Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers discussed her real motivations behind representing Team USA at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in the middle of the WNBA season.
The WNBA will take a two-week break till September 16 as the 2026 FIBA World Cup is held in Germany, with multiple top WNBA stars representing Team USA at the tournament.
This includes Bueckers, who will play her first major senior international tournament for Team USA at this event.
Bueckers spoke about her decision to play for Team USA at the World Cup, highlighting how it's always been one of her dreams, and that representing the USA is the dream of every American athlete.
"It's an easy decision, being able to represent the United States. Whether it's at camp or at a tournament, at the Olympics or the junior level, at any level, you are honored to wear those three letters across your chest."
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The WNBA will take a two-week break till September 16 as the 2026 FIBA World Cup is held in Germany, with multiple top WNBA stars representing Team USA at the tournament.
This includes Bueckers, who will play her first major senior international tournament for Team USA at this event.
Bueckers spoke about her decision to play for Team USA at the World Cup, highlighting how it's always been one of her dreams, and that representing the USA is the dream of every American athlete.
"It's an easy decision, being able to represent the United States. Whether it's at camp or at a tournament, at the Olympics or the junior level, at any level, you are honored to wear those three letters across your chest."
#World #representing #tournament #decision
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