New York Liberty send seven players to FIBA World Cup tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New York Liberty will provide seven players to various national teams for the upcoming FIBA World Cup beginning September 4 in Berlin. The organization holds the highest representation of any WNBA team, with athletes slated to represent France, Nigeria, China, Germany, Australia, Spain, the Bahamas, and the United States. Satou Sabally was originally designated for the German roster but will remain sidelined due to a concussion. This tournament coincides with a scheduled break in the WNBA season. Beyond international play, Angel Reese recently set a new league record for single-season double-doubles, surpassing the mark previously held by Alyssa Thomas. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries claimed the top position in the latest power poll following a four-game winning streak.
- •New York Liberty players will represent eight different countries at the FIBA World Cup.
- •The tournament begins September 4 in Berlin.
- •Satou Sabally is unavailable for the tournament due to a concussion.
- •Angel Reese established a new WNBA single-season record with 29 double-doubles.
- •Golden State leads the power poll after completing a 4-0 road trip.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — New York Liberty lead the WNBA with 7 players headed to the FIBA World Cup
"As the WNBA goes on its FIBA World Cup break, no team has more players headed to Germany then the New York Liberty. Like the city they play in, the Liberty are an international smorgasbord with players from France, Nigeria, China, Germany, Australia, Spain, the Bahamas and the U.S. New York will have seven of them playing in the tournament that begins Sept. 4 in Berlin.
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