Sabrina Ionescu Responds to Being Left off Team USA Roster
Summary
USA Basketball announced its 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup roster, which includes 12 top WNBA players but does not include New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. Ionescu said she was somewhat surprised but understood the decision due to injuries and strong competition.Key Facts
- USA Basketball revealed the 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup featuring WNBA stars.
- Sabrina Ionescu, a key player for the New York Liberty, was not selected for the team.
- Ionescu said she was "kind of, but not really" surprised and understood the difficult decision because of her injuries and the team's talent.
- She is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game this season.
- Ionescu played for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics and won a gold medal with the team.
- Her teammate Breanna Stewart was chosen for the World Cup roster.
- Other notable WNBA players on the roster include A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese, Kahleah Copper, and Jackie Young.
- Ionescu is a four-time WNBA All-Star but was not selected for this year’s All-Star game, unlike most players on the World Cup roster.
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