A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw from Team USA World Cup roster

Team USA are having to make-do without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum for the FIBA World Cup. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum both withdrew from the Team USA squad right before the tournament due to health issues.

Team USA has been dealt a huge blow after it was announced that Kelsey Plum and A’Ja Wilson have already withdrawn from the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as both of them are recovering from their respective injuries. However, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson didn’t have time to dwell on the fact that she [...]

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest news heading into the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, including the news that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the tournament. With two of Team USA’s biggest stars and most experienced players unavailable, can they keep their World Cup hopes alive? How will such a young roster fare on such a big stage?

The US women’s basketball team for the 2026 FIBA World Cup will be without two familiar faces in A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum’s decision to sit out the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has led to many doubting Team USA’s chances of winning the gold medal.

This week, two of the WNBA’s most prolific players announced they weren’t going to play for Team USA ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Four-time WNBA MVP Aja Wilson and two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum both rejected their offers due to injury. Wilson has battled health and fatigue issues, while Plum will miss…

A’ja Wilson will not participate in the upcoming 2026 FIBA World Cup tournament. A’ja Wilson officially withdrew from the international competition alongside former teammate Kelsey Plum this week. The legendary forward decided to step away to manage a heavy physical workload. The superstar athlete played through noticeable discomfort during the recent professional schedule. The veteran [...]

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum have already announced their absence from the 2026 FIBA World Cup due to health issues. That has also brought significant criticism of Wilson, as she was the most important piece of Team USA’s squad.

Team USA released its roster and schedule for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, and although most of the women were expected to be on the roster, there were a few moves (or non-moves) that drew questions. Although the likes of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese will be playing for Team USA, it came as a surprise to many that Team USA will be without Las Vegas Aces’ star A’Ja Wilson.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is all set to start soon and Team USA’s roster may concern fans. Team USA was expected to be led by the experienced duo of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum during the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Las Vegas Aces star and WNBA MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson won’t be part of the Team USA roster headed to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. On Monday, USA Basketball announced its final roster, and Wilson’s name was missing.

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will not participate in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, dealing a massive blow to Team USA before the tournament. Wilson won MVP at the 2022 World Cup and at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA with 14.

The teams are finalized. The stakes are higher than ever.

How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not compete in the FIBA Women’s World Cup due to health reasons, Team USA announced on Monday. Plum also will miss the remainder of the WNBA season with the Phoenix Mercury, the two-time WNBA champion announced on Instagram. Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen will replace Plum and Wilson on the World Cup roster. The nature of Wilson’s injury is unclear. She has been a rare scratch this WNBA season, missing only three regular-season gam

Team USA will be missing both A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum at the FIBA World Cup. Here's why.

Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will take their places for the tournament, which begins this week in Berlin

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not play in the FIBA Women's World Cup due to health reasons. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will replace them.

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not be taking part in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. USA Basketball cited “health reasons” for why they are no longer able to compete.

Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.

Team USA is looking for its fifth-straight win at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Team USA is looking for its fifth-straight win at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.