When USA Basketball launched its 12-player lineup for the ladies’s group at the 2024 Paris Olympics, plenty of basketball fans were amazed to see Caitlin Clark’s name leftout from the list. Clark — the NCAA’s all-time prominent scorer — was coming off a 30-point efficiency when the lineup was revealed, and it stimulated a huge dispute about choice.
Clark, though, is not amongst those dissatisfied. Instead, she’s going to usage the exemption as inspiration.
Speaking to pressreporters on Sunday, the Indiana Fever novice was asked about USA Basketball’s choice. Clark took the technique of wanting the picked gamers well and hoping they win gold in Paris. She likewise stated that she comprehended the choice provided how hard it is to narrow down a stacked U.S. skill swimmingpool to simply 12 gamers.
Caitlin Clark responds to not being picked for USA Basketball’s Olympic Team pic.twitter.com/R0lHEAeDwu
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) June 9, 2024
Clark stated:
“I’m thrilled for the women that are on the group. I understand it’s the most competitive group in the world. I understand it might haveactually gone either method — me being on the group, me not being on the group. And so I’m delighted for them. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up enjoying the Olympics. So, it’ll be enjoyable to watch them.”
She continued when asked about her level of dissatisfaction:
“Honestly, no dissatisfaction. It simply provides me something to work for. It’s a dream. Hopefully one day I’ll be there. I believe it’s simply a little more inspiration. You keepinmind that and ideally in 4 years, I can be there.”
It will likewise be a much-needed break after playing basketball for 10 months. Fans specifically enjoyed how Clark managed being left off the lineup.
This was how Twitter/X responded
Nothing however class from Caitlin Clark in her veryfirst remarks after being left off the Olympic group. Still no authorities remark from either USA Basketball or the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee on the questionable choice. https://t.co/o5RtqqXv9S
— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) June 9, 20