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Caitlin Clark to Debut at Chase Center After Contentious Connecticut Victory

Her first Bay Area appearance comes after a chippy game in Connecticut, coinciding with the rollout of her Nike Kobe 5 Protro Indiana Fever colorway.

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Overview

  • The Indiana Fever guard’s arrival at Chase Center on Thursday is expected to draw a sellout crowd and boost WNBA viewership.
  • Clark endured physical defense from Connecticut’s Jacy Sheldon that led to poked eyes, flagged fouls and a late-game altercation resulting in three ejections.
  • Since her WNBA debut, the league’s three-point attempt rate has surged to a record 37.2%, reflecting Clark’s deep-range influence.
  • Coaches and youth players nationwide are reshaping drills and game plans to mirror her court vision, passing acumen and long-distance shooting.
  • Nike confirmed that Clark’s Indiana Fever–inspired Kobe 5 Protro colorway will release June 30 as her first signature shoe collaboration.