01/09/2026
In a surprising twist of events, both A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not compete for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Plum withdrew to recover from a lower leg injury while rumors have swirled that Wilson chose pull herself from the lineup so that she'll be fresh come the 2026 playoffs.
Mystics rising duo Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will take their spots.