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Caitlin Clark Set for Team USA Debut in FIBA Qualifiers After Eight-Month Layoff

The Indiana Fever guard describes 'butterflies' before her first senior Team USA game in Puerto Rico after eight months out.

Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks on to the court during the second half against the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Clark is slated to return to game action on March 11 against Senegal in San Juan, marking her first appearance since mid-July.
  • This week’s qualifiers will be her first assignment with the senior national team following an injury-shortened WNBA season.
  • She said she expects to feel hyped and a little anxious in a good way as she reenters competition at this level.
  • USA Basketball plans a condensed slate of five games in seven days during the qualifying window.
  • Clark ramped up with the Fever’s medical and player-development staff after right groin, left ankle bone bruise, and left quad issues limited her to 13 games in 2025, and fellow newcomers Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Kiki Iriafen will also debut.