Dez Bryant critiques Team USA's FIBA World Cup roster decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Team USA announced its roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, featuring Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, and Paige Bueckers. The omission of Olivia Miles and Kelsey Mitchell has sparked surprise, with Dez Bryant expressing his disappointment on social media. Team USA Managing Director Sue Bird indicated that both players may be considered for future rosters, citing limited assessment opportunities and Mitchell's lack of national team experience. The tournament is set to start on September 4 in Germany, with Team USA expected to face China, Italy, and the Czech Republic in the preliminary round.
- •Team USA announces roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup
- •Olivia Miles and Kelsey Mitchell excluded from the lineup
- •Dez Bryant questions the roster decisions on social media
- •Sue Bird cites experience and assessment factors for exclusions
- •Tournament begins on September 4 in Germany
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Legend Dez Bryant Questions Team USA’s FIBA World Cup Roster After Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell’s Snub
"Team USA revealed its roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Thursday, with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, and Paige Bueckers headlining the star-studded team. However, some were left stunned by the absence of Olivia Miles and Kelsey Mitchell in the roster, including NFL legend Dez Bryant.
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