{"id":537420,"date":"2026-03-21T21:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/537420\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T21:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:43:13","slug":"fibas-caitlin-clark-statement-turns-heads-after-mvp-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/537420\/","title":{"rendered":"FIBA’s Caitlin Clark statement turns heads after MVP decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

WNBA star Caitlin Clark showed up for Team USA in the recent FIBA Women\u2019s World Cup Qualifying tournament. The Indiana Fever star averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists for the Stars and Stripes. On top of that, Clark shot efficiently, shooting 40% from the three and 52.9% from the field.<\/p>\n

Clark is also the squad\u2019s second-leading scorer and led Team USA in assists. The sharpshooting WNBA star also led the whole FIBA Qualifiers in assists, as well as being in the top five in scoring.<\/p>\n

This is an incredible feat as she last played organized basketball in July of last year. It\u2019s not easy to acclimate oneself back on the court after being sidelined by an injury for almost eight months.<\/p>\n

\"IndianaIndiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) claps her hands in excitement.
\nCaitlin Clark takes center stage as FIBA MVP<\/p>\n

Because of Clark\u2019s stellar performance, she was named the FIBA Women\u2019s World Cup Qualifier\u2019s MVP. This is her first MVP<\/a> as part of the senior national team. She also won the MVP during the FIBA U-19 World Cup in 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On top of that, Clark was also named as part of the FIBA Women\u2019s World Cup Qualifier All-Star Five<\/a>. She is joined by fellow Team USA guard Kelsey Plum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In an Instagram post by the official account of FIBA Women\u2019s Basketball World Cup, they applauded the 24-year-old MVP.<\/p>\n

The FIBA Women\u2019s World Cup account shared a montage of her highlights along with a strong statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cLed the tournament in assists per game, helped USA \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 to a perfect record \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

\u201cCaitlin Clark brings home her second TISSOT MVP with @usabasketball \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\u201d FIBA posted on Instagram<\/p>\n

FIBA\u2019s decision to name Clark as the tournament\u2019s Most Valuable Player turned heads among the fans on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love how fiba treats Caitlin Clark,\u201d a comment on Instagram read.<\/p>\n

\u201cMVP CC \ud83d\udd25\u201d said another.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s go, CC!!! \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\u201d a user wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell deserved!! \ud83e\udd47\ud83e\udd47\u201d declared a supporter.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is FIBA to the Haters. That\u2019s right,\u201d a reaction read.<\/p>\n

\u201cQueen Caitlin Clark 22 MVP. \u2764\ufe0f\u201d another said.<\/p>\n

After an eventful offseason for Clark, she returns to Indiana with renewed passion. The Fever star will want to use the momentum to help her squad win the WNBA championship.<\/p>\n

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