The rivalry between Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese has been one of the most followed stories in basketball, dating back to their epic college clashes with the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Tigers. Their competition postponed to 2024 WNBA Draft, where Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana feverand Reese finished seventh in the Chicago Skyfueling comparisons throughout their rookie campaigns and into the 2025 season.
But even though the two have often been considered rivals, the two stars share the same uniform, this time for USA Basketball, marking the first time they have 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) during 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 this collaboration!! Teamwork. All my favs go well together 🤩👏👏,” one wrote.
Another added: “I hope Angel and CC become close! I love them both so much.”
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“😍😍😍 this feeds my soul,” another fan posted.
“This is healing the world right now 😢 I love it!” said one fan.
“CC and Angel look good playing together,” remarked another.
“A Christmas miracle!” ” another fan called out the interaction.
Although neither Clark nor Reese have publicly acknowledged any personal tension, their fans 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, the two rising stars helped drive record viewership, attendance and engagement in the WNBA, 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 December 14, 2025, where he first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as Favorite source by clicking here.
