Caitlin Clark was not within the lineup for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night time in opposition to Seattle, however final season’s WNBA Rookie of the 12 months is probably not too distant from returning.
Coach Stephanie White stated Tuesday that Clark participated in a walk-through on Monday as a part of her ramping-up course of for returning to play.
“She went by way of it yesterday,” White informed reporters. “I wish to see her in apply — stay in apply. I wish to see her proceed to work to not simply construct endurance, however to have the ability to deal with contact (for) 94 ft because it’s going to be in-game, and to have the ability to try this and maintain from an endurance standpoint.”
White stated it could take a number of practices for Clark to return to motion. The star guard has missed 24 video games this yr with muscle accidents, together with the final 15 with a strained proper groin. In 13 video games, Clark is averaging 16.5 factors, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
Clark, who has not performed or practiced since July 15, participated in Indiana’s pregame shootaround Sunday at Minnesota.
After Tuesday, Indiana has six video games left, and it entered tied with growth Golden State for the ultimate two playoff spots — one sport forward of Los Angeles, which the Fever go to on Friday, and one-half sport behind Seattle for the No. 6 seed.
Clark, whose recognition has led to report attendance and better tv rankings for the league, turned Nike’s latest signature athlete on Tuesday.
“There’s only a few individuals who get the chance to say they’ve a emblem and to make the affect she makes — not simply within the sport however globally — simply by being who she is,” White stated. “She’s a connector. She brings individuals collectively.”
Reporting by The Related Press.
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