ESPN projects Caitlin Clark to star for USA Basketball in 2028 Olympics

Fresh off of a thrilling 67-66 gold medal victory, it seems that all eyes are turning to the next Summer Olympics.

The 2024 Paris Olympics saw the USA women’s basketball team secure gold on the back of A’Ja Wilson and stake their claim as the most dominant country for women’s basketball.

That said, all attention has quickly turned to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and one large talking point is the future presence of Caitlin Clark on Team USA.

Like CBS Sports guaranteeing her place on the 2028 roster, ESPN’s 2028 Team USA roster projections have Caitlin Clark starring for the team in the next Olympics.

Caitlin Clark, G, Indiana Fever

Age for 2028 Olympics: 26
Previous Olympic experience: none

Clark’s omission from the 2024 team has been a subject of much debate. Her fans wanted to see her in Paris. Her game has matured at such a rapid pace, she wouldn’t have been out of place as a young star learning from the Team USA vets. But coach Cheryl Reeve didn’t want a WNBA rookie on this roster, and Clark likely wouldn’t have been given much playing time. The rest Clark has gotten should help her during the remainder of her rookie season. Everything points to Clark being in Los Angeles in 2028. – Michael Voepel, ESPN

Caitlin Clark will be more than ready for the next Olympics. Her absence on the 2024 roster was glaring but won’t occur again. Given four years of WNBA experience to build upon her already strong skillset will make her a key contributor for the next Olympics.

Other intriguing names projected to make the roster include a group of young stars that could shape the next era of women’s basketball in the United States.

ESPN is projecting Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins to suit up alongside Clark as a group of young, generational talents.

The rest of the roster includes A’Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Aliyah Boston, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu.

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