“It shows you that you know you got to start working now if you want that to be your dream in four years,” said Clark

Justin Casterline/Getty Caitlin Clark during a game on May 28, 2024

Caitlin Clark is cheering on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite not making the U.S. women’s basketball team.

The Indiana Fever guard, 22, told reporters on Tuesday, July 30, that she’s watched “a good amount” of the Summer Olympics.

“I watched USA Women yesterday. That was fun. I watched USA men. I try to watch as much as I can,” she said. “Obviously, the perfect time is during practice with the time change in Paris, so maybe Christie [Sides] should cancel practice so I can watch more of the Olympics.”

When asked if she’s “bummed” not to be a part of the team, she opened up about why it only motivated her to work harder.

Ethan Miller/Getty Caitlin Clark during a game on July 02, 2024© Provided by People

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“I think the break’s definitely been good. I mean, it’s certainly cool. It’s like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you’re only going to ever get in four years. So, I wouldn’t say I’m necessarily bummed,” she said. “I think it gives you something to work for, for sure, and something to dream of.”

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“And [in] four years, you can be there, and four years comes fast,” continued Clark. “It makes me think of like that’s your time in college. And I feel like I was just a freshman in college. So it shows you that you know you got to start working now if you want that to be your dream in four years. So I think that’s just that’s it for me is like, you know, work hard, and hopefully you can be there.”

Sarah Stier/Getty Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft© Provided by People