Sami Whitcomb withdraws from FIBA World Cup with Australian Opals
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Australian Opals face a setback as captain Sami Whitcomb will miss the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which is set to begin next week in Germany. Whitcomb's withdrawal significantly impacts the team's leadership and strategy as they prepare for the tournament. The Opals will need to adjust their game plans without their experienced captain. Further details regarding her replacement or the team's final roster have not been disclosed.
- •Sami Whitcomb withdraws from FIBA World Cup next week.
- •The Opals are adjusting strategies without their captain.
- •The tournament will take place in Germany.
- 12:28 PMESPN WNBA — Opals captain Whitcomb to miss FIBA World Cup
"The Australian Opals' FIBA World Cup campaign has suffered a major blow with captain Sami Whitcomb withdrawing from the tournament which tips off next week in Germany.
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