Caitlin Clark Likely Won't Play for Team USA at the Paris Olympics—and the Online Debate Is Getting Heated

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is not headed to the , according to .On June 8, an anonymous source shared Team USA's 12-player women's basketball roster with the —and Caitlin Clark's name was not on it.

Instead, the team reportedly features more seasoned WNBA talent, including five-time gold medalist .Taurasi, who has been for previous statements about this year's rookie class, will reportedly be joined by fellow Olympians A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, , Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray.

Olympic newcomers Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kahleah Copper will also be included alongside former members of Team USA's 3x3 basketball team Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young.Clark's omission from the list comes as a shock to many fans of the , though it's important to note that she was unable to attend the because it conflicted with the NCAA's Final Four. “People that are on that roster are people that I idolize and have idolized growing up,” Clark . "Just to be extended a camp invite is something you have to be proud of and celebrate and enjoy.”That’s historic achievement number bajillion, I believe.By Still, many believe the NCAA's all-time scoring leader should have been added to the roster anyway, especially after sinking seven 3-point shots in the Indiana Fever game against the Washington Mystics on June 7.

That game sold out all 20,333 seats of Capital One Arena, making it the in WNBA history.“She just knocked down 7 3s and is the #1 pick but can't even get a bench spot on the USA roster, insane,” one user posted on , receiving 2,500 likes.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Meanwhile, some consider the outrage “,” considering.