Get Caitlin the d*mn ball!’: Sports outlet calls out USA coaching’s ‘stubbornness’
Yesterday marked game two of the FIBA World Cup for the USA women’s basketball team as they faced off against Italy. Team USA scraped by Italy, winning by only a three-point margin, as the score was 55-52 after the final buzzer. Despite the win, the women drew criticism from major sports media outlets because their…
On September 7, 2026, SportsPatriotUS penned a scathing critique of USA women's basketball coaching during the FIBA World Cup. The outlet expressed frustration with the team's performance against Italy, which ended in a narrow 55-52 victory. Despite the win, critics pointed to Caitlin Clark's lackluster play as a significant factor in the loss.
Clark, who had been a consistent high-scorer and playmaker throughout the tournament, recorded just 1 point and failed to hit a single field goal in the loss. SportsPatriotUS argued that the coaching staff's persistent focus on veteran players over younger, untapped talent was to blame for the team's struggles. The outlet called for a more aggressive lineup featuring Clark, Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston, and Paige Bueckers, stating that such a combination would be fast, physical, and difficult to defend against.
SportsPatriotUS argued that this lineup could serve as the foundation for a new era in women's basketball, rather than merely serving as a novelty or ceremonial display. They urged the coaching staff to stop being stubborn in their ways and let the team's most talented players take the court for longer stretches.
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