Caitlin Clark praises Jess Shepard as potential Indiana Fever addition
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Caitlin Clark expressed admiration for Jess Shepard during an Instagram segment focused on WNBA players they would like to join their teams. Clark, the star of the Indiana Fever, highlighted Shepard's performance with the Dallas Wings, calling her 'incredible.' The Fever are enjoying a successful season with a recent 101–95 victory over the Toronto team, marking their fifth consecutive win and a franchise record for scoring 100 or more points in a game for the 16th time this season. With a 24–12 record, the Fever are positioning themselves as serious playoff contenders.
- •Clark leads the Fever with 22 points and 8.3 assists per game.
- •Fever secured a 101–95 win over the Toronto team.
- •The team is on a five-game winning streak.
- •Fever tied a franchise record with 100-plus points in 16 games this season.
- •Shepard is having a career year with the Wings, averaging 14.2 points and 11.4 rebounds.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Shared Why Indiana Fever Teammate is the ‘Best’
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She’s incredible’ – Caitlin Clark names rival WNBA star she wants to ‘steal’ for the Fever
"The Indiana Fever are loaded with talent on the roster, and everyone knows about the greatness of three-time All-Star Caitlin Clark.Clark has rolled through the 2026 season and is putting up the best numbers of her young WNBA career. This season, Clark has averaged 22.1 points, 8.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per contest in 32 […] The post Caitlin Clark Shared Why Indiana Fever Teammate is the ‘Best’ appeared first on HEAVY.
"Caitlin Clark was full of praise for one WNBA rival, jokingly dropping a hint on who she wouldn’t mind seeing in a Fever jersey next. The Indiana Fever are suddenly looking like an absolute nightmare for the rest of the league, turning their season around and playing genuine championship-caliber basketball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:30 PMCaitlin Clark Shared Why Indiana Fever Teammate is the ‘Best’
The Indiana Fever are loaded with talent on the roster, and everyone knows about the greatness of three-time All-Star Caitlin Clark.Clark has rolled through the 2026 season and is putting up the best numbers of her young WNBA career. This season, Clark has averaged 22.1 points, 8.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per contest in 32 […] The post Caitlin Clark Shared Why Indiana Fever Teammate is the ‘Best’ appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:38 AM‘She’s incredible’ – Caitlin Clark names rival WNBA star she wants to ‘steal’ for the Fever
Caitlin Clark was full of praise for one WNBA rival, jokingly dropping a hint on who she wouldn’t mind seeing in a Fever jersey next. The Indiana Fever are suddenly looking like an absolute nightmare for the rest of the league, turning their season around and playing genuine championship-caliber basketball.
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