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Caitlin Clark Named MVP as Team USA Completes 5–0 FIBA Qualifying Sweep

The honor capped her first action in eight months, with Clark leading the event in assists during a week USA Basketball used to test combinations and build chemistry.

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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 12: Caitlin Clark addresses the media during the United States Women's Basketball Team training camp at Duke University on December 12, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Lexie Hull #10 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever confer against the Chicago Sky during the first half at the United Center on July 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Overview

  • The United States closed the San Juan window by defeating Spain 84-70, finishing unbeaten at 5-0 in the round-robin slate.
  • Kahleah Copper scored 20 points against Spain, with Kelsey Plum adding 18 and Dearica Hamby 14 as the U.S. controlled the glass and shot 47.1%.
  • Clark averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists across five games to lead the tournament in assists, marking a successful senior national team debut.
  • In the finale, Clark logged 22 minutes with seven points and seven assists, while Angel Reese contributed eight rebounds.
  • FIBA’s official MVP went to Clark after a separate fan poll at one point showed Reese leading; the U.S. had already qualified for September’s World Cup and used the week for evaluation, with final roster decisions still to come and WNBA season timing still uncertain.