The 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup starts on Thursday, Sept. 22 and goes through Oct. 1 in Australia. The USA Basketball women’s national team is one of 12 teams looking to earn a berth in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France if they can win the event.
The WNBA Finals is also causing some complications.
Game 3 of the series between the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun is today at 4 p.m. ET. The Aces lead, 2-1 and would win the series if they win today. USA Basketball may not root for the Aces openly.