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Caitlin Clark praises Jess Shepard as potential Indiana Fever addition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Caitlin Clark praises Jess Shepard as potential Indiana Fever addition

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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