Fans believe that the Fever guard would have played a better role than Diana Taurasi.

Fans miss Caitlin Clark’s potential contribution to Team USA.LAPRESSE

Team USA’s women’s basketball team may have secured a flawless 6-0 record and clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not everyone is cheering. The glaring absence of rising star Caitlin Clark from the roster has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and even some NBA players, who believe the Indiana Fever sensation deserved a spot on the Olympic squad.

With a roster packed with talent, including A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu, Team USA delivered a series of dominating performances, culminating in their triumphant gold medal victory. But for many, the victory was bittersweet, marred by what they see as an unforgivable oversight-leaving Clark off the team.

The omission didn’t sit well with Clark’s supporters, who took to social media to voice their frustrations. One particularly disgruntled fan took aim at veteran Diana Taurasi’s lackluster performance in Paris 2024, sarcastically posting on X (formerly Twitter), “This is who we left Caitlin Clark off the US Olympic Team for.”

Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, managed just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.7 assists per game-a stat line that left many wondering why she was chosen over Clark.

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Another fan couldn’t help but make a humorous jab, writing, “Caitlin Clark watching Diana Taurasi warm the bench every game in the Olympics after being told she wasn’t good enough to make the team.”

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The discontent wasn’t limited to social media. NBA star Draymond Green weighed in on the debate during a recent episode of his podcast. Green, known for his outspoken opinions, argued that Clark’s inclusion would have been a no-brainer, both for her talent and the potential boost to the team’s brand.

“I think Caitlin Clark should have been on the USA team. It’s great for the brand… We talk brand any other time, let’s not act like it don’t matter now,” Green stated.

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As the dust settles on the Paris Games, one thing is clear: the outcry over Clark’s exclusion won’t be forgotten anytime soon. With the next Olympics set to take place in Los Angeles in 2028, all eyes will be on Team USA to see if they rectify what many see as a major mistake.

Until then, fans and critics alike will be left wondering what could have been if Caitlin Clark had been given her chance to shine on the world’s biggest stage.

Michigan Wolverines HC Sherrone Moore Provides Major Update On Team’s Starting QB Plans For 2024 Season With JJ McCarthy No Longer Around

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Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore provided an interesting update on his team’s plans at quarterback as the regular season draws closer.

The defending national champions will look a lot different this year. Head coach Jim Harbaugh returned to the NFL after accepting the Los Angeles Chargers’ HC vacancy, and Moore was named the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan will also have a new starting quarterback. Last year’s signal-caller, JJ McCarthy, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft and was taken 10th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.

Davis Warren, Jack Tuttle and Alex Orji are the three front-runners for the starting job, according to Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press. Tuttle attempted 17 passes in minimal action last season, completing 15 of them for 130 yards and a touchdown.

With the Aug. 31 season opener against Fresno State drawing closer, Moore stresses that he’s still taking his time deciding on the new starting QB in Ann Arbor:

“The ideal timeline is when we feel like we’ve got the guy who will help us win. There’s not a date, not a time. We will have a feel as a staff…(Offensive coordinator) Kirk Campbell is a phenomenal coach…he will make a great decision and we will be there to make it together.”