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Sophie Cunningham criticizes Caitlin Clark's role on Team USA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Sophie Cunningham criticizes Caitlin Clark's role on Team USA

Summary

Sophie Cunningham expressed disappointment over Caitlin Clark's limited role on Team USA during the recently concluded 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Despite Team USA's success in securing the gold medal, Cunningham felt Clark deserved a starting position. The Indiana Fever star stated she is biased due to their teammate bond but maintains that Clark should have started. With the World Cup behind them, Cunningham is shifting her focus back to the WNBA as the Fever prepare for the playoff stretch with four games remaining.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark's role on Team USA was limited during the World Cup.
•Sophie Cunningham believes Clark should have been a starter.
•Team USA won the gold medal despite Clark's bench role.
•Cunningham is focusing on the Fever's upcoming playoff push.
•The Fever have four games left in the regular season.

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6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Fever star Sophie Cunningham gives her ‘biased’ take on Caitlin Clark’s Team USA role

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark’s limited role on Team USA didn’t sit well with Sophie Cunningham. With the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup over, WNBA stars have returned to their respective teams.
— Yahoo Sports

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