Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Having ‘Fun’ Playing Together for US and Not Against Each Other
The former NCAA rivals say their first national team run together has been fun as they prepare for a possible WNBA playoff rematch.
- In Berlin, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are competing together at the FIBA World Cup, moving past the intense media narratives that have long defined their relationship as rivals.
- Following the 2023 NCAA title game between LSU and Iowa, their relationship became a focal point of public debate, drawing comparisons to fierce rivalries like Duke versus Carolina or Yankees versus Red Sox.
- Caitlin Clark called many stories about their relationship 'false takes,' saying "No matter what, there's always going to be people that create those narratives." She emphasized loving the competitiveness she and Angel Reese share.
- During the opener against China, Reese pulled Clark back when she entered the court prematurely, demonstrating their chemistry. "Well, the ref had gotten mad at me a couple of times prior, so she was saving me," Clark said laughing.
- Reese's Atlanta Dream and Clark's Indiana Fever both hold 26-14 records and are headed for the WNBA playoffs, where they could meet in the first round if current seeds hold.
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Angel Reese addresses relationship with Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are longtime rivals going back to their time competing against each other at the college level. Now, the two are teammates for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany. And despite their rivalry, it sounds like they’re enjoying it. After a dominant win over Hungary on Thursday,…
Angel Reese Shares Honest Thoughts About Playing With Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark may be known for their fiery on-court rivalry, but while in Berlin, the pair are […] The Angel Reese Shares Honest Thoughts About Playing With Caitlin Clark first appeared on The Blast
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Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other
BERLIN (AP) — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’ s interactions are a subplot of the women’s FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese continue to insist…
Caitlin Clark Makes Her Feelings on Angel Reese Very Clear Before Team USA’s Quarterfinal vs Hungary
If there is a conversation that dominates the WNBA more than anything, it’s the rivalry between Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. Both players have been pushed against each other since their college days, and the comparisons only got more fiery when they entered the league. But with the 2026 […]
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