Team USA coach reveals if Caitlin Clark will start in the World Cup final stage after bench role in group play
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Key Points:
- Team USA coach Kara Lawson plans to keep veteran players in the starting lineup for the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinal against Hungary, opting to continue benching young stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers for now.
- Clark has come off the bench in all three group stage games, showing mixed performances including a strong debut but a career-low game against Italy, followed by a rebound in the final group game.
- Paige Bueckers has been a more consistent scorer than Clark, contributing significantly in scoring, assists, and defense throughout the group stage.
- Angel Reese has made notable impacts in rebounding and defense, particularly during the close game against Italy and in the win over Czechia, despite limited minutes.
- Despite calls from fans to start the younger players, Lawson prefers to stick with her experienced starters as the team enters the knockout stage, emphasizing stability and past performance.
