Wilson, Plum Withdraw from Team USA; Clark, Reese to Lead New Era

Two prominent stars, A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, have withdrawn from the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup roster for the U.S. national team, citing injuries and fatigue. Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, and Plum, a two-time WNBA champion, will not be participating in the upcoming tournament in Berlin.

This development comes as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are being highlighted as key figures for a new generation of talent on Team USA. Coach Kara Lawson is assembling a roster focused on this emerging group, aiming to build on past successes with fresh energy and dynamic play. The team is expected to generate significant enthusiasm as it embarks on this new chapter in international competition.