Article 6KPD0 Caitlin Clark named to Team USA roster ahead of Paris Olympics

Caitlin Clark named to Team USA roster ahead of Paris Olympics

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Caitlin Clark has been named to the USA women's basketball team roster for an upcoming training camp, opening up the possibility that the Iowa star will play at this summer's Olympics.

The training camp will take place in Cleveland from 3-5 April, and Clark will attend if Iowa are no longer taking part in the NCAA Tournament. The 22-year-old has won three gold medals at junior level for her country but there has long been speculation she would make the jump to the senior team for the Paris Olympics, which start in late July. The final roster will be confirmed closer to the Games.

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