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Caitlin Clark enhances game through strength training and playmaking

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Caitlin Clark enhances game through strength training and playmaking

Summary

Caitlin Clark, drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024, has adapted to the physical demands of the WNBA. Following the 2026 regular season, Clark averaged 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game, showing improvement in both scoring and shooting accuracy. She attributed her success to an offseason focus on strength building, training four or five times weekly to withstand contact. In recent games, Clark has consistently met increased defensive pressure, recently scoring 27 points against Minnesota. The Fever aim to maintain their playoff positioning as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Clark averaged 22.3 points per game in the 2026 regular season.
•She shot 44.5% from the field, up from 41.7% as a rookie.
•Clark's free-throw attempts increased from 4.5 to 6.3 per game.
•The Fever have improved their offensive response to defensive traps.
•Clark recorded 27 points, nine assists, and four steals against Minnesota.

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Hadrian/Shutterstock.com Caitlin Clark adjusted to WNBA contact Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 as the Indiana Fever’s first overall draft pick. She responded to the league’s physical play in part by building strength during her first professional offseason. By the end of the 2026 regular season, Clark had averaged 22.3 points per game and…
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