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Fans Demand Caitlin Clark Start as USA Dominates Italy

3/15/2026

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Fans criticized Team USA for not starting Caitlin Clark in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Caitlin Clark came off the bench and posted 12 points and five assists in a 93-59 win over Italy.
Clark has returned from an eight-month injury absence and is averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 assists per game in the tournament.
Team USA remains undefeated at 3-0 and has already qualified for the World Cup in September.

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Fans criticized Team USA for not starting Caitlin Clark in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Caitlin Clark came off the bench and posted 12 points and five assists in a 93-59 win over Italy.
Clark has returned from an eight-month injury absence and is averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 assists per game in the tournament.
Team USA remains undefeated at 3-0 and has already qualified for the World Cup in September.