With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
Summary
The U.S. women's basketball team is preparing to defend its FIBA World Cup title with a younger group of players and without star A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The competition is becoming tougher as other countries like France, Australia, Spain, and China are improving rapidly.Key Facts
- The U.S. has won the last four women’s FIBA World Cup titles in a row.
- The new U.S. roster is led by Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and experienced player Breanna Stewart.
- A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not play in the World Cup; Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are their replacements.
- France almost beat the U.S. in the 2024 Olympics gold medal game, losing by just one point.
- U.S. coach Kara Lawson said this will be the toughest World Cup to win due to stronger international teams.
- Other strong teams include Australia, Spain, and China.
- The 2030 Women’s World Cup in Japan will move to late November and early December to avoid clashing with the WNBA schedule.
- FIBA hopes this change will help women’s basketball get more attention and support from sponsors.
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