Caitlin Clark's Fever Teammates' Behavior Following Brazil Game Is Turning Heads
Clark and her Fever teammates took center stage in the WNBA world, taking on Brazil inside Clark's college-home, Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Clark famously played her entire college basketball career at the University of Iowa, and her highly anticipated return to campus has graced headlines all year.
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When tickets for Sunday's game went on sale in January, they sold out in approximately 42 minutes.
Clark and the Fever rolled over Brazil 108-44, dominating from the opening tip through the final buzzer. Clark finished with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field, including four made 3-pointers. Clark would add six rebounds, five assists, and one block in 19 minutes and appeared to be fully healthy throughout the game.
Immediately following the game, Clark joined ESPN's Holly Rowe for an on-court interview. It didn't get far because Clark's teammates crashed the interview, smothering Clark with hugs and love.
The video was posted to the WNBA's official X account, and fans rushed to social media, as the post is turning heads.
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"Loved this moment!! @Michael_PhxAZ posted on X.
"Love this. Bring the nba okc young team vibes...." @phoenix201814 said on X.
"Fever girls got that family vibe already. Love it!" @cindermommy posted on X.
"That team chemistry is unreal! Love how they hyped Caitlin—Fever's future is looking bright!" @TrendiX0 said on X.
The Indiana Fever celebrate Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) Sunday, May 4, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Indiana Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team, 108-44. © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Of what Clark could get across during the interview was a message to her teammates as well as her WNBA fans in the building.
"I'm just glad I could bring them all here. I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for them. This is what women's basketball is all about. And all of these 15,000 people, I love them too."
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Sunday's game featuring the Fever and Brazil became the first ever WNBA game inside Iowa's arena.
Clark and the Fever will play their final preseason game on Saturday, on the road, against the Atlanta Dream. Then, they will tip-off their regular season on May 17, at home, against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.
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