Team USA Gets Bad News on A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum for FIBA Women’s World Cup
Summary
Two key players, A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, will not play for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup due to health and recovery reasons. Their spots have been filled by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as Team USA prepares to compete without these All-Stars.Key Facts
- A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup for health-related reasons.
- Plum will also miss the rest of the WNBA season to recover from a lower leg injury.
- Wilson is resting to recover from a heavy playing schedule before the WNBA playoffs.
- Plum’s team, the Phoenix Mercury, is out of playoff contention; Wilson’s team, the Las Vegas Aces, is in third place and heading to the postseason.
- Washington Mystics players Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will replace Wilson and Plum on Team USA.
- Citron will make her national team debut at the tournament in Germany.
- Wilson was the MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is considered a top player.
- Team USA still has strong players like Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston on the roster.
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