A'ja Wilson explains skipping FIBA World Cup for health reasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
A'ja Wilson, the reigning MVP, outlined her reasons for not participating in the FIBA World Cup during a practice with the Las Vegas Aces. She stated that she did not feel physically at her best and aimed to avoid being a liability to her teammates on Team USA. Wilson emphasized that this decision was more about her own health rather than prioritizing the upcoming WNBA playoff run, and her coach, Becky Hammon, supported the choice. The Aces are set to play against the Seattle Storm on Thursday evening.
- •A'ja Wilson skipped the FIBA World Cup due to health concerns.
- •Coach Becky Hammon fully supported her decision.
- •The Las Vegas Aces play the Seattle Storm on Thursday evening.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson explained her understandable logic in skipping FIBA World Cup
"The best women's basketball player in the world has extremely high expectations for herself.
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