Caitlin Clark will not go to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full list to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The decision was first reported by The Athletic.
Clark has some international experience with USA Basketball at a younger level, but was unable to attend the national training camp in Cleveland after she was invited because she was leading Iowa to the Final Four. Clark finished her career as the NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader.
Clark, now a rookie for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, has attracted millions of new fans to women’s basketball during her collegiate career and also in her young professional career.
While Clark will not travel to Paris, the United States is expected to take five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi to her sixth Olympic Games. Taurasi will be joined by her Phoenix Mercury teammate Brittney Griner.
This will be Griner’s first time playing internationally since she was detained in a Russian prison for 10 months in 2022. She said she will only play abroad with USA Basketball.
College sensation Caitlin Clark is already an Indiana Fever player
The pair will be joined by Olympic veterans Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray. Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, who helped the United States win the inaugural 3×3 gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021, will also be on the team.
