Caitlin Clark, arguably the most popular basketball player in the world, was left off the women's Olympic basketball roster, leaving many fans confused by the decision.
will not be a part of the Team USA squad that goes for a record 8th straight gold medal at the summer Olympics in Paris, and basketball fans are puzzled by the move!
According to multiple reports, 22-year-old Clark, the most famous female hooper in the world, was not named to the 12-player squad ... which will represent America in France next month. An official announcement has not yet been made, but the team is made up of a mix of veterans and first-time Olympians. But, no Clark.body check from last weekend's Fever-Sky clash). Supporters have attributed the bad treatment to everything from jealousy to racism.
Others have claimed the WNBA is simply a tougher league ... and Clark, who is still averaging nearly 17 points per game , must adjust to the physical play. Basically, nothing to see here.It seems the decision to keep CC off the Olympic team may have something to do with her popularity, as crazy as that sounds.
Clark, who scored 30 points last night in front of a jam-packed crowd that resembled an NBA game, has not yet commented on the Olympic team.
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