A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup
Two WNBA stars will miss the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, leaving the USA team with new faces.
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The story so far
Two key players, A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, will not participate in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. The New York Times and ESPN both confirm their absence.
USA Basketball has announced the addition of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to the roster. The impact of Wilson and Plum's absence on the team's performance remains to be seen.
Yahoo Sports notes that Wilson's decision to opt out is personal, but does not specify the reason.
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Coverage (9)
- Aces star A'ja Wilson withdraws from FIBA World Cup for health reasons KSNV · 18h ago
- A'ja Wilson's shocking absence helps highlight Team USA's formidable future highposthoops.com · 18h ago
- Team USA's golden era isn't over. Its cakewalk is USA Today · 18h ago
- Kelsey Plum SHUTDOWN For Season As Phoenix Mercury Season Hits LOWEST POINT Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- WNBA stars A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum out for FIBA Women’s World Cup The New York Times · 18h ago
- Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen added to 2026 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Roster USA Basketball · 18h ago
- Aces news: Why A'ja Wilson opted out of FIBA Women's World Cup Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- How A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum injuries impact USA at World Cup ESPN · 18h ago
- A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup ESPN · 18h ago
The obvious questions
Who will replace A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum on the USA Basketball Women’s National Team?
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been added to the roster.
Why did A'ja Wilson opt out of the FIBA Women's World Cup?
Yahoo Sports states that Wilson's decision to opt out is personal, but does not specify the reason.
Which outlets have covered the absence of A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum from the FIBA Women's World Cup?
The New York Times, ESPN and Yahoo Sports have covered the absence of A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum from the FIBA Women's World Cup.
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