USA Basketball dropped its roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico — and the names are stacked. But instead of just celebrating the talent, a chunk of WNBA fans zeroed in on something else: the promo poster.
The talent on the list is obvious.
What caught WNBA fans off guard wasn’t who made the team — it was the promotional poster. Caitlin Clark wasn’t featured as the centerpiece of the graphic, and that alone sparked debate.
@PkgPileDriver wrote, “Caitlin needs to pull her card and refuse to play if Sid the sloth is on the team.”
Caitlin needs to pull her card and refuse to play if Sid the sloth is on the team
— Douglas (@PkgPileDriver) February 11, 2026
@hanniani1 questioned, “Ridiculous poster. Where’s the Face of WNBA?”
@OilyBigDog added, “How do you advertise your team and not have Caitlin Clark in the picture lmao.”
Clark, of course, is on the roster. She’s part of a 12-player group that includes Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kahleah Cooper, Chelsea Gray, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard, Kiki Iriafen, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, and Jackie Young.
“If she doesn’t start, we riot”: WNBA fans rally behind Clark
Still, the focus stayed on Clark’s visibility rather than the depth of the squad.
After dealing with multiple injuries last season, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year appears ready to return at full strength. For many supporters, just seeing her back in national team colors is enough to build anticipation.
When the Indiana Fever acknowledged her selection, fans piled into the comments.
@checkin54688115 joked, “If she does not start we riot!”
@luihrms posted, “No brainer!!!!!! She’s the best in the squad!”
@jennyd2012 added, “So good to have our goat back on the court!!!!”
Once the games begin in San Juan, that noise will fade into the background. Team USA’s job is straightforward: qualify and move forward. If Clark performs the way many expect, the spotlight will naturally follow — poster placement won’t matter much after that.
