Overview
- Clark arrived at USA Basketball camp in Miami and is expected to play her first game since July 2025 during the March 11–17 FIBA World Cup qualifying window in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- She acknowledged she may need to knock off rust and feel some nerves but said her body feels healthy after months of rehab from quad, groin and left‑ankle injuries that limited her to 13 WNBA games in 2025.
- Paige Bueckers joined Clark and other standouts at camp, and Azzi Fudd said opponents will have to “pick your poison” defending the potential backcourt pairing.
- The U.S. has already clinched World Cup entry and will use the tournament to test lineups, with five games scheduled from March 11–17, including an opener against Senegal; minutes could vary as coaches assess combinations.
- TNT Sports holds exclusive U.S. English broadcast rights for the qualifiers, and some outlets note the games could be a rarer viewing opportunity in 2026 given ongoing WNBA labor negotiations.