Will Caitlin Clark play for Team WNBA vs Team USA at the All-Star Weekend?
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend promises to be an electrifying event, and one player who has captured fans’ attention is none other than Caitlin Clark.
Fans are looking forward to an exciting 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Caitlin Clark is the player that has piqued their interest. The Indiana Fever rookie’s scoring ability and court vision have been dazzling the league, even if she came up just short of earning a spot on Team USA.
Clark is averaging 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and six assists per game, she has quickly become a fan favorite. Her deep range, flashy passes, and fearlessness on the court have drawn comparisons to NBA greats like Stephen Curry and Chris Paul.
Team USA to play Team WNBA in the All-Star Weekend
On July 20, Clark will most likely suit up for Team WNBA as they take on Team USA. The matchup pits her against established stars like Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, and Diana Taurasi. It’s a chance for Clark to showcase her skills, silence doubters, and perhaps even earn a spot on the national team in the future.
While Clark’s performance has been stellar, the selection committee opted not to include her in Team USA. The decision raised eyebrows, given her impact on the league. However, the All-Star Weekend provides her with an opportunity to prove her worth against the best.
"These two going at each other, Angel [Reese] and Caitlin [Clark], in a basketball sense, in trying to lead their team, it's what helped women's college basketball blow up. It's gonna help continue for the WNBA to blow up as well."
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 17, 2024
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Clark’s All-Star participation will attract media attention. If she performs exceptionally well, it could lead to discussions about her not being included in Team USA squad. It would being unwanted attention to a situation already with lots of questions.
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