Basketball-US prepare for toughest-ever World Cup with Wilson’s sudden absence

"I Don't Think She's Injured Either": WNBA Fans Back Linda Cohn as ESPN Legend Raises Major Doubts on A'ja Wilson's Absence Citing Caitlin Clark

A'ja Wilson's withdrawal from the Team USA World Cup squad has been a huge talking point.

WNBA Reporter Sounds Alarm Over A’ja Wilson’s Absence as Team USA Faces a Major Leadership Void

The last time Team USA suffered a women’s basketball tournament defeat was 20 years ago, when they lost to Russia in the semifinals of the 2006 World Cup. So, it does seem quite clear that the gap in quality between the U.S. national team and other top nations around the world has been wide. However, anyone who watched the 2024 Paris Olympics final against France and thought that gap in quality was shrinking would not be wrong. And right now, it…

Angel Reese Makes Bold A'ja Wilson Statement After World Cup Withdrawal

Team USA is going to be without reigning four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who withdrew from the roster earlier this week due to health reasons. Wilson was not the only player to withdraw from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster. Her former Las Vegas Aces teammate and current Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum will be […]

With a new-look roster and no A'ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup t

Breanna Stewart (10) and Chelsea Gray (8) of United States attend a training session ahead of the match between China and United States during the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles.

Basketball-US prepare for toughest-ever World Cup with Wilson’s sudden absence - Regional Media News

NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A'ja Wilson's stunning last-minute pull-out from the FIBA World Cup has afforded the world a sliver of hope against the dominant United States, as the global showpiece event kicks off on Friday with the Americans chasing a fifth straight [...]