Dallas Wings navigate WNBA break for FIBA World Cup tournament

The WNBA has entered a two-week hiatus beginning August 31 as numerous players travel abroad for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament, running from September 4 through September 13, includes several members of the Dallas Wings organization. Coach Jose Fernandez and guard Paige Bueckers are set to represent the United States, while Alanna Smith will play for Australia and Costanza Verona for Italy. The eighth-place Wings have secured a postseason berth with a 24–16 record and carry a four-game win streak into the break. Although the team is not scheduled to play again until hosting the Los Angeles Sparks on September 17, players have been assigned individual development programs. Practice for the remaining roster members will resume in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on September 8.

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