SEOUL, South Korea -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas strained his groin during practice and won't play for the United States at the World Basketball Championship.
Arenas was hurt Monday, leaving him unable to compete for a spot on the 12-player roster.
"We know Gilbert is really disappointed," team managing director Jerry Colangelo said. "He's done a great job. "It's an unfortunate situation, but he is not going to be able to continue on."
With of Arenas out, the U.S. must cut one of its 13 remaining players before the worlds. The Americans play an exhibition game Tuesday against South Korea and open the worlds against Puerto Rico on Saturday in Sapporo, Japan.
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