Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark strained a quadriceps muscle and will be sidelined for at least two weeks, the Fever announced Monday.
Clark had been battling a left leg injury this spring and sat out a preseason contest.
“Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks, the team announced today,” according to the team’s statement Monday.
Clark, 23, played in all 44 regular-season games for Indiana last season, earning her the Rookie of the Year honor.
Clark has also played in all four of Indiana’s games this year, averaging 19 points, six rebounds and 9.3 assists.
According to an announcement made by the Indiana Fever on Monday, star Caitlin Clark will be out for at least two weeks due to a strained quadriceps muscle.
How and when she was hurt was not immediately disclosed by the Fever.
A preseason game was missed by Clark, who had been dealing with a left leg injury this spring.
“The Indiana Fever announced today that guard Caitlin Clark will be out for at least two weeks due to a left quadriceps strain,” the team said in a statement on Monday. After re-evaluation, more updates will be given as they become available. “,”.
Four games would be missed due to Clark’s planned two-week vacation: Wednesday’s against the Washington Mystics, Friday’s home game against the Connecticut Sun, June 3’s home game against the Mystics, and June 7’s game against the Chicago Sky.
Clark is already the most well-known player in the WNBA after just one season and three weeks in a Fever uniform. Teams frequently attract their largest attendance when Indiana visits town.
For instance, the 4,200-seat CareFirst Arena in Washington is typically the site of the Mystics’ home games. This year, however, Washington will play Indiana twice at home at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena, which can accommodate over 10,000 people.
Last season, Clark, 23, participated in all 44 Indiana regular-season games and was named Rookie of the Year.
Additionally, Clark has participated in all four of Indiana’s games this season, averaging nine points, three assists, and six rebounds.
