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Jason Whitlock criticizes Caitlin Clark's role with Team USA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:08 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Jason Whitlock criticizes Caitlin Clark's role with Team USA

Summary

Team USA reached the FIBA Women’s World Cup final after a 76-66 victory over Spain on Saturday in Berlin. Caitlin Clark played 16 minutes off the bench in the win, recording one point and one assist. Media personality Jason Whitlock drew criticism from fans online for attributing her bench role to poor decision-making and a lack of collegiate team play. Team USA coach Kara Lawson has maintained that she favors veteran starters to open games. The Americans will face France in the gold medal game on Sunday, September 13, in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympics final.

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By the Numbers

•Team USA defeated Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA Women’s World Cup final.
•Caitlin Clark recorded 1 point and 1 assist in 16:50 minutes of play.
•Jason Whitlock attributed Clark's limited playing time to her decision-making skills.
•Team USA will play France in the final on Sunday, September 13.

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5:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Anything for Engagement,’ ‘Comedy Routine!’ — Fans Rip Jason Whitlock for Blaming Caitlin Clark’s Team USA Benching on Her ‘Decision-Making’

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark, coming off the bench for Team USA, has become one of the biggest talking points of the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Media personality Jason Whitlock has offered his explanation for it.
— Yahoo Sports

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