; sensible run on the 2026 FIBA Girls's World Cup ended on an alarming be aware this previous Sunday, as the previous l star logged simply three minutes within the remaining in opposition to France.
Talking with reporters Wednesday, Bueckers said that her taking part in time was restricted on account of a flare-up of patellar tendinitis in her proper knee, and he or she is predicted to return to motion Thursday because the WNBA resumes.
"There [were] two back-to-backs," Bueckers started about her determination to sit down out of Sunday's remaining. "[I] simply wished to be cautious, take that strategy. Clearly, the timing sucks, however being sensible about it, figuring out that there's a purpose and function for the whole lot."
The Dallas Wings will start their remaining four-game stretch of the common season Thursday, internet hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 8 p.m. ET. Bueckers was held out of Tuesday's follow on account of relaxation and was not listed on Dallas' obligatory WNBA Damage Report Wednesday night.
As Bueckers famous, Crew USA performed on consecutive days to safe a fifth straight World Cup title. The younger level guard was restricted to a then-tournament-low 17 minutes in Saturday's semifinal in opposition to Spain, scoring six factors and making only one discipline objective as the US pulled away from a pesky La Roja squad late. Bueckers checked into Sunday's remaining with 2:38 remaining within the first quarter, grabbing an offensive rebound throughout her temporary cameo. She exited in the course of the quarter break and didn’t return.
Earlier than her damage flare-up, Bueckers performed brilliantly on the world stage in Berlin, taking pictures 13 of twenty-two from the sphere in Crew USA's three group-stage video games whereas including 4 steals and 4 blocks. Bueckers joined fellow UConn alumnae Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier as standout performers on the FIBA Girls's World Cup.
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