Caitlin Clark could play for a different country and not Team USA At The 2024 Paris Olympics
Clark’s omission from Team USA has drawn mixed reactionsLAPRESSE
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark received the disappointing news that she will not be part of Team USA when the women’s basketball team heads to Paris for the Olympic Games. However, an intriguing opportunity remains open for Clark: she could still play in the Olympics, not for the United States, but for Italy, thanks to her Italian heritage through her mother, Nizzi-Clark.
Clark’s path to the Olympics with Team USA faced a significant hurdle when a scheduling conflict prevented her from attending the national training camp in Cleveland. Instead, she was leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to the Final Four and the National Championship game for the second consecutive year. Although Clark concluded her collegiate career as the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, she fell short of securing a championship title.
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Despite the setback, Clark has remained positive and supportive of Team USA. “I know it’s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way,” she said. “I’m excited for them. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics. It will be fun to watch them.”
Clark’s thoughts on the Olympic snub
When asked if she felt disappointed, the Indiana Fever guard was candid. “Honestly, no disappointment,” she said. “I think it just gives you something to work for. You know, that’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. Hopefully in four years, when four years comes back around, I can be there.”
The leaked roster for Team USA showcases a star-studded lineup including former WNBA MVPs, future Hall of Famers, and All-Stars. The roster features Diana Taurasi (Mercury), A’ja Wilson (Aces), Breanna Stewart (Liberty), Alyssa Thomas (Sun), Jewell Loyd (Storm), Napheesa Collier (Lynx), Kelsey Plum (Aces), Jackie Young (Aces), Brittney Griner (Mercury), Kahleah Copper (Mercury), Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty), and Chelsea Gray (Aces).
Clark’s exclusion has sparked mixed reactions across the sports community. Notably, sports commentator Jemele Hill suggested that missing the Olympics could be beneficial for Clark. “In the span of weeks, she went from playing college ball to becoming a professional to having a grind of schedule. A multi-week break probably isn’t the worst thing in the world,” Hill posted on X.
While Clark’s immediate focus is likely on her professional career with the Indiana Fever, the possibility of representing Italy in the Olympics presents a unique and exciting opportunity. But it feels virtually impossible.
As Team USA gears up for the Paris Olympics, Caitlin Clark’s potential pivot to play for Italy adds an interesting dynamic to her career and the upcoming Games. Whether she pursues this path or continues to aim for future opportunities with Team USA, Clark’s journey remains a significant storyline in the world of women’s basketball.
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