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Caitlin Clark Shines as MVP in FIBA Qualifiers

3/18/2026

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Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) was named MVP of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
After an eight-month injury layoff, she led Team USA with 58 points and 32 assists.
Clark averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists, including 17 points and 12 assists against Senegal.
The United States finished the qualifiers 4-0.
Clark's performance strengthens her World Cup roster candidacy for September as the team prepares for Spain.

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Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) was named MVP of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
After an eight-month injury layoff, she led Team USA with 58 points and 32 assists.
Clark averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists, including 17 points and 12 assists against Senegal.
The United States finished the qualifiers 4-0.
Clark's performance strengthens her World Cup roster candidacy for September as the team prepares for Spain.