Even though she wasn’t involved in the competition, Caitlin Clark has found herself back in the spotlight as Team USA continues to perform admirably at the Olympics in Paris.

Supporters of the 22-year-old basketball player have expressed their belief that Clark’s removal from the USA Women’s Basketball team was an error by the selection committee.

A teenage fan was observed celebrating while sporting Clark’s number 22 Iowa jersey during Team USA’s final pool stage match against Germany at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Lille. This incident garnered a lot of attention on social media.

Fans of Clark have expressed their dissatisfaction in public since the Team USA selection was revealed in July. A lot of people criticized the selectors on social media for passing on Clark, who has grown to be a beloved member of the fan base.

Even during the US basketball team’s game against Japan on Thursday, a supporter carried a sign making fun of the ruling.

The placard said, “You need Caitlin Clark to beat us.”

Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark are increasingly being compared.

Fans expressed their dissatisfaction during Team USA’s match against Japan, especially when Diana Taurasi failed to score in the opening quarter.

Several claimed that Clark should have been on the roster instead of Taurasi because of his outstanding numbers. Compared to Taurasi’s 16.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season, Clark has averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.

Supporters think that Clark’s playmaking skills would have been a great asset to the squad, as they perceive a deficiency in this area.

The uproar about Clark’s exclusion hasn’t stopped Team USA from winning the group stage. The team led by Cheryl Reeve defeated Germany handily, who had already won their opening two matches.

Although this triumph cemented Team USA’s spot in the knockout round, the ongoing discussion over Clark’s rejection raises concerns regarding the selection procedure.

Was it appropriate to exclude Caitlin Clark?

The exclusion of Caitlin Clark from the Olympic squad has caused controversy among both basketball observers and supporters.

Veteran reporter Stephen A. Smith referred to the choice as “stupid,” claiming that Clark’s participation would have improved the team’s popularity as well as performance.

He mentioned how Clark has been a big draw in the WNBA and how her games have helped the Indiana Fever significantly increase revenue.