Controversy Erupts Over Team Usa's FIBA World Cup Selections

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Kelsey Mitchell and Olivia Miles were not selected for Team USA's FIBA World Cup roster.

Bleacher Report - Caitlin Clark, a player for the Indiana Fever, expressed excitement about being named to the USA's 2026 Women's FIBA World Cup roster.

olympics.com - Sue Bird is the managing director of the U.S. women’s national basketball team.

Spectrum News - Breanna Stewart, a player for the New York Liberty, is part of the U.S. women's national team.

CBS News - Angel Reese, a player for the Atlanta Dream, will make her World Cup debut.

USA Today - A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier are Olympic medalists included in the roster.

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - Caitlin Clark expressed her excitement about being named to the USA's 2026 Women's FIBA World Cup roster, stating, "Anytime you wear USA across your chest, tremendous honor."

CBS News - The U.S. women's national team will face Italy on September 6 and Czech Republic on September 7 in pool play.

The Flag - The U.S. team is one of 16 teams participating in the FIBA World Cup, with the remaining teams split into four groups.

Sportskeeda - Team USA's roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup was announced, featuring 12 players.

olympics.com - The U.S. women's national basketball team aims to win its 12th World Championship and fifth consecutive World Cup gold.

Spectrum News - The U.S. women's national team will compete in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.

CBS News - The U.S. team will face China, Italy, and the Czech Republic in pool play.

Audacy - The U.S. will open group play against China on September 4.

The Flag - The U.S. team is one of 16 teams participating in the FIBA World Cup.

WHERE:

olympics.com - The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup will be held in Berlin, Germany.

The Flag - The tournament will take place in two arenas in Berlin: Berlin Arena and Max-Schmeling-Halle.

WHEN:

Audacy - The FIBA Women's World Cup will take place from September 4-13, 2026.

The Flag - The U.S. will play its first game on September 4 against China.

WHY:

olympics.com - Sue Bird stated that the roster was designed to have a mixture of experience and youth to set the team up for future success.

CBS News - The U.S. women's national team is aiming for its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

HOW:

Golden State Valkyries | WNBA - Natalie Nakase will serve as an assistant coach for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup team.

Audacy - The roster was selected by USA Basketball managing director Sue Bird, marking the first time a managing director has chosen the team instead of a committee.

Caitlin Clark is thrilled to be named to the USA's 2026 Women's FIBA World Cup roster, sharing that it’s a tremendous honor to wear the USA across her chest. The U.S. women's national team will kick off their pool play against Italy on September 6 and the Czech Republic on September 7, competing among 16 teams divided into four groups. Additionally, Natalie Nakase has been appointed as an assistant coach for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup team.