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Caitlin Clark Returns to Iowa for Sold-Out Fever Preseason Game Against Brazil

Clark's Fever prepare for the 2025 WNBA season with a veteran-laden roster and MVP buzz, as her local impact contrasts with declining basketball participation in Iowa.

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Overview

  • Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will host the Brazilian national team in a sold-out preseason game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on May 4, with resale ticket prices exceeding $2,000.
  • Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, led the league in assists and broke multiple records during her debut season, including becoming the first rookie to record a triple-double.
  • The Fever bolstered their roster with experienced players like DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, aiming to contend for a championship in 2025 under head coach Stephanie White.
  • Clark enters the season as the +200 favorite for WNBA MVP, reflecting her popularity and the Fever's potential to finish as a top team in the league.
  • Despite Clark's national stardom and significant personal brand growth, a survey highlights declining participation in girls' high school basketball in her home state of Iowa.