What happened: Clark and Reese are drawing attention for their on-court rapport while competing together for Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup. The pairing follows the same Caitlin Clark who took center stage in World Cup buildup coverage.

Why it matters: A functional partnership between the tournament's two most-watched Americans matters for Team USA's chemistry as the bracket stage begins. How the two mesh on court will shape lineup decisions the rest of the way.

What to watch: Team USA moves into bracket play with both players on the roster.