What happened: Caitlin Clark is a World Champion after the FIBA Women's World Cup concluded Sunday in Berlin. The result adds a senior global title to Clark's World Cup debut run.

Why it matters: Clark's tournament gave one of basketball's biggest names a first turn on the senior World Cup stage. The title also extends the international spotlight that followed her throughout the event.

What to watch: Watch how Clark's World Cup role feeds back into her WNBA workload as the 2026 regular season continues.