Staley admits Caitlin Clark’s recent form may have warranted US Olympic place

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As the US women’s basketball team prepare to make their Paris 2024 debut on Monday a prominent member of the selection committee has admitted Caitlin Clark’s recent form may have warranted a place at the Olympics.

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who also won three Olympic golds with the US as a player, said the Indiana Fever rookie had improved significantly as the WNBA season has gone on.