Before the WNBA returns, Caitlin Clark’s coach updates the entire league.
On August 16, the Fever will play again, this time against the Phoenix Mercury.
With four days remaining in the exciting Olympic Games, the semifinal matches for both U.S. basketball teams have been scheduled. In a rematch of their opening game, which saw the “Dream Team 2.0” prevail 110-84, the men’s team takes on Serbia and its top player, Nikola Jokic. With a goal of competing in the gold medal final on Sunday, the women’s team is scheduled to play Australia on Friday. The WNBA will continue play as the Olympics come to an end, with clubs preparing to play a minimum of 15 more games in order to guarantee playoff berths after an impressive season.
Record-breaking crowds, retail sales, and arena sellouts have all occurred during this WNBA season, which also included the most watched All-Star game in history. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has been a major factor in their achievement; she has had a tremendous season that justifies her ranking as a first draft pick. Although her stats are great, her shooting accuracy has decreased, according to enthusiasts. Christie Sides, the head coach of the Fever, stated that “Caitlin Clark’s shots have been falling again,” which is encouraging for the group as they try to qualify for the postseason.
Not only would she profit from this progress, but the squad as a whole as well, as they are now in the top 8 and in position to make the playoffs. Prior to the break, Clark’s three-point shooting percentage in her previous seven games was just 26.2%, which was extremely low by her standards. For the latter part of the season, the break should help her stay strong and fresh.
In her 26 games, Clark has averaged amazing stats such as 17.1 points per game, 8.2 assists (leading the league), 5.8 rebounds, a league-high 5.6 turnovers, and 35.2 minutes (third in the league). Her shooting percentages, which put her sixth in the league, are.405% from the field,.327% from three-point range, and.891% from the free-throw line. The first triple double in history for a rookie and the first for the Fever franchise, as well as the most assists (19) in a game, are, in my opinion, the two records she has broken and will continue to break.
Since Clark is only 22 years old and has a bright future ahead of her, her figures are even more outstanding for a rookie. Let’s hope that injuries don’t get in the way of Clark’s ability to enjoy her game in the WNBA and on the Olympic squad in the future.