Jason Whitlock Claims A’ja Wilson Is “Daring” Caitlin Clark to Lead Team USA to FIBA World Cup Win By Stepping Away
Five days before the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson withdrew from the tournament, reportedly due to injuries. According to multiple reports, Wilson is not feeling 100% despite missing only three games in the current WNBA campaign.
Five days before the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, A’ja Wilson withdrew from the tournament. She has been replaced by Kiki Iriafen on Team USA’s roster. Whitlock stated that Wilson withdrew to challenge Clark to lead Team USA to victory. This move could provoke backlash if Team USA were to lose.
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- Caitlin Clark tipped for bench role for Team USA at FIBA World Cup sports.yahoo.com
