Team USA Stars Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and Friends Spill Their Favorite Things at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has rolled into Berlin, and the United States roster is turning heads both on the hardwood and off it. While the games dominate the headlines, the athletes are also letting fans peek behind the curtain of their daily routines.

Team USA brings a familiar mix of talent to the tournament: guards Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Sonia Citron, Chelsea Gray, Rhyne Howard and Jackie Young; forwards Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Kiki Iriafen, Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart; and center Aliyah Boston holding down the paint. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum had to bow out for health reasons, with Citron and Iriafen stepping in as replacements.

In a quick‑fire session with the WNBA’s social‑media crew, a handful of the players answered a series of simple, almost child‑like questions. The first? Coffee or tea. Unsurprisingly, every single one chose coffee—no debate there. When asked to pick between pretzels or bratwurst, both Clark and Reese shouted “pretzels!” as their clear favorite.

Preferences about practice timing got a little more interesting. Clark, who’s known for her late‑night grind, said she’d rather play an evening game. Reese, on the other hand, prefers the crack‑of‑dawn vibe of a morning practice. As for travel style, Copper opted for spontaneity, saying she likes to wing it rather than stick to a strict itinerary.

It’s the kind of light‑hearted banter that reminds us these elite athletes are people too—coffee‑loving, pretzel‑eating, sometimes‑night‑owls who still have to figure out what to wear on a plane. Speaking of clothing, the team’s look in Berlin has been decidedly practical. Ahead of Friday’s matchup, the players were spotted in matching red sweat suits—hoodies with zippers, tapered legs, and the bold USA lettering plastered across the front. Comfort meets patriotism, and the look is working.

Fans can catch the next chapter of this story on Sunday when Team USA faces Italy at 2:45 p.m. ET, streamed on TNT and HBO Max. Keep an eye on the sidelines; you’ll probably spot a coffee cup within arm’s reach of Reese or Clark.

Beyond the statistics and the trophies, it’s these little snapshots—what they sip, what they snack on, how they dress—that make the World Cup feel a little more intimate. So next time you watch a fast break or a clutch three‑pointer, imagine a pretzel‑crunching, caffeine‑charged Angel Reese or a night‑game‑ready Caitlin Clark gearing up for the next play.