Caitlin Clark receives another disappointment from USA Basketball ahead of the….
Caitlin Clark receives another disappointment from USA Basketball ahead of the Olympics
Much has been made of Caitlin Clark‘s “snub” from the national team selected to compete for gold at this year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Not only was Clark
omitted from the 12-player roster for the Games next month, she also missed out on selection for the 3-on-3 women’s team that will be competing separately at the Olympics — a team that fellow rookie Cameron Brink made.
However, Brink’s recent knee injury has changed the equation, and she needed a replacement on the smaller 3-on-3 roster. While many instantly name-checked Clark as an ideal replacement, the reality could not be more different.
One Spark replaces another
Clark did not meet eligibility requirements that would have warranted selection to the 3×3 team — but one of Brink’s Los Angeles Sparks teammates did.
USA Basketball on Monday announced Dearica Hamby as Brink’s replacement on the 3×3 team. Hamby met FIBA‘s eligibility criteria and is enjoying a superb season in Los Angeles for the rebuilding Sparks.