"Monique Billings, who helped the Golden State Valkyries become the first WNBA team to make the playoffs in its inaugural season, was added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico. Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks was also added to the U.S. team."
"Billings, who averaged 7.3 points and 4.5 rebounds after being Golden State's first free agent signing, was part of the 2017 USA under-23 national team that was undefeated at the Four Nations Tournament. Billings is currently an unrestricted free agent. Burrell will be making her U.S. competitive debut."
"They'll join a talented group led by young stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The Americans also will have 2024 Olympic gold medalists Kahleah Copper, Hayward's Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young. Dearica Hamby and Rhyne Howard won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Games."
Monique Billings from the Golden State Valkyries and Rae Burrell from the Los Angeles Sparks were added to the U.S. women's basketball team for the FIBA World Cup qualifier in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They replaced Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron, both sidelined with right lower extremity injuries. Billings averaged 7.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in Golden State's inaugural season and previously competed on the 2017 USA under-23 national team. Burrell will make her U.S. competitive debut. The roster features young stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers alongside 2024 Olympic gold medalists Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. Olympic coach Kara Lawson will lead the team, assisted by Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbets, and Stephanie White. The U.S. faces Senegal, Puerto Rico, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain, pursuing a fifth consecutive World Cup championship.
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