
Fever's Coach Stephanie White on Clark's Shooting Struggles
Indiana Fever's coach Stephanie White expresses confidence in Caitlin Clark despite her ongoing shooting slump this season.
Caitlin Clark’s shooting struggles have persisted, evident in her recent game where she scored just 12 points on 5 of 17 shooting (1 of 7 from 3-point range) in a win against the Atlanta Dream. This brings her season shooting percentage down to 37.6% from the field and 28.9% from beyond the arc, significant declines from her previous season’s performance.
Despite these challenges, Fever head coach Stephanie White remains optimistic about Clark’s ability to bounce back. “I’m not worried about Caitlin’s shot,” she stated post-game. “She has been recovering from injuries and is heavily targeted in defensive game plans, affecting her shot selection.”
Clark has missed substantial game time due to injury, and this has hampered her rhythm on the court. Her performance remains under scrutiny as she averages significantly fewer points than last season. The coach aims to help Clark find easier shot opportunities moving forward.
Clark’s Struggles from 3-Point Range
Game | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
---|---|---|---|
May 22 vs. Dream | 0 | 5 | 0% |
May 24 vs. Liberty | 2 | 11 | 18.2% |
June 19 vs. Valkyries | 0 | 7 | 0% |
June 22 vs. Aces | 1 | 10 | 10% |
June 24 vs. Storm | 0 | 6 | 0% |
July 11 vs. Dream | 1 | 7 | 14.3% |
As the Fever head toward the All-Star break, all eyes will be on how Clark adjusts her game to regain her scoring touch and elevate her shooting statistics.