Caitlin Clark's FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup debut ended with a gold medal and impressive passing numbers, but an early claim about her assist record has sparked mixed reactions from WNBA fans.
The United States won its fifth straight World Cup title and 12th gold medal overall, continuing its incredible run on the international stage.
Caitlin Clark's World Cup Assists Stat Leads to Division Within WNBA Fans
Clark did not start any of the team's six games but played an important role from the bench, finishing with 32 assists and averaging 5.3 per game. She also recorded 47 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals in 116 minutes.
On Sunday, Polymarket Hoops hadsparked a discussion by highlighting that Clark was averaging the most assists per game among Team USA players in World Cup history.
Reacting to the post, one user noted that Clark posted her numbers while playing limited minutes.
"Caitlin Clark averaged all these assists in limited minutes while she was iced out. She will average 10 or more if they run the offense through her in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics," they wrote.
"And she barely played," another fan added.
Clark's 32 assists also came with 13 turnovers, highlighting ho...