A’ja Wilson & Kelsey Plum OUT for FIBA World Cup? Team USA Roster Changes

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not participate in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, and Team USA is already making roster changes. Tacarra reacts to the news and breaks down why sitting out could make sense for both WNBA stars as they prioritize rest, recovery, and what comes next. With Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron reportedly stepping in as replacements, what will the new-look Team USA roster look like on the international stage? Tacarra discusses Kelsey Plum’s injury-filled WNBA season, A’ja Wilson’s massive workload, the physical toll of travel and international competition, and why giving their bodies time to recover could be the best decision. IN THIS EPISODE: A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum sitting out the FIBA World Cup Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron joining the roster as replacements Why Plum may need an extended recovery period The workload A’ja Wilson has carried throughout the WNBA season Injuries impacting the Las Vegas Aces The physical toll of WNBA basketball, international travel and jet lag What the roster changes mean for Team USA Whether WNBA stars should prioritize rest over international competition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.