The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has been one of basketball’s most followed storylines, tracing back to their epic college clashes with the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Tigers. Their competition carried over into the 2024 WNBA Draft, where Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever, and Reese went seventh to the Chicago Sky, fueling comparisons throughout their rookie campaigns and into the 2025 season.
But while the two have often been viewed as rivals, both stars share the same uniform, this time for USA Basketball, marking the first time they’ve been teammates since the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
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Former LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) and former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament title game.Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Both players are currently participating in Team USA’s national training camp, preparing for international competition in 2026. On Sunday, the WNBA shared a practice video that quickly went viral — showing Clark and Reese exchanging passes.
The brief clip sent social media into a frenzy, with fans flooding the comments section.
“Look at that collaboration!! Working as a team. All my faves looking good together 🤩👏👏,” one wrote.
Another added, “I hope Angel and CC become close! I love both of them so much.”
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“😍😍😍 this is feeding my soul,” another fan posted.
“This is healing the world right now 😢 I love this!” said one fan.
“CC and Angel look good playing together,” remarked another.
“A Christmas miracle!” another fan called the interaction.
Although neither Clark nor Reese has publicly acknowledged any personal tension, their fan bases have long fueled debates comparing the two stars. Yet moments like this show the mutual respect and shared passion they bring to the game.
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Together, both rising stars have helped drive record WNBA ratings, attendance and engagement, cementing themselves as central figures in the continued growth of women’s basketball.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 14, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
