Fever's Caitlin Clark: 'Best I've ever felt in my career'

Caitlin Clark, the star of the Indiana Fever, believes she is playing her best basketball currently. Previously sidelined with back injuries for four games in mid-July, Clark has since returned and has been on fire. In the 16 games since her return, she has averaged 25.9 points and 9.3 assists, with a 43.1% clip from beyond the arc. The Fever have capitalized on her performance, going 12-4 in that span.

Clark's six performances of scoring 30 points or more and dishing out 10 assists have cemented her place in WNBA history. Her six total games of such production has pushed her into MVP conversation, alongside teammate Kelsey Mitchell. Clark expressed her elation on Thursday, Aug. 28, after the Fever's 111-91 victory over the Connecticut Sun. She stated that she feels "the best I've ever felt in my career" and noted her newfound confidence, both in her body and overall.

Clark's 2025 season was marred by a groin injury, and she returned from back issues in 2026 with a few flare-ups. Despite being on the injury list throughout the season, she was almost always considered probable. Clark acknowledged that it took her a while to find her confidence back in the first 20 games, but since then, she feels like she's just playing without any thought or hesitation.

This state of mind seems to be when she truly excels at basketball. As she heads into the Women's World Cup break, Clark and teammate Aliyah Boston are both set to be part of Team USA.