Lisa Leslie withdraws from USA Worlds Roster

First Yolanda Griffith, now Team USA will be without Lisa Leslie who withdrew from the competition citing family reasons. The cornerstone of Team USA since the early stages of its current world domination of the sport, this is the first time she won't be participating in a major event since 1992. Leslie, this year's WNBA MVP - her third - is the US all-time leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker in the World Championships and Olympics and the reigning World Champs MVP. No doubt this is a huge blow as that leaves Team USA without a real center. Now having to fill 3 roster slots, USA Basketball might be looking into giving a chance to college players in hopes to build for the future. Russia agrees and sends a thank you card.

ESPN story.