Former Kentucky star Rhyne Howard was named to USA Basketball’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup on Thursday.
Howard joins Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young on the roster.
The team will be coached by head coach Kara Lawson and assistants Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts and Stephanie White.
The United States will battle China (Sept. 4), Italy (Sept. 6) and Czechia (Sept. 7) in group play before moving on to the knockout rounds. The tournament will run Sept. 4-13.
USA Basketball Roster for FIBA World Cup:
Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury
Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces
Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream
Kelsey Plum, Phoenix Mercury
Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream
Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces
