A'ja Wilson Joins USA Basketball Camp in Phoenix

Two-time Olympic gold medalist returns to national team training during Final Four week.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:48pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold colors, breaking down a women's basketball game into sharp, overlapping geometric planes to conceptually represent the sport's growing popularity.A'ja Wilson's return to the USA Basketball program during Final Four week highlights the national team's continued dominance in women's basketball.Phoenix Today

Two-time Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson will participate in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, Arizona during Final Four week. This marks the first time Wilson has joined the national team for a camp since helping the U.S. win gold medals at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.

Why it matters

As one of the WNBA's biggest stars, Wilson's participation in the USA Basketball camp during a high-profile NCAA Final Four event will help generate excitement and interest around the national team program ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The details

The USA Basketball training camp will take place from March 29 to April 2 in Phoenix, coinciding with the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four tournament. Wilson, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA, will join other top American players for practices, scrimmages, and team-building activities as they prepare for future international competitions.

  • The USA Basketball training camp will run from March 29 to April 2, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four tournament will also take place in Phoenix during the same dates as the USA Basketball camp.

The players

A'ja Wilson

A two-time Olympic gold medalist and star player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.

USA Basketball

The national governing body for basketball in the United States, responsible for the men's and women's national teams.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to get back on the court with USA Basketball. The chance to train and compete with the best players in the world is always an honor.”

— A'ja Wilson

What’s next

The USA Basketball camp will serve as a key evaluation and preparation event ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where the U.S. women's national team will look to win its fifth consecutive gold medal.

The takeaway

A'ja Wilson's return to the USA Basketball program during a high-profile NCAA event underscores the national team's continued dominance in women's basketball and the growing popularity of the sport in the United States.