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<\/p>\nCaitlin Clark is not viewing this as just the beginning of another new season. Think about it more like a reset with intent. The upcoming WNBA tip-off is just days away and the Indiana Fever star is already making her presence felt. After a preseason that gave fans flashes of what\u2019s to come, Clark took a moment to check in with her audience by sharing a glimpse of her journey so far and what lies ahead. While the post generated excitement, it was the reaction that stood out. Fans did not simply respond, they read between the lines.<\/p>\n
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Clark recently took to Instagram to share a collection of seven photos from media day and preseason action, showing her suited up in Indiana Fever gear. She captioned that post with, \u201cYear 3!!! See you all soon \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25.\u201d<\/p>\n
So among the many comments under that post, her boyfriend Connor McCaffery summed up the moment perfectly with just four words: \u201cYear 3 is crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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But it wasn\u2019t the only big-name reaction. Even LeBron James jumped into the comments with an energetic, \u201cLFG!!!!!!!! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffe,\u201d while several of Clark\u2019s teammates joined in, echoing the same excitement around her return.<\/p>\n
But while there were many big names in her comments, McCaffery\u2019s one hits differently. Because for him, it\u2019s not just about another season, it\u2019s about the journey. The two first crossed paths at the University of Iowa, where Clark was rewriting record books for the Hawkeyes women\u2019s team while McCaffery played for the men\u2019s program under his father, Fran McCaffery.<\/p>\n
Since then, their relationship has grown steadily in the public eye, with McCaffery consistently showing up for the biggest moments in Caitlin Clark\u2019s career. From college dominance to her rise as one of the WNBA\u2019s biggest stars, he\u2019s been right there through it all. So his reaction wasn\u2019t just a comment; it was a reflection of how far she has come. After being limited to just 13 games in 2025 due to a groin injury, Clark\u2019s latest post feels like a statement. It\u2019s a signal that she\u2019s back to full strength and ready to take over the league again. And if preseason is any indication, she looks ready.<\/p>\n
Across three games, Clark averaged 13.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4 assists, showing flashes of the same presence that made her one of the league\u2019s most talked-about players. There was a brief scare when she landed awkwardly during Fever\u2019s preseason defeat to the Dallas Wings on April 30th. CC landed on Alanna Smith\u2019s foot and fell awkwardly. This had naturally raised concerns about her knee but post inspection, she seemed okay. Clark had said, \u201cI feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s exactly what Indiana needs heading into her \u201cYear 3,\u201d where she will get the chance to take revenge in the very first game.<\/p>\n
A Rematch That Means a Little More<\/p>\n
Just seven days after a clash between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings, both these franchises will be right back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. And for Clark & Co., this time will be about responding.<\/p>\n
Because the last time they met, Dallas walked away with a 95\u201380 win.<\/p>\n
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Imago<\/p>\n
Apr 30, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) before the game against the Dallas Wings at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
That said, even in that game, Clark showed exactly why all the attention is on her. She dropped 21 points in just 16 minutes by scoring efficiently and controlling stretches of the game without needing a heavy run. It wasn\u2019t enough to flip the result, but it was a reminder of why she is considered one of the best.<\/p>\n
But that doesn\u2019t change the fact that Dallas looks dangerous this year. Paige Bueckers led the way with 20 points, and it doesn\u2019t help knowing that the Wings also added Azzi Fudd to their roster. Bueckers and Fudd have been playing together since their college days, so their chemistry can be a huge problem for Caitlin Clark and the Fever.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the thing: if the Fever can work on the mistakes they made in the last game, it will be hard for them not to win. Some of their mistakes include significant rebounding disparity, poor second-quarter defense and an overall lack of depth. The absence of key pieces on their team left them with less depth, especially defensively, where they gave up 50 points in the paint. That\u2019s where Aliyah Boston and Tyasha Harris become critical.<\/p>\n