All eyes have been on Caitlin Clark as she represents the United States during the qualifying tournament for the FIBA Women’s World Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The standout guard for the Indiana Fever recently made her long-awaited debut for the national team, marking her first competitive appearance since July 2025. Clark wasted little time making an impact, delivering an impressive double-double performance in her opening game and quickly reminding fans why she remains one of the most talked-about players in women’s basketball.
Throughout the tournament’s group stage, Clark has continued to play a key role for United States women’s national basketball team. Over the first three games, she has averaged 12.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per contest while playing roughly 20 minutes per game. Her shooting efficiency has been particularly notable, converting 63 percent of her field-goal attempts and 54 percent from beyond the three-point line. She has also been reliable from the free-throw line, making 10 of her 12 attempts for an 83 percent success rate.
Clark’s most impressive outing so far came against Senegal women’s national basketball team on March 11. In that matchup, Team USA cruised to a dominant 110–46 victory. Clark finished the game with 17 points and an outstanding 12 assists, orchestrating the offense while also knocking down four three-pointers. Her efficient shooting night included a 4-for-5 performance from the field and a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line, showcasing both scoring and playmaking ability.
Two days later, Team USA faced host nation Puerto Rico women’s national basketball team and secured another convincing win, 91–48. Clark logged 19 minutes and contributed eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Although her shooting numbers were slightly more modest in that game, she remained active on both ends of the court and helped maintain the team’s strong pace throughout the contest.
Most recently, the United States took on Italy women’s national basketball team, winning comfortably by a score of 93–59. Clark played 22 minutes and recorded 12 points along with five assists, continuing her steady contribution to the team’s success in the qualifying tournament. With additional games against New Zealand women’s national basketball team and Spain women’s national basketball team still ahead, Clark’s performances remain a major storyline as Team USA aims to secure its place in the upcoming world championship.
