While Caitlin Clark was unsurprised that she was not selected for the United States Olympic Team in France, others appeared incensed that the most recognizable player in the WNBA would not be competing for the gold medal. Here’s how she could still play against her country, though.
In addition to lighting up the WNBA on and off the court, the overall first pick in the draft has generated previously unheard-of excitement in professional women’s basketball. As a rookie, she also made many baskets of thirty or more points.
Following her Olympic “snub,” Diana Taurasi takes another stab at Caitlin Clark.
Regretfully, Cheryl Reeve didn’t select the Indiana Fever star because of her celebrity, despite the fact that the Americans are attempting to win eight consecutive gold medals. But as early as July 20, she might already be able to exact her retribution in a unique one-off match.
As part of their preparations for the Games in France, Team USA will play the WNBA All-Stars. Clark, who was named rookie of the month for May, might very well be picked to the team and given the opportunity to show her critics who were wrong to leave her out.
According to ESPN, “the highs and lows of Clark’s first 13 WNBA games have been thoroughly covered and analyzed,” and they added her to their projected roster. “But given her strong career start and the heavily weighed fan vote, she’ll probably be going to Phoenix.
“Aside from Olympian Jackie Young, the rookie leads the league in assists per game and is one of just two players this season averaging at least 16 points and six assists per game.
“Regardless of whether you think Clark should have made the Olympic team, it’s hard to deny that it’s a tantalizing prospect to see her go against Team USA as part of the WNBA All-Stars.”