Kelsey Mitchell snubbed from Team USA World Cup roster

Despite an MVP-caliber season (27.2 PPG in July, leading WNBA in total points), Kelsey Mitchell was left off the FIBA World Cup roster. Sue Bird cited camp attendance and system fit over raw stats. Fans and media are outraged, comparing her stats to Plum and Copper. This fuels the 'disrespect' narrative around Fever players and raises questions about USA Basketball's selection process. Multiple articles and fan reactions on Aug 6 highlight the snub.