Caitlin Clark would likely make Team USA Olympic roster if selection happened today, says Dawn Staley
It seems the Team USA coach might have some regret leaving out Clark
Clark will now enjoy a well-deserved breakLAPRESSE
The announcement of Team USA’s roster for the women’s basketball team at the 2024 Summer Olympics has stirred controversy due to the omission of WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. Despite her impressive performance, Team USA chose to favor more seasoned players, a decision that has drawn significant criticism.
Dawn Staley, the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks and a selection committee member for Team USA, addressed the decision. Speaking with Mike Tirico on NBC’s Olympics broadcast, Staley noted that Clark’s current performance would have made her a strong candidate if the selection process were held today.
“As a committee member, you’re charged with putting together the best team of players, the best talent. Caitlin is just a rookie in the WNBA. [She] wasn’t playing bad, but wasn’t playing like she’s playing now,” Staley explained. “If we had to do it all over again, the way that she’s playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team because she is playing head and shoulders above a lot of people, shooting the ball extremely well. She is an elite passer. She’s just got a great basketball IQ, and she’s a little more seasoned in the pro game.”
Dawn Staley discussing Caitlin Clark and the committee’s decision 👀
“If we had to do it all over again, the way that she’s playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team, because she’s playing head and shoulders above a lot of people.” #WNBA #Olympics pic.twitter.com/hKlgDLRuoS
— Vanshay Murdock 🎥🎥 (@VanshayM) July 28, 2024
The original roster selection occurred nearly two months ago when Clark‘s performance was not as notable as it is today. Staley‘s comments highlight how much her game has evolved in a short time, underscoring the dynamic nature of player development.
NBA Legend Karl Malone Reportedly Claims To Have Finally Made Peace With His Former NFLer Son After Impregnating His 13-Year-Old Mother As A 20-Year-Old
Karl Malone and Demetress Bell (Photos via Getty Images)
NBA legend Karl Malone has again come under fire for his scandalous past following an online rumor claiming he has finally made peace with his son.
It’s been widely known that the former Utah Jazz star had a son with a 13-year-old while he was a fully grown adult, though he never dealt with any consequences.
Malone, now 60, had a son conceived with a 13-year-old Gloria Bell when he was 20. He refused to acknowledge or support him, only meeting him once before they agreed to work on their relationship in 2014.
The son, Demetress Bell, went by the name Demetrius until finding out it was actually spelled “Demetress” in 2012. He was also a basketball player and went to play for Northwestern State College on a scholarship but opted to focus on football, leading to a five-year career in the NFL.
