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Caitlin Clark is Trending After Team USA's Major Issue at Olympics
By Athlon Staff Writer,
4 hours ago
After the USA Basketball Men's Team defeated Serbia in their Olympic Group Phase opener on Sunday, the USA Basketball Women's Team followed with a convincing win over Japan on Monday.
Led by Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson, Team USA defeated Japan 102-76 despite making just four of their 20 three-point attempts.
While this poor shooting did not cost Team USA on Monday, some fans are concerned their lack of outside shooting could be an issue later in the Paris Olympics. Under an Instagram post from ESPNW , the network's women's sports page, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was trending: Fans believe her outside shooting would help Team USA.
"Wow if the WNBA only had a three point shooter they could have brought," another fan commented with three laughing emojis.
While there were several comments like these, there were also fans pushing back against the idea Clark is the answer to Team USA's shooting woes.
"I watched the second half and if they would've brought Caitlin they would've had to change the whole game plan because her fans wanna see her shoot instead of pass. She'll be representing the country next time for sure though," one comment read.
July 20, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; WNBA Team guard Caitlin Clark drives against USA Team guard Kelsey Plum during the WNBA All-Star Game.
While all of these comments were on Instagram, Clark was also trending on X amid Team USA's dominant performance despite the cold shooting. With Wilson and Stewart combining for 46 points, some fans pushed back against the idea that Clark's offensive firepower is needed on this roster.
As the Clark debate continues, it seems Team USA will have no problem handling their competition in the Paris Olympics. This is something Clark herself said during her All-Star Game media availability.
"They're really good. They have plenty of talent on that team... Four years prior, I'm pretty sure Team WNBA beat Team USA... If anything, it shows how good this league is," Clark said after Team WNBA's win over Team USA.
While Clark is not in Paris, the Fever star is still trending after Team USA's first Group Phase game.
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