FIBA issues Caitlin Clark statement after Team USA win

WNBA: Team USA salutes Caitlin Clark’s logo three-pointer against Puerto Rico

Team USA drubbed host Puerto Rico 91-48 at the Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan on Thursday. Paige Bueckers led the way with 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Angel Reese added a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Clark came off the bench in her return from an injury-riddled year with the Fever. She finished with eight points on 2-of-6 from the field and 1-of-5 from three, adding three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes of play.

Her best moment came with roughly 1:30 left in the third quarter. Her defender backed off, leaving Clark several steps behind the three-point line. She did not need an invitation. 

The two-time All-Star used a hesitation dribble and step-back to create space and launched a shot near the logo. It hit nothing but net, a familiar sight for Fever fans.

Team USA’s official Instagram account captured the moment with a fitting statement.

“CC calls check mate

” Team USA posted on Instagram.

It is good to see Clark finding her rhythm and doing what she does best. She figures to be a major weapon for Team USA. The Americans set their sights on winning gold at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin this September.