Ron Harper defends Caitlin Clark during FIBA World Cup performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is representing the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany during the WNBA break. Through three games, Clark has averaged 8 points and 6.3 assists. Her performance included a 0-for-6 shooting outing against Italy, marking the first time in her collegiate or professional career she failed to make a field goal. Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper defended Clark on social media against criticism regarding her statistical output, noting her focus on team success. Following the struggles against Italy, Team USA recorded a 105-64 victory over the Czech Republic, during which Clark contributed 9 points and 7 assists. The team continues tournament play in Germany.
- •Caitlin Clark averages 8 points and 6.3 assists through three FIBA World Cup games.
- •Ron Harper publicly defended Clark's team-oriented play style on X.
- •Clark recorded zero field goals for the first time in her career against Italy.
- •Team USA defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 behind a strong performance from Breanna Stewart.
- •Clark leads the United States team in assists during the tournament.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — “Go Kick Rocks” — Caitlin Clark Gets Backing From 5-Time NBA Champion Amid FIBA World Cup Struggles
"Caitlin Clark was having a brilliant season before the WNBA went into a 17-day hiatus. Although the league is on a short break, the Iowa-born star is busy representing the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Things, however, aren’t going particularly well for the Indiana Fever point guard in Germany. Her [...]
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