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Story summary
- Sami Whitcomb withdraws from the 2026 FIBA World Cup because of a knee injury.
- She injured her left knee in a May Phoenix Mercury practice, underwent arthroscopic surgery, and returned July 9.
- Coach Sandy Brondello must name a replacement within ten days of the September 4 opener.
- Whitcomb averaged 4.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 15 games.
- She earned MVP and All-Star honors at the March 2026 qualifying in Turkey.
