“Diana Taurasi is 41 years old!” – Caitlin Clark’s potential SNUB from Team USA for Olympics causing outrage among fans

Caitlin Clark was part of the provisional Olympics squad back in March and April.

“Diana Taurasi is 41 years old!” – Caitlin Clark’s potential SNUB from Team USA for Olympics causing outrage among fans

Team USA will potentially drop Caitlin Clark from Paris Olympics team

With the Olympics nearing, Team USA basketball had already cut their initial list of players to the last few. Caitlin Clark was added to the list of probable players after her record-setting performances in college. However, basketball insider Shams Charania revealed that Clark faces a potential snub from going to Paris. Their decision to stick with WNBA veteran stars has fans seething.

Historically, Team USA basketball has always given college players an opportunity to play alongside WNBA veterans. With Caitlin Clark, the opportunity was a no-brainer. However, as per the Athletic’s Shams Charania, Team USA Basketball will potentially prefer to go with veterans for the Paris Olympics. As such, chemistry issues remain the reason for Clark facing the snub.

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Caitlin Clark‘s 1st WNBA season so far has seen a mix of good and bad performances. It’s not wholly her fault, as her Indiana Fever is still trying to work out how to maximize their offensive and defensive efficiency. Moreover, Team USA basketball prefers to keep the veterans intact so that they can continue their winning run in the Olympics.

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It seems Team USA has preferred to fill their 12-player roster with veterans. The Las Vegas Aces quartet, the trio from the Phoenix Mercury, and the duo from the New York Liberty have all been chosen with continuity and chemistry in mind.

Fans outraged with Team USA’s decision to snub Caitlin Clark

For basketball fans, they wanted the newest superstar on the block to make it to Paris. After all, they want to see Clark shine on the world stage. With Team USA’s decision to stick with proven veterans, the rookie sensation might have to wait until the next Olympics in 4 years. Thus, it will deny the world a chance to catch a glimpse of the most famous basketball player currently.

Fans could not understand Team USA’s logic and had to pour their hearts out on social media against this decision. Check some of them below:

Fans remained outraged by the report from Charania. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark will now use the 1-month time off to focus on improving her game along with her Indiana Fever teammates. Something that could help turn their season around. If that happens, then Team USA might regret not taking along the rookie superstar.

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