Caitlin Clark Now Playing Veteran Role in Seeking to Make USA U19 World Cup Team
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May 14, 2021
Clark was one of the youngest players back in 2019 when she helped the USA to a gold medal.
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Caitlin Clark knows all about bringing along the younger players.
She was one of the youngest players asked to try out for USA Basketball’s 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup Team. Clark made the team and played a surprisingly key role in helping the USA win the gold medal.
Two years later, Clark is a two-time gold medalist and one of 25 participants attempting to make the 2021 version of the same team this weekend at Metro State University in Denver.
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