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Ex-Iowa coach Lisa Bluder ‘would love to have seen’ Caitlin Clark at Olympics: ‘The hardest team to make’

Former Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder was among the many who were disappointed to learn that Caitlin Clark will not be headed to Paris next month with USA Basketball’s national team. But her concern isn’t for the women’s team in the Olympics this year but rather what Clark’s absence will mean for the team competing in Los Angeles in …

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Caitlin Clark snubbed from Olympic roster partly due to potential backlash over limited playing time: report

USA Basketball’s expected decision to leave Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark off the roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was met with questions Saturday morning, but one report shed some light on the decision. Citing two sources, USA Today columnist Christine Brennan reported one factor in omitting Clark from the women’s national team was the concern about how …

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WNBA rookie Kate Martin chases down Las Vegas Aces’ bus as part of team prank: ‘Don’t be late to the bus’

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin was left chasing down the team bus on Tuesday when her teammates pulled off a friendly prank on the former Iowa basketball player. In a viral clip shared on social media, Martin can be seen chasing down the Aces’ bus as it pulled away with the entire team. Kate Martin #20 of the Las …

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Who is Caitlin Clark? Stats, awards, broken records and endorsement deals of the Indiana Fever player

Caitlin Clark’s popularity has skyrocketed, especially during her last couple years playing basketball for the University of Iowa leading into her WNBA debut. Even if you are not a fan of basketball, you have likely heard of Clark. Outside of setting records on the court, she has also been spotted in commercials for companies like Xfinity and making jokes on …

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Cavinder twins praise Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball: ‘A once-in-a-lifetime player’

The conversation about Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA and the growth of women’s basketball has been a hotly debated topic since the former Iowa star was drafted with the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever last month. For Haley and Hanna Cavinder, there is no debate. Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes during pregame of …

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Caitlin Clark says she talks with media more than her ‘own family' through early portion of WNBA rookie season

Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark said the past couple of months have “definitely been a whirlwind.” The top pick in last month’s WNBA Draft entered the league after a national championship appearance. But she continues to adjust to playing at the professional level. It took six games for Clark and the Fever to record their first victory of the season. Indiana …

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Angel Reese's mom denies daughter's X post was aimed at Caitlin Clark: 'Of course you're about clicks'

A since-deleted post from Angel Reese was all innocent, her mother says. The Chicago Sky rookie seemed to reignite her feud with former college basketball rival Caitlin Clark on social media Thursday night. The Sky handed the New York Liberty their first loss of the season with a 90-81 win. Reese, who was selected by the Sky with the No. …

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Caitlin Clark dismisses 'narratives' of 'attention' she's received amid Fever's struggles: 'I don't read that'

Despite playing just five professional games, Caitlin Clark might already be the face of the WNBA. However, some critics suggest that status is not yet warranted. Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft last month by the Indiana Fever after cementing herself as arguably the greatest women’s college basketball player of all time. The Iowa Hawkeyes legend became …

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Caitlin Clark remains optimistic ahead of Fever home opener after lackluster WNBA debut

Caitlin Clark will be relying on the home crowd to help her rebound from Tuesday night’s loss against the Connecticut Sun when the Indiana Fever play their home opener against the New York Liberty Thursday night. Clark, 22, spoke to reporters following her lackluster debut in the WNBA earlier this week. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past Connecticut …

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Caitlin Clark's pro debut most-watched WNBA game since 2001

The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA is off and running, and it’s off to a hot start. The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer was drafted with the first overall selection in last month’s WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever, and she’s quickly become a legend in Indianapolis. Clark’s Fever jersey set sales records for Fanatics, and even Tim McGraw wore …

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