Caitlin Clark, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, made the most of her time during the U.S. Olympic team snub by taking a break to travel to Mexico, attend a friend's wedding in Iowa, and visit the New York Yankees' clubhouse. Upon her return to practice, Clark expressed feeling refreshed and energized for the remainder of the WNBA season.
Clark's experience was shared by other rookies in the league who found the nearly month-long Olympic break to be a much-needed respite before the final push towards the playoffs. The break allowed players to reset and recharge after a demanding season that began with college practices last fall and continued through the WNBA draft and training camp.
