NBC Frustrated as Caitlin Clark Excluded from USA Basketball Olympic Team in Paris

Jul 28, 2024, 05:45 PM

The exclusion of Caitlin Clark from the USA Basketball women's team for the Paris Olympics has sparked significant controversy. Dawn Staley, a member of the USWNT selection committee, admitted that Clark would be in high consideration if the selection process were to be redone, acknowledging her exceptional performance. Critics, including sports journalists, have labeled the decision as one of the worst player selection mistakes in Olympic history. NBC has expressed frustration over the decision, which has been described as embarrassing. There are concerns that it may impact the team's chances of winning the gold medal.