For the Indiana Fever, this past week was about more than basketball. It was about progress and seeing the franchise represented on one of the sport’s biggest stages. As Fever stars stepped onto the court wearing Team USA colors, the moment resonated well beyond practice reps.
That feeling was captured perfectly by Fever general manager Amber Cox, who shared a heartfelt message after seeing her players take part in USA Basketball training camp.
Amber Cox Reacts to Fever Representation at Team USA Camp
The Fever’s X page shared photos from the national team training camp, captioned, “family ❤️🔥 squad is reppin’ at @usabasketball training camp.” Cox quickly responded with a message that reflected both pride and perspective.
“Loved attending USAB camp and seeing colleagues from around the W and watching some of the best players in the world compete,” Cox wrote. “And of course SO PROUD of our Fever girls!”
Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston were among the 18 players invited to attend the three-day Team USA Women’s National Team camp, which ran from Dec. 12 through Dec. 14. Fever head coach Stephanie White was also present, serving as a court coach and giving the franchise a strong presence across multiple levels of the program.
The camp marked the beginning of Team USA’s preparation for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany. Duke women’s basketball head coach Kara Lawson is entering her first year as national team head coach, making this camp an important early evaluation period for the next international cycle.
Team USA has already qualified for the World Cup after winning the 2025 Women’s AmeriCup, but roster decisions and chemistry building are just getting started.
Caitlin Clark’s Return and a Meaningful Step Forward
For Clark, the moment carried even more weight. After an injury-filled 2025 WNBA season that ended earlier than expected, Clark finally returned to full basketball activity on Friday, Dec. 12. For the first time since suffering a right groin injury on July 15, she participated fully in a team setting, this time on the floor with Team USA.
It was Clark’s debut with the senior national team, and simply being back on the court marked a major step forward after months of frustration and rehab. The Fever star had battled injuries throughout her sophomore WNBA season, which limited her to just 13 games before her year was shut down.
Boston’s path to this moment has been different but just as meaningful. She previously participated in the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium and was part of the 2024 USA Women’s National Team training camp ahead of the Paris Olympics.
While she did not make the final Olympic roster, her continued presence in USA Basketball activities reflects how highly she is regarded within the program.