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FC·INJURY·August 31, 2026 09:41 AM ET

Kelsey Plum leaves Team USA roster for health reasons

Iriafen and Citron step in for the World Cup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read
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Breaking: Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson will no longer compete for Team USA at the upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup due to Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: USA Basketball named Washington Mystics players Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron to the upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup roster.

Why it matters: The change gives Iriafen and Citron places on the national-team roster for the tournament.

What to watch: Watch for USA Basketball's next roster update ahead of the World Cup.

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