave of skilled versatile wings for Team USA

Kiki Iriafen

Big Body Frontcourt Option

• Adds size & interior physicality

• Can defend bigger post players & rebound effectively

• Provides USA with a defensive paint presence & roll target inside

Starting 5 Prediction:

PG- Chelsea Gray

SG- Jackie Young

SF- Rhyne Howard

PF- Dearica Hamby

C- Aliyah Boston