Caitlin Clark's Bid for Olympics Roster Spot is Rare for WNBA Rookie

Will one of the most decorated college hoopers ever make the cut for Team USA in Paris?

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar-turned-Indiana Fever rookie point guard Caitlin Clark finds herself in rare air before she's even played a second of pro basketball. The six-footer is poised to begin her WNBA career next month. Per The Associated Press/New York Post, Clark's first month of WNBA play will essentially function as an audition to ply her wares internationally.Clark will be unable to partake in Team USA's training camp preparation ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

'Thinking about Diana and Chelsea Gray and when their careers are done, you want to make sure you're in a position with these upcoming guards with Sabrina, Kelsey and Caitlin that you feel good that our future is set,' Rizzotti reflected, quickly lumping in Clark with this group of more established folks.

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