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Caitlin Clark gets honest about beating Team USA after getting snubbed from Paris Olympics

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Ajinkya Aswale | Last updated Jul 22, 2024 12:12 PM ET

Caitlin Clark is considered the future of the WNBA by many basketball fans and experts. Clark has made her WNBA debut this season after being drafted by the Indiana Fever. She has been already breaking records as a rookie in the WNBA. The young star has already played in her first All-Star game in her rookie season.

The Indiana Fever star played in her first All-Star game as part of Team WNBA. In the All-Star game, Team WNBA went up against Team USA’s national women’s basketball team. She teamed up with another star rookie, Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky. Team WNBA pulled off a win against Team USA with a final score of 117-109. It was a huge victory for Clark and meant a lot to her since she was overlooked for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Um, no. They're really good. They have plenty of talent on that team... Four years prior, I'm pretty sure Team WNBA beat Team USA... If anything, it shows how good this league is. Caitlin Clark after Team WNBA’s victory

After the game, Caitlin Clark sat down with the media and talked about beating Team USA after getting snubbed by the team.

"Um, no. They're really good. They have plenty of talent on that team… Four years prior, I'm pretty sure Team WNBA beat Team USA… If anything, it shows how good this league is."

Caitlin Clark on Team WNBA's win and whether it served as vindication for them not being chosen… pic.twitter.com/CVYMPeW1eR
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Basketball fans are bummed out that they won’t get to see Clark show off her talent and skills with Team USA. Clark is taking a break after a stellar season, including winning a championship at Iowa in her final year.

Caitlin Clark’s success so far in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark became one of the best college prospects in the WNBA. The young star was already the face of basketball during her time in college. She was drafted by the Indiana Fever first overall. As such, she is surrounded by a lot of hype.

Clark has been setting many records in the league. Moreover, she and Angel Reese even became the first duo to make it to the All-Star as a rookie. Further, she even made record assists in the All-Star game as a rookie. Clark so far in the season has been great for the Indiana Fever and is averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists.

Clark will be a superstar in the WNBA in the coming future. Fans can expect her to win MVPs, and championships and make memorable moments in the coming future. Additionally, she along with Angel Reese is expected to be an instrumental part of Team USA during the next Olympic games in 2028.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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