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

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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

Team USA will compete in the FIBA World Cup in Berlin without A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The federation announced the duo will miss the tournament due to health concerns. Wilson is sidelined with fatigue while Plum is out following a lower leg injury. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to the roster as replacements for the upcoming event. Team USA opens tournament play against China this Friday. Coaching staff must now finalize the starting lineup, with decisions regarding the point guard position remaining as the team prepares to defend its gold medal status.

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Key Details
  • •A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdrew from the roster due to health reasons.
  • •Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron joined the team as replacements.
  • •Team USA faces China in the opening round of the World Cup this Friday in Berlin.
  • •Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Jackie Young are confirmed starters for the tournament.
Latest Updates
  • 6:46 PMCBS Sports — Predicting Team USA's World Cup starting lineup: Will Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers come off the bench?
What they're saying
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With A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum out, coach Kara Lawson has some big decisions to make before Friday

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