WNBA fans defend Linda Cohn over A'ja Wilson World Cup doubts
A'ja Wilson's withdrawal from the Team USA World Cup squad has sparked debate after ESPN's Linda Cohn questioned the timing of the decision.
WNBA fans have backed ESPN anchor Linda Cohn after she raised questions about A'ja Wilson's withdrawal from the Team USA World Cup squad. The Las Vegas Aces forward pulled out of the tournament citing personal reasons.
Cohn suggested on air that Wilson's decision may be linked to ongoing discussions around Caitlin Clark's national team involvement. The comments sparked debate across social media platforms.
Wilson has not responded to the speculation. Team USA officials have confirmed she will miss the tournament but remain eligible for future selection.
CricHubb Take
The backlash shows how quickly national team absences become proxy battles in the Clark era, even when the stated reason is personal and unverifiable.