RESOLVING THE LEDGER
RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will not participate in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, dealing a massive blow to Team USA before the tournament.
Wilson won MVP at the 2022 World Cup and at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA with 14.3 points and 7.0 rebounds across all levels in 56 career games.
However, the four-time WNBA MVP will not make the trip to Germany due to injury concerns and a looming WNBA Playoffs run.
A’ja Wilson will use FIBA break to heal injuries instead of leading Team USA
ESPN revealed that Wilson has been playing through injuries to lead the Aces in the WNBA, and will take the break to heal instead of potentially aggravating it.
“Wilson, the four-time WNBA MVP, has not been 100% for some time, a source close to the situation told ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, and there was a concern that the World Cup’s grueling schedule could exacerbate the situation.”
Wilson has not missed any games for the Aces recently, but has been listed on the injury report with back issues periodically in the last week.
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The Aces sit at No. 3 in the standings with a 27-13 record. Their dynasty has been threatened by the strengthening of the Lynx and the emergence of the Valkyries, and they’ll need A’ja at 100% in the postseason.
With many of her rivals headed to Germany, Wilson will rest up and be ready for the end of the WNBA season, which resumes on September 16.
Wilson has averaged 26.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists this season.
A’ja Wilson’s FIBA absence will give a new generation of stars a chance to shine
Kelsey Plum also dropped out of the tournament due to an injury, with Team USA naming Washington Mystics duo Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron as Wilson and Plum’s replacements.
Wilson’s absence will likely lead to Team USA focusing on their new crop of stars: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese.
While Clark and Bueckers can replace Wilson’s scoring, Reese can potentially be a more impactful rebounder than A’ja at the FIBA level.
The team will also be bolstered by stars like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Kahleah Copper, Jackie Young, Aliyah Boston, Rhyne Howard, and Chelsea Gray.
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