USA Basketball remains silent on coach’s social media posts targeting Caitlin Clark amid Olympics snub: report

Social media posts from Coach of the Minnesota Lynx and general manager Cheryl Reeve, singling out Indiana Fever recruit Caitlin Clark, have recently been in the spotlight following Clark being left off the roster for the women’s Olympic basketball team. United States in 2024.

But according to a report, USA Basketball is refusing to address the issue.

Head coach Cheryl Reeve of the USAB women’s team looks on during USAB women’s practice on February 2, 2024, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

Reeve, who was named head coach of the women’s national team earlier this year Summer Games in Paris, came under scrutiny after several of his posts mentioning Clark resurfaced following USA Basketball’s decision not to select Clark for the 12-person roster.

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On May 3, Reeve responded to a post on WNBA’s X teasing the Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings. The league’s message included the image of several players – Clark was one of them.

“ALSO in action tonight – @minnesotalynx vs @chicagosky 7 p.m. CST,” Reeve wrote in response. “While fans can’t watch, #Lynx fans can access the Lynx app to follow play by play. Or if you’re in the market, come to the game… as we begin the season on the right foot. ”

Reeve’s post also included two hashtags, “#12teams” and “#theWismorethanoneplayer”, apparently referencing the growing interest in Clark ahead of his professional debut.

Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, walks down the court during the game against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 7, 2024, in Washington, DC. (G Fiume/Getty Images)

In response to questions about why the Lynx match wasn’t televised, one social media user wrote: “Because they only care about Caitlin.” Reeve responded to this message by saying “This part”.

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But the timing of these positions, as it relates to the women’s national team selection process, has raised concerns.

USA Today’s Christine Brennan reported Thursday that after several requests for comment, a USA Basketball spokesperson relayed the message that “Cheryl told me she would not comment.”

The spokesperson added that Reeve “does not have an official role in selecting the 12” list members, but is involved in the selection process.

“The list is selected by the committee in accordance with selection procedures,” the spokesperson told USA Today. “The coach is responsible for defining the principles and style of play on the field, which may be considered by the committee. Additionally, the coach is responsible for teaching at USA camps, exhibitions and competitions. Basketball.”

Head coach Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx reacts during the first half of the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at the Footprint Center on June 7, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury beat the Lynx 81-80. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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USA Basketball did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. USA Today reported that the national sports governing body would not comment on the merits of Reeve’s posts about Clark.

USA Basketball selection committee chairwoman Jen Rizzotti told The Associated Press this week that Clark’s exclusion from the team was largely due to his lack of experience.

“It would be irresponsible of us to talk about her other than how she would impact the team’s play,” Rizzotti said. “Because our committee wasn’t in the business of deciding how many people would watch or how many people would support the United States. It was our job to create the best possible team for Cheryl.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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