It is undeniable that Caitlin Clark is a talented basketball player with the potential to become one of the top players in the WNBA.
Whether she currently holds a spot among the elite players in the league is a matter of debate.
As a rookie playing for the Indiana Fever, Clark has revealed that she will not be included in Team USA’s upcoming Olympic roster, suggesting that she may not be considered one of the top 12 American players in the WNBA.
Upon hearing the news, Clark expressed her determination to strive for improvement, stating, “I think I’m excited for the girls that are on the team. I know it’s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way of me being on the team, me not being on the team.”
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Fever coach Christie Sides acknowledged Clark’s motivation, sharing, “The thing she said was, ‘Hey, coach, they woke a monster,’ which I thought was awesome.”
Clark mentioned that she was informed about being left off the roster, appreciating the respectful gesture of being notified beforehand along with other players. She realizes the competitiveness of the selection process and the multitude of players in the Olympic pool.
At 22 years old, Clark will have further opportunities to make it to future Olympic teams, with the next Summer Games set to be held in Los Angeles in 2028.
Sides emphasized Clark’s youth and potential for growth, stating, “She’s young. She’s gonna have so many opportunities in the future.”
Through the first twelve games of her rookie season, Clark ranks 14th in scoring with 16.8 points per game, 4th in assists with 6.3 per game, and 24th in rebounds with 5.3 per game. She leads the league in turnovers with 5.6 per game, indicating an area for improvement.
