The most-awaited return finally happened as Caitlin Clark took the court in her first-ever competitive game after an eight-month absence. Incidentally, it was not a league game or friendly match-up, but the player was part of the national side she had always dreamed of.
Ahead of the debut, the player mentioned having butterflies before the first national game. But she was once again at her best, delivering an efficient performance for her team. She followed up with another impactful outing in the second game, as she is getting back into form. During the post-game interview, the player opened up about her favourite part of playing for Team USA.
Caitlin Clark Mentions Her Favorite Part Of Playing For Team USA
After winning three championships at the Jr. level, the 2024 WNBA rookie was ready to step into the senior-level role. USA basketball handed her a chance in her third year at the pro level with a World Cup qualifier game.
After recording a double-double in her first game and also making a heavy contribution in the next game, the player answered a question about the best part of being a member of Team USA. Her answer was simple yet deep as she said, “Favorite Part, I get to put on this jersey,” pointing at her Team USA uniform.
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Earlier, recalling her dream to be part of the senior national team, Clark mentioned that she always wanted to see her jersey hung alongside the champion players of the country when she visited a room full of multiple jerseys of former players.
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While she was smiling during her answer, every ‘CC’ fan was happy with her debut game, where she scored 17 points and gave 12 assists. The Fever guard was also happy as she assessed her game and role for Team USA.
Caitlin Clark Analyzes Her Debut
HC Kara Lawson has one of the most talented rosters in women’s basketball, as she used all her players in rotation for the World Cup qualifier games. Although the former Iowa star didn’t start the game, she played for most of the minutes and dropped a double-double performance in the win.
Talking about her game, Clark said, “This is such a different scenario for me, rather than the WNBA season when a lot is kind of on my shoulders to create and do a lot of things. So my focus, more than anything, was just play really fast, play up tempo. I know that’s what I’m good at and what I can bring to this team.”
Fans loved her chemistry with top scorer Rhyne Howard and even commented about a possible free agency signing for the Indiana Fever.