Caitlin Clark has resumed training with the Indiana Fever following her unexpected omission from the USA women’s basketball squad for the Olympics.
Earlier this summer, fans expressed their outrage when the rookie star was excluded from the Olympic lineup headed to Paris. This occurred as Clark continued to draw significant attention to the WNBA, breaking records for attendance and viewership.
Nonetheless, Clark is determined to finish her inaugural WNBA season on a high note, already back in the gym preparing for their next game scheduled for August 16, which is after the Olympics.
On Tuesday, Clark was spotted at the Fever’s training facility, gearing up for the season ahead.
The former Iowa standout showcased her Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEs during practice and appeared to be in good spirits while discussing her new sneakers.
Caitlin Clark returned to practice with the Indiana Fever after being left out of the Olympics
“It’s pretty cool, I feel like it’s Fever but it’s also Iowa,” Clark commented about the sneakers. “You get the best of both worlds. I have another pair that you’ll see me wear later that is even more Fever-themed, so stay tuned for that one.”
“You can see the yellow, and they resemble the Bruce Lee shoes I wear, but they’re still unique,” she continued. “I like the gold swoosh. The black and yellow combo is simply classic.”
In the competitive race for rookie of the year against Angel Reese, Clark currently leads the Fever in points, assists, and steals. She averages 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
The rookie is averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 boards, 8.2 dishes, and 1.5 steals per game in the WNBA
Clark helped the WNBA All-Stars defeat team USA with 10 assists before the break
The USA women’s basketball team blew Japan out, 102-76, in their first group game in Paris
In her last outing before the break, Clark scored 24 points during a loss to the Dallas Wings, but previously facilitated the WNBA All-Stars to victory over Team USA on July 20 with 10 assists. The Fever stand at 11-15 heading into the final stretch of their season.
Their next matchup is against the 13-12 Phoenix Mercury.
Meanwhile, Team USA is set to play their second group game on Thursday against Belgium after a commanding 102-76 victory over Japan.
