US Stars A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum Will Miss the World Cup
USA Basketball announced that WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will be unable to participate in the tournament due to health reasons.
In an announcement made by USA Basketball, it was reported that renowned WNBA names A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not be able to play in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup due to health issues.
Roster Change Announced
USA Basketball publicly announced in an official statement on Monday that there have been significant changes to the roster.
Health Reasons Cited
It was announced that WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the tournament due to their health conditions and various physical challenges they have experienced.
Replacement Players Added to Roster
To fill these vacant positions on the national team roster, Washington Mystics players Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron were added to the team.
Tournament Schedule Set
The match schedule for the eagerly anticipated international basketball organization will take place between September 4 and September 13.