Fans think Team USA player would ‘rather get a turnover’ than pass to Caitlin Clark amid World Cup
· Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark had a dreadful night against Italy in the 2026 Women’s FIBA World Cup, scoring just 1 point and making 0 field goals.
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Clark could not find an on-court rhythm, following up her opening-game double-double with a 19-minute performance where she had to be benched down the stretch in a narrow 55-52 win.
While fans are cognizant that Clark was having a tough game, they also feel like one of Clark’s teammates deserves blame for icing Clark out of the offense.
Jackie Young faces pressure from Caitlin Clark fans over passing the ball
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young went viral after fans clipped a turnover from the 28-year-old where she gave the ball away with a botched flashy pass to Angel Reese when Clark was open and closer.
This play came early in the first quarter, so it’s unfair to say that Clark’s subsequent performance was a result of Young not integrating her into the offense when she has the ball.
Young was the only double-digit scorer for Team USA in this game, scoring 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting in this clash. Clark ended with one point on 0-for-6 shooting and two turnovers.
Young’s performance was crucial in ensuring that the USA kept their streak of not losing a World Cup game since 2006 alive.
Caitlin Clark fans are furious with Jackie Young
Despite Young playing the lead role in this win, Clark fans are noticing a pattern of Young not giving Clark opportunities to thrive when on the court together.
Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images“Jackie Young refused to pass to CC throughout the whole game… Shame on you!,” said one angry fan.
“This was back-to-back possessions too. She’s awful. Bench the legacy players,” said another fan, ignoring Young’s role in the win.
“She’s done this multiple times throughout the two games so far. It’s a bad look,” said a fan.
“So it looks like Dijonai Carrington was at the game. Now it makes sense why Jackie Young looks like she is refusing to pass the ball to Caitlin Clark!” said one fan, dragging Young’s personal life into this.
“5 turnovers came from Team USA players just avoiding passing to Clark and letting her set the tone and get into a rhythm. Worst team play I’ve seen from a team that’s supposed to be the ‘best in the world,'” said another angry fan.
“Well, she’s 0-6. I wouldn’t either,” said one fan in support of Young.
Team USA have a short turnaround before their final group stage game against the Czech Republic tomorrow.
But with Team USA’s spot in the quarterfinals secured, this game will likely feature heavy rotations to protect players for the knockout rounds.
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