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Indiana Fever assistant coach Bri January praises Caitlin Clark for passing accuracy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Indiana Fever assistant coach Bri January praises Caitlin Clark for passing accuracy

Summary

Indiana Fever assistant coach Bri January recently identified playmaking precision as a primary asset in Caitlin Clark's game. Clark currently shares the WNBA lead in assists with Alyssa Thomas, as both players average 8.4 per game during the 2026 season. January highlighted Clark’s consistent ability to deliver timely, on-target passes in transition and during broken play scenarios. Beyond her WNBA production, Clark is participating in the 2026 FIBA World Cup with Team USA. She leads the team in assists at the tournament with 6.3 per game, a performance that earned her a promotion to the starting lineup for the knockout rounds. Alongside her playmaking, Clark remains the third-leading scorer in the WNBA, utilizing her scoring gravity to create space for teammates like Kelsey Mitchell.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas both average 8.4 assists per game this season.
•Bri January credits Clark for consistent, on-time passing in transition.
•Clark leads Team USA with 6.3 assists per game at the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
•Kara Lawson moved Clark into the Team USA starting lineup for the tournament's knockout stage.
•Clark currently ranks as the third-leading scorer in the WNBA.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever coach breaks down why Caitlin Clark is among the best passers in the WNBA

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Indiana Fever coach Bri January broke down what makes her rate Caitlin Clark as one of the best passers in the WNBA. Clark is tied for the most assists this season with Alyssa Thomas, as both players are averaging 8.
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