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Will Caitlin Clark be on the 2024 Team USA basketball team?
The sensational Iowa women’s basketball star, has captured the attention of fans and experts alike. Her electrifying performances on the court.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie leaves no room for doubt. When asked about Caitlin Clark’s potential inclusion on the USA Basketball Women’s Olympic Team, Leslie’s response is unequivocal: “One-hundred percent. One-thousand percent. I don’t know how you leave the country without her.” High praise indeed from a basketball legend who knows what it takes to win on the world stage.
Clark’s journey to the Olympics took a significant step forward when she received an invitation to the USA Basketball training camp in Cleveland, April 3-5. As the only college player among the 14 invitees, she stands out. Her dazzling stats leading the NCAA with 31.8 points and 8.8 assists per game have caught the attention of fans and selectors alike.
TV Ratings Record Breaker
But it’s not just her on-court prowess that has set Caitlin Clark apart. In her final regular-season game against Ohio State, she dropped 41 points, breaking records and TV ratings. The matchup averaged a staggering 3.39 million viewers on FOX the largest audience for a regular-season women’s basketball game in 25 years.
To put that figure into perspective, the NBA Finals averaged 11.64 million viewers, and the 2023 World Series averaged 9.08 million viewers. Clark’s performance outshone them all. Her star power extends beyond the court, resonating with viewers across the nation.