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Kahleah Copper misses out on early 2028 Team USA Olympic roster

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Kahleah Copper misses out on early 2028 Team USA Olympic roster
Summary

Kahleah Copper was excluded from USA Today's projected 2028 Olympic roster following her contributions to Team USA's World Cup victory. Despite scoring 15 points in the final against France, Copper was one of several notable omissions. Mitchell Northam included her as a player to watch instead. Coach Kara Lawson may opt for veterans to bolster the roster over newer players like JuJu Watkins, who is also mentioned in the projection. Copper previously made her Olympic debut in 2024, winning gold and averaging 21.1 points during her first season with the Phoenix Mercury.

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  • •Copper scored 15 points in the World Cup final against France.
  • •She was included in players to watch for the 2028 roster.
  • •JuJu Watkins is projected to make the team instead.
  • •Plum and Ionescu are also absent from the projected roster.
  • •WNBA regular season resumes September 21.
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  • 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Kahleah Copper Left Off Early 2028 Team USA Olympic Roster Projection
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Kahleah Copper was left off USA Today's projected 2028 Olympic roster despite helping Team USA win the World Cup in Berlin.

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