Team USA Women's Basketball Holds Camp Ahead of Final Four

Head coach Kara Lawson prepares squad for upcoming tournament

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:35pm

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The U.S. Women's National Basketball Team held a training camp in Phoenix, Arizona this week as they prepare for the upcoming Women's Final Four tournament. Head coach Kara Lawson, who also coaches at Duke University, had hoped to spend more time in Phoenix during the early April event, but was unable to due to her college team's schedule.

Why it matters

The U.S. Women's National Basketball Team is considered a global powerhouse, having won the last seven consecutive Olympic gold medals in women's basketball. Their training camp in Phoenix ahead of the Final Four showcases the city's role as a hub for elite women's basketball and the team's dedication to defending their championship pedigree.

The details

The training camp featured intense practices, scrimmages, and film sessions as Lawson worked to finalize the team's roster and game plan for the upcoming tournament. Several players, including veterans Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, participated in the camp as they look to lead the team to another gold medal.

  • The training camp took place in early April 2026, ahead of the Women's Final Four tournament.

The players

Kara Lawson

Head coach of the U.S. Women's National Basketball Team and the head coach of the Duke University women's basketball team.

Sue Bird

Veteran player on the U.S. Women's National Basketball Team, a five-time Olympic gold medalist.

Diana Taurasi

Veteran player on the U.S. Women's National Basketball Team, a five-time Olympic gold medalist.

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What they’re saying

“I was hoping to come to Phoenix to play,”

— Kara Lawson, Head coach, U.S. Women's National Basketball Team

What’s next

The U.S. Women's National Basketball Team will compete in the 2026 Women's Final Four tournament, which will take place in early April in Phoenix, Arizona.

The takeaway

The U.S. Women's National Basketball Team's training camp in Phoenix highlights the city's status as a premier destination for elite women's basketball and the team's continued dominance on the global stage as they prepare to defend their Olympic gold medal.