Former Indiana Fever guard Aerial Powers shared an update about representing the United States in international competition. Powers posted about her experience suiting up for Team USA in three FIBA 3×3 events in August.

Powers, who last played for the Fever last season, expressed her gratitude for the honor of donning a Team USA jersey. She posted some of her favorite photos from the competition on social media.

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“3 different countries in 30 days. What a blessing ,” Powers captioned her Instagram post. “Here are some pics that warmed my heart so I wanted to share . Next vlog posting 2morrow”

Powers joined Madison Scott, Mikayla Blakes and Taylor Bigby on the national team roster. They played in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series in Tokyo, Bordeaux, and Debrecen. The Americans’ best finish came in Bordeaux, where they placed third. Powers’ best performance came in Debrecen, where she scored nine points in the game.

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The 5-foot-8 guard played a combined 10 games in the WNBA last season. She suited up twice for the Golden State Valkyries before playing eight games for the Fever towards the end of the 2025 season.

Powers wasn’t able to secure a new deal with any WNBA team in the offseason, which ultimately resulted in the fifth overall pick in the 2015 draft signing with Turkish club Canakkale Belediyespor. The 2019 WNBA champion and former All-Rookie Team selection then spent time with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball in late 2025.

Powers averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.7 minutes per game in her last season in the WNBA.

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