Kaitlyn Clark’s name was left off the list of participants for the 2024 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, shocking WNBA fans. On Friday, the Fever rookie explained that he was invited to compete, but ultimately decided to take some time off in favor of the All-Star Game.
“I’ve been playing basketball for a year,” Clark said. “Showing a rack and shooting is not an easy thing. It’s not something I’ve done before. It’s not something I’ve had a lot of time to practice. I’m helping my team win. I’ll have plenty of opportunities to do that at some point while enjoying this break.
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It’s been a long grind for Clarke this year. The 22-year-old finished his college career at Iowa in April, where he became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA TV. I made history and led the Hawkeyes to the NCAA title game. Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Fever on April 15 and made her WNBA debut a month later in May.
“I need a break, I need some time to enjoy what I love to do,” Clarke added. “Sometimes it can be hard to be where I am, but I think it’s very healthy for me.”
