Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is taking her signature flair to the world stage.
Clark’s second year in the WNBA was difficult. Multiple lower-body injuries limited her to just 13 games, but she still averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game.
That was enough to earn her a spot on Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
Now fully healthy, Clark is wasting no time finding her groove. Her second outing for Team USA against Puerto Rico on Thursday showed flashes of the player the basketball world knows her to be.
WNBA: Team USA salutes Caitlin Clark’s logo three-pointer against Puerto Rico
Team USA drubbed host Puerto Rico 91-48 at the Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan on Thursday. Paige Bueckers led the way with 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Angel Reese added a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Clark came off the bench in her return from an injury-riddled year with the Fever. She finished with eight points on 2-of-6 from the field and 1-of-5 from three, adding three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes of play.
Her best moment came with roughly 1:30 left in the third quarter. Her defender backed off, leaving Clark several steps behind the three-point line. She did not need an invitation.
The two-time All-Star used a hesitation dribble and step-back to create space and launched a shot near the logo. It hit nothing but net, a familiar sight for Fever fans.
Team USA’s official Instagram account captured the moment with a fitting statement.
“CC calls check mate ♟️” Team USA posted on Instagram.
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It is good to see Clark finding her rhythm and doing what she does best. She figures to be a major weapon for Team USA. The Americans set their sights on winning gold at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin this September.
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