Caitlin Clark might not have earned a starting spot in Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, but she is proving they need her contributions for success.
The USA have extended their 20-year winning streak at the FIBA World Cup with three wins out of three in the group stages of the 2026 edition.
While Team USA’s roster full of WNBA stars can be too much to overcome for their opponents, the 24-year-old Clark is finding a way to be central to their success despite coming off the bench.
Caitlin Clark leads Team USA in minutes at the 2026 FIBA World Cup
According to the officially tracked stats by FIBA, Clark is averaging 21.9 minutes per game despite not being a starter for the national team.
Clark’s significance to the team can’t be understated, as she is also proving to be the best creative option they have, leading the national team in assists (6.3 APG) at the World Cup.
Clark is closely followed by Breanna Stewart in the minutes leaders list, with Stewart averaging 20.3 minutes.