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U.S. women's basketball navigates World Cup group play with Caitlin Clark on bench
Caitlin Clark has taken on a reserve role during group play, according to Fox News.
The short version
- Caitlin Clark has come off the bench in each of the first three World Cup group stage games for the U.S. women's basketball team.[Fox News]
- The squad is defending a legacy that includes eight straight Olympic gold medals and four consecutive World Cup titles.[Fox News]
- Clark noted that she was ready to embrace a different role than the one she has with the Indiana Fever.[Fox News]
Key facts
- The U.S. women's basketball team has won eight straight Olympic golds and four consecutive World Cups.[Fox News]
- Caitlin Clark came off the bench during all three group stage matchups.[Fox News]
- Clark set an American record for assists in a Women's World Cup debut by tallying 11 against China.[Fox News]
- Against Italy, Clark was held to one point on 0-for-6 shooting as the team shot 29% from the field.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- How Clark's reserve role and minutes will be distributed in subsequent tournament rounds remains unconfirmed.[Fox News]
Sources
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