Caitlin Clark Announces Major News Beyond the WNBA
Basketball fans are anticipating the return of Caitlin Clark, a star player for the Indiana Fever. After a challenging season where she only participated in 13 games due to various injuries, Clark is poised to return to the court sooner than expected. She missed the majority of the previous season, including the final 22 games, while recovering from a right groin strain and two quad strains.
Caitlin Clark’s New Opportunity with Team USA
On Wednesday, the Indiana Fever announced significant news regarding Clark’s upcoming basketball endeavors. Instead of waiting for the Fever’s season opener against the Dallas Wings on May 9, Clark will join Team USA in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
- Event: FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament
- Location: San Juan, USA
- Dates: March 11-17
Clark will compete alongside teammates Aliyah Boston and Stephanie White. The Fever expressed their excitement on social media, stating, “She’s back 
Ready to turn up the heat with @usabasketball 
”.
Team USA’s Tournament Schedule
Team USA is set to kick off the tournament against Senegal on March 11. Here are the upcoming matches:
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| March 11 | Senegal |
| March 12 | Puerto Rico |
| March 14 | Italy |
| March 15 | New Zealand |
| March 17 | Spain |
Looking Ahead to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Following their participation in the qualifying tournament, Team USA is already secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The championship will take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to September 13.
This will be Clark’s second consecutive year competing for Team USA, where she has previously enjoyed success, including a gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
