Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not compete in the WNBA All-Star game this weekend, the Rookie of the Year said on Thursday, after missing playing time due to injury.
The all-time collegiate scoring record holder sparked a women’s basketball renaissance in Indianapolis and was expected to be among the main attractions at this weekend’s event in her team’s home market.
She will also miss the 3-Point Contest, where she was set to face off against record-holder Sabrina Ionescu of the reigning champions New York Liberty.
“I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body,” said Clark.
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“I will still be at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’m looking forward to helping Sandy (Brondello) coach our team to a win. Can’t wait to see you all out there!”
Clark was sidelined from Wednesday’s game against the Liberty due to a right-groin injury, after missing several more games earlier this season due to a quad injury and left-groin injury.
Clark, who had never missed a collegiate game due to injury, was named one of the team captains for the All-Star Game after receiving the most fan votes with 1,293,526 casting her on their ballots.
“I’m so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend,” Clark said in her statement. “I know this will be the best All-Star yet.”