USA Basketball Admits Major Blunder: Caitlin Clark Was Snubbed for Paris 2024
Dawn Staley, a member of the Team USA selection committee, admitted that Caitlin Clark should've made the team because 'she's playing head and shoulders above a lot of people'.
Caitlin Clark has been making waves in the WNBA with her exceptional performance, earning a spot in the All-Star game during her rookie season. Her influence extends beyond the court as she has become a global sensation, drawing thousands of fans to arenas. However, despite her impressive debut season, she was notably absent from the Team USA roster. Now, a team executive has openly acknowledged that this omission might have been a mistake.
Dawn Staley, the head coach of the University of South Carolina and a member of the Olympic team selection committee, has publicly admitted that the selection process was flawed.
“As a committee member, your primary responsibility is to assemble the best possible team with the most exceptional talent,” Staley said. “Caitlin, as a rookie in the WNBA, wasn’t performing poorly, but she wasn’t playing at the level she is now. If we were to reconsider our choices with her current performance in mind, she would definitely be a top contender for the team, as she is currently performing at a level well above many others.”
Clark’s current statistics are impressive: she is averaging 17.1 points per game (ranked #13 in the WNBA), 5.8 rebounds per game (ranked #19), 8.2 assists per game (ranked #1), and 1.5 steals per game (ranked #11). Her team, the Indiana Fever, has a record of 11-15 and would qualify for the playoffs if the season ended today.
The 22-year-old guard has significantly boosted interest in women’s basketball. Earlier this year, Clark set a new NCAA scoring record, surpassing the legendary Pete Maravich. Her performance continues to highlight her potential and impact on the sport.
