'I Didn’t Think What I Said Was Wrong': Caitlin Clark Text That Went Viral On Public About Olympic Snub Has Christie Sides Regretful In Book

For Caitlin Clark, it was just another moment to move past. But like everything she does these days, even her silence makes noise.

Dawn Staley Says Caitlin Clark Would’ve Made Team USA if Picked Today

Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snub still has ripple effects, even now. A fresh voice stepped in this week to challenge the narrative.

“She would likely have been selected if the roster were chosen again, citing her elite skills and maturity,” said Dawn Staley, member of the selection committee. 

That’s coming from someone who was in the room, watching the process unfold. It underscores how close Caitlin Clark was to making the cut in 2024.

Staley’s take shifts the storyline. Instead of labeling Clark as “too green” for international play, it points to a competitive roster decision tilted by veteran preservation and perhaps timing. This can be considered insider perspective on one of the sport’s biggest selection puzzles.

The 2024 team still won gold, but Staley’s words suggest Clark’s absence didn’t help widen it. And in the world of politics and national team strategy, that matters.

Caitlin Clark hasn’t said much publicly since that book dropped, but her rise hasn’t slowed. The Fever rookie continues to rewrite WNBA record books and Sam-style narratives are already starting to fuel 2026 Olympic speculation.

If she keeps this pace up and slows the noise game after game, don’t be surprised when she gets a roster nod so strong it leaves little room for regret.