U.S. coach Lawson labels current FIBA World Cup as most challenging
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
U.S. coach Kara Lawson identified the current edition of the FIBA World Cup as the most difficult tournament she has encountered in her tenure. Her comments reflect a growing intensity within the international competition. The tournament remains ongoing, with participating teams currently navigating a high-stakes environment. Lawson provided her assessment of the competitive field on September 1, 2026. Her perspective highlights the tactical and physical demands placed on the roster during the current event cycle.
- •Kara Lawson serves as the U.S. coach for the FIBA World Cup.
- •The remarks regarding the difficulty of the tournament were made on September 1, 2026.
- •Lawson characterized this specific event as the most challenging of her experience.
- 6:17 PMESPN WNBA — U.S. coach Lawson: World Cup most challenging yet
"U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.
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