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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw from FIBA Women's World Cup roster

USA Basketball announced that A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup due to health concerns. Washington teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been named as their replacements on the national team roster.

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Why It Matters

The withdrawal of two veteran stars changes the composition of the U.S. national team roster ahead of their opening game against China this Friday.

Key Facts

  • A'ja Wilson is withdrawing from the FIBA Women's World Cup to rest following a heavy WNBA season workload.
  • Kelsey Plum is withdrawing from the tournament due to a calf injury that has not fully healed.
  • Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to the U.S. roster as replacements.
  • The U.S. team opens the tournament against China this Friday.
  • Sonia Citron will be making her national team debut in Germany.
  • The U.S. has won every World Cup since 2006.
  • The U.S. roster includes debutants Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, and Aliyah Boston.

Who's Mentioned

otherFIBA Women's World Cup“International basketball tournament.”personA'ja Wilson“WNBA MVP withdrawing from the World Cup for rest.”personSonia Citron“Replacement player for the U.S. team.”organizationUSA Basketball“Governing body announcing roster changes.”personKiki Iriafen“Replacement player for the U.S. team.”personKelsey Plum“WNBA player withdrawing from the World Cup due to a calf injury.”