Fans think Team USA player would ‘rather get a turnover’ than pass to Caitlin Clark amid World Cup
Caitlin Clark had a dreadful night against Italy in the 2026 Women’s FIBA World Cup, scoring just 1 point and making 0 field goals. Clark could not find an on-court rhythm, following up her opening-game double-double with a 19-minute performance where she had to be benched down the stretch in a narrow 55-52 win.
Caitlin Clark struggled in the 2026 Women’s FIBA World Cup match against Italy, scoring just one point and making zero field goals. Fans of the USA team have taken aim at one of their own, guard Jackie Young, accusing her of refusing to pass the ball to Clark throughout the game. The incident occurred early in the first quarter when Young mishandled a pass intended for Clark, a play that went viral on social media.
Despite Clark's poor performance, Young was Team USA's only double-digit scorer with ten points on four-of-six shooting. Young's performance was pivotal in maintaining Team USA's winning streak in World Cup games since 2006. Fans argue that Young should pass more to Clark, who has been struggling to find her rhythm in this tournament.
Clark's performance has drawn criticism, with some fans suggesting she should be benched. Team USA's next match against the Czech Republic will feature heavy player rotations as they aim to protect their players for the knockout rounds.
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