US stars A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup
Summary
Two key U.S. women’s basketball players, A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, will not play in the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup due to health reasons. They will be replaced by teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, as the U.S. team prepares to compete against other countries starting with a game versus China.Key Facts
- A’ja Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, is resting to prepare for the playoffs after a busy season.
- Kelsey Plum is sidelined because of a calf injury that has not fully healed.
- Washington Mystics players Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will join the team as replacements.
- Iriafen has international experience from a recent World Cup qualifying tournament; Citron will make her national team debut.
- The U.S. has won every Women’s World Cup since 2006, when they finished with bronze.
- Several young stars, like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers, will play in the World Cup alongside veteran Olympic medalists.
- The U.S. opens their World Cup campaign by playing against China, a team with very tall players.
- The article highlights the strength of the U.S. roster despite missing two veteran players.
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