Arrr, Caitlin Clark be settin' sail in the WNBA to prove 'er worth for th' Olympic squad! Aye, matey!
2024-04-22
Arrr, me hearties! Keep a weather eye on young Caitlin Clark as she sets sail in the WNBA. The U.S. women’s basketball scallywags be watchin' her like a hawk to see if she be worthy to join the crew in Paris for the Olympic plunder this summer! Aye, may the wind be at her back!
Caitlin Clark's early play in the WNBA is essentially her audition for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team. The final roster for the Paris Games won't be decided until June 1, and since she couldn't attend the U.S. training camp due to her commitment to Iowa during the Final Four, her performance in the WNBA will be crucial to showcase her skills to the selection committee. Chair Jennifer Rizzotti emphasized the importance of bringing new talent into consideration, while still prioritizing talent, positional fit, loyalty, and experience.Despite missing the training camp, Clark has the opportunity to prove herself against some of the best players in the world. The U.S. women's basketball team, aiming for an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, boasts a talented pool of guards including veterans like Diana Taurasi and upcoming stars like Kelsey Plum and Sabrina Ionescu.Rizzotti will closely observe Clark's performance as she kicks off her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever. If selected, Clark would follow in the footsteps of WNBA rookie Breanna Stewart, who made the Olympic team in 2016 after years of national team experience. While Clark lacks senior national team exposure, her success in junior USA teams highlights her potential to make a significant impact on the U.S. Olympic team. Her focus remains on playing 5-on-5 basketball, aiming to compete against the best in the world.