Caitlin Clark, the highly-touted rookie guard for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, was not selected to be a part of the US women's basketball team for the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Despite this setback, Clark remains optimistic and is looking forward to cheering on her fellow athletes.
According to multiple reports, Team USA announced its roster for the Olympics on June 8, 2024. Clark was not among those named. However, she received a call from Team USA officials before the news became public.
Speaking to reporters after learning of her exclusion from the team, Clark expressed excitement for those who made it and stated that she would be rooting for them to bring home the gold medal. She also noted that this experience has given her added motivation to work harder and potentially make the team in future Olympics.
Clark had a standout rookie season with the Fever, averaging 16.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game through the first twelve games of the season.
Despite her disappointment at not making the team this time around, Clark has nothing but praise for those who did make it. She acknowledged that Team USA is known for being one of the most competitive teams in the world and that there were many deserving players vying for a spot on the roster.
Clark's exclusion from Team USA has been met with some criticism, particularly given her impressive performances both in college and in the WNBA. However, she remains focused on her goals with the Fever and is determined to continue improving as a player.
The Paris Olympics are set to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The US women's basketball team has dominated in past Olympic Games, winning gold at the last seven Summer Games.
