Moore 1 of 6 Huskies on US women's hoops roster

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) - UConn senior Maya Moore is one of six Huskies who made the U.S. women's basketball team at the World Championship.

Moore is just the third collegian to play for the U.S. at the tournament since 1996. Joining her are Connecticut alums, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Swin Cash, and Asjha Jones.

Bird, Taurasi, and Tamika Catchings are the only returners from the U.S. squad that played in Brazil at the last World Championship when the Americans finished a disappointing third, losing to Russia in the semifinals.

Rounding out the team that will begin play Thursday against Greece are Sylvia Fowles, Lindsay Whalen, Candice Dupree, Jayne Appel, and Angel McCoughtry.

Kara Lawson and Seimone Augustus were the final two players cut.