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Clark, Wilson named in US squad for Women’s Basketball World Cup
Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson headline the 12-player United States squad named on Wednesday for next month's Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The US will open against China on September 4,…
The Story in Brief
Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson headline the 12-player United States squad named on Wednesday for next month's Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The US will open against China on September 4, then play Italy and the Czech Republic.
The Americans have won the past four World Cups and eight straight Olympic gold medals without losing a game. Seven players, including Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, will make their World Cup debuts. Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper return from the 2022 title-winning side. Wilson was that tournament's Most Valuable Player.
The Indian Opinion
The easy storyline is that Clark's popularity alone explains this selection, while another says the US can treat the tournament as a formality. Neither holds up. The squad combines seven debutants with five players from the 2022 champions, and its record gives it a clear edge without guaranteeing every game. The useful test is the opening group match against China on September 4, when the new backcourt must produce against a serious opponent.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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