Dez Bryant critiques Team USA's FIBA World Cup roster decisions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 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
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Star Shares 9-Word Verdict on Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell’s Team USA Snub For The FIBA World Cup
- 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.
"Sue Bird announced the 12-player Women’s National Team roster for the upcoming 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup on Thursday. However, the announcement immediately sparked a debate around the players who earned their spot on the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:42 AMNFL Star Shares 9-Word Verdict on Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell’s Team USA Snub For The FIBA World Cup
Sue Bird announced the 12-player Women’s National Team roster for the upcoming 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup on Thursday. However, the announcement immediately sparked a debate around the players who earned their spot on the team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:27 PMNFL 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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