After four long years, the FIBA Women's World Cup is finally back. USA and China will open up their campaigns against each other on Friday. Team USA is heavily decorated at this tournament, having won nine out of the last 12 and four consecutive World Cups.

A’ja Wilson was initially set to compete at the 2026 FIBA World Cup, but the WNBA star withdrew from the team recently. Wilson would have been an excellent asset for the USA, given she is a four-time MVP and has the highest points average of any player in the league right now.

Caitlin Clark set multiple WNBA records in August, scoring or assisting on 44.7 points per game and more before her FIBA Women's World Cup debut.

Yueru was China’s leading scorer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and helped China to a silver medal at the 2022 World Cup.

Caitlin Clark is set to make her senior international debut as Team USA opens group stage play against China. The Indiana Fever point guard previously earned MVP honors at the youth international level.

Former UConn women's basketball star Gabby Williams has been tasked with leading an ultra-talented France squad that's hoping to finally knock off the United States at the FIBA Women's World Cup this month.