Overview
- USA Basketball announced the 12‑player roster on Aug. 6 for the Sept. 4–13 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin.
- The squad includes Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Rhyne Howard, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young.
- Five players on the team return with prior World Cup experience while seven will make their senior World Cup debuts, reflecting a mix of veteran leadership and new international talent.
- Kara Lawson will coach the team with assistants Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts and Stephanie White, and USA Basketball has a clear process to replace players if injuries or availability issues arise before departure.
- The announcement prompted debate over notable omissions including Sabrina Ionescu and Olivia Miles, and the WNBA will pause its season from Aug. 31 through Sept. 16 to allow players to prepare and travel.