Official: Sonia Citron is joining @usabasketball for the 2026 FIBA World Cup! Congrats Sonia, we'll be cheering you on Via @WashMystics on X

What happened: Citron has arrived in Berlin for World Cup duties and made her USA Basketball women’s national team debut.

Why it matters: She and Kiki Iriafen replaced Kelsey Plum after Plum’s health-related withdrawal. Citron was a FIBA U19 All-Star before joining the U.S. World Cup roster.

What to watch: USA opens World Cup play on Sept. 4.

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