CAITLIN Clark has responded to not being included in the US team for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Clark, the 2024 WNBA’s top overall pick, is expected to be snubbed from the 12-man U.S. roster despite having a sensational start to her professional career.
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The news about coach Cheryl Reeve and the basketball selection committee’s decision to leave Clark out was reported by The Athletic on Saturday.
The decision created an uproar among WNBA and college basketball fans, as Clark also had a record-setting season with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Indiana Fever Clark responded to the rumors and shared that she is ready for the challenge of being part of Team USA’s next group.
“Honestly, there is no disappointment,” she said Sunday.
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“I think it just gives you something to work towards.
“It’s a dream, I hope one day I can be there.
“I think it’s just a little more motivation… You remember that and hopefully when you go back four years I can be there.”
Clark shared that she is “excited” for those who made the US team and will be “cheering them on to win gold.”
The 22-year-old also revealed that she already knew she wasn’t chosen before the news came out.
While studying, Clark became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division 1 basketball and continued her stellar play in the pros.
She averaged 16.8 points on 37.3% shooting, along with 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game in 12 games.
Last week, Clark had an impressive performance against the Washington Mystics, making 7 of 13 three-point shots to give the Fever the 85-83 victory.
It was reported that Reeve favored experienced players in his lineup selection.
The names of all 12 athletes on the Team USA roster are A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah . Copper.
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The U.S. women’s basketball team has won gold at every Olympics since 1996.
The WNBA season will pause from July 21 to August 14 for games.
The Americans will open the tournament in Group C against Germany, Japan and Belgium.
The USA will start looking for another medal on July 29th, against Japan.
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