Kelsey Plum out of FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons

She will also miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

What happened: Plum has withdrawn from Team USA’s World Cup roster.

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Why it matters: The withdrawal removes a two-time World Cup gold medalist from the U.S. squad.

What to watch: Roster replacements will shape the team’s preparations for the tournament.

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