Caitlin Clark delivers historic double-double off bench as Team USA dominates China in World Cup opener

Caitlin Clark doesn't have to start to make a big impact for Team USA. She made that clear Friday when she came off the bench to lead the Americans to a dominant 94-61 victory over China in their 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup opener — a rematch of the gold medal game in the 2022 World Cup.

Clark knocked down three 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, three rebounds and 11 assists in her major tournament debut at the senior level. Her 14 points tied Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard for a game-high, and her 11 assists led the team. Clark's plus-30 was also a game-high, and she did not turn the ball over once.

"Just super excited. Being surrounded by five people that have won gold medals before at the highest level, you just try to follow their lead and take every bit of wisdom that they can give you," Clark said. "Whatever role I have, I'm gonna come in and do it to the best of my ability and play hard. I think that's what's so fun about it."

After winning MVP at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in March, Clark is well…

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